Concert in Kelantan with sexy Thai dancers stirs controversy

30 Sept 20:08 Key points summarised by AI

A concert featuring Thai folk singer Thungpang Chanoknan and scantily clad dancers at a Loy Krathong festival in Kelantan sparked widespread controversy.
Viral videos of the Nov-24 event triggered public debate, with many netizens questioning the conservative state's allowance of such a "vulgar performance."
Critics accused the governing Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) of double standards, given their past opposition to foreign artists and "hedonistic culture."
The concert organizer faces a potential fine for failing to comply with dress code regulations for performers and allowing Muslims to attend, despite having an event permit.

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.