Two cruise ships dock in Phuket today

13 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Two cruise ships, Seabourn Ovation and Quantum of the Seas, carrying about 2,400 mostly European passengers, docked in Phuket after health officials conducted thermal screenings.
Deputy Transport Minister Athirath Rattanaseth assured the public that the European passengers were not considered at high risk for the new coronavirus, contrasting with the MS Westerdam, which was turned away by several countries due to Chinese passengers.
Despite the arrival of these ships and two more expected later in the week, Phuket's tourism sector faces a severe economic downturn, with an estimated 2 billion baht monthly revenue loss due to three million fewer Chinese tourists since the coronavirus outbreak.

Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China for military training

Yesterday 20:52 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army proposes sending cadets to China's Academy of Armoured Forces to strengthen military cooperation.
Discussions included exchanging military curricula, expertise, and information on cyber, space affairs, AI, and UAV technology.
Both nations plan to share knowledge and experience in combating online crime and scam networks.
China reiterated its neutral stance on the Thai-Cambodian border situation, supporting peaceful resolution efforts.