Phu Chi Fa in Chiang Rai closed as Lao conflict spills

11 Sept 00:28 Key points summarised by AI

Phu Chi Fa National Park in Chiang Rai has been closed indefinitely due to ongoing conflict between the Lao government and unidentified forces in neighboring Bo Kaeo Province, Laos.
Thai security forces have reinforced border areas after a stray bullet landed in a Thai village, prompting concerns among residents about potential escalation, though fighting has reportedly subsided.

Much-criticised airport baggage searches begin today

Yesterday 12:22 Key points summarised by AI

Effective today, baggage inspectors at airports nationwide are authorized to open and search passengers’ checked baggage without their knowledge if X-ray screening detects suspicious items, a measure implemented to enhance aviation security.
The new security procedure has drawn widespread criticism from passengers concerned about privacy, the safety of valuables, accountability for missing or damaged items, and the careful repacking of their belongings.