A Thai festival Manic Street Preachers were due to headline has been cancelled.

The Bangkok 100 Rock festival was due to start tomorrow (November 29) but due to “circumstances beyond our control”, it has been shelved.

A statement on the band’s official site added: “The Manics deeply apologise to all their Thai fans. We hope to see you in future.”

Ash were also set to play the two-day event.