Move Forward MP sent to prison for six years on lèse majesté charges

2 Oct 14:21 Key points summarised by AI

Move Forward MP Rukchanok Srinork was sentenced to six years in prison by the Criminal Court after being found guilty of lèse majesté and Computer Crime Act violations.
The conviction stems from her retweeting two messages related to the monarchy and COVID-19 vaccines in 2020, with her legal team now preparing to apply for bail.

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.