Five new COVID-19 infections reported today among Thais back from Kuwait

13 Sept 18:16 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed five new COVID-19 infections, all Thai nationals returning from Kuwait who were already in state quarantine, bringing the national total to 3,195 cases.
These new cases are part of 258 infections detected among over 52,000 Thais repatriated from abroad, underscoring the ongoing importance of strict quarantine measures.
The government is implementing controlled re-entry for specific groups of foreigners, including 52 Chinese businessmen who must undergo mandatory 14-day state quarantine, and establishing stringent requirements for medical tourists.
Repatriation efforts continue, with two charter flights scheduled to bring approximately 600 Thai nationals back from the UK in late July.

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.