Thailand records five new COVID-19 cases in state quarantine

13 Sept 12:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand identified five new asymptomatic COVID-19 cases, all among returnees from Kuwait, India, Japan, and the US, who were in state quarantine, raising the total infections to 3,190.
Foreigners seeking urgent medical treatment in Thailand must have pre-scheduled appointments, a valid COVID-19 negative health certificate, undergo RT-PCR screening 72 hours prior to arrival, and complete a mandatory 14-day quarantine with three tests, alongside comprehensive insurance coverage; infected individuals are barred from entry.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 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.