"Madam Dear" announces candidacy for Democrat leadership

14 Sept 05:06 Key points summarised by AI

Watanya Bunnag, known as "Madam Dear," officially declared her candidacy for Democrat party leader, aiming to restore public confidence.
She seeks to replace Jurin Laksanawisit, who resigned after the party's significant election losses, with the leadership election scheduled for December 9.
Despite being 39 and facing a qualification hurdle (not a 5-year member or former MP), Watanya emphasizes her energy and the necessity of collective party effort.
Her candidacy requires approval from three-quarters of the party's general meeting due to not meeting standard eligibility criteria.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.