PM and his wife are worth Bt1.02 billion - NACC

13 Sept 16:19 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his spouse, Dr. Pakpilai, declared combined assets totaling Bt1.02 billion to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
PM Srettha's personal assets amount to Bt659.39 million, featuring a Bt50 million Aston Martin, a Bt158.4 million land plot in Khlong Toey, and 38 luxury wristwatches valued at Bt121.9 million, including a Bt30 million Patek Philippe.
Dr. Pakpilai's assets contribute Bt361.07 million to the couple's wealth, encompassing 31 luxury watches, 48 high-end bags (including a Bt2 million Hermes Birkin), and substantial jewelry, clothing, and Buddha amulets.
The disclosure also detailed PM Srettha's annual income of approximately Bt253 million from diverse sources and annual personal expenditures totaling Bt36.5 million.

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.