Free entry to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries on Dec 31 and Jan 1

15 Sept 17:31 Key points summarised by AI

The Department of National Parks offers free entry to all national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and forest parks on December 31st and January 1st.
Facilities are arranged at 320 rest areas, but visitors are advised to check online for potential park closures due to safety or recovery measures.
The Highways Department provides 31 free camping areas with round-the-clock services and amenities from December 29th to January 4th.
Khao Kheow Open Zoo will have a special ticketed night opening on December 31st, including an outdoor movie and an option for visitors to camp with their own tents.

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.