Transport Ministry's 14 projects, worth ฿570Bn to start next year

22 Sept 23:58 Key points summarised by AI

The Ministry of Transport plans to launch 14 major infrastructure projects, totaling 570 billion baht, before the end of 2024.
Key rail initiatives include new dual-track lines, extensions for the Red and Orange urban train lines, and the significant Thai-Chinese high-speed train project.
Road network improvements feature prominently, with expansions of highways, construction of motorway service centers, and new expressway developments like Kathu-Pa Thong and Chatuchote.

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.