CAAT tightens up control of stopover charter and special flights

13 Sept 21:36 Key points summarised by AI

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) now requires all passengers on international stopover and charter flights to possess 'fit-to-fly' certificates, confirming they are cleared of COVID-19.
This new regulation aims to prevent a recurrence of incidents where Thai airlines faced temporary bans from China after infected passengers were found on non-disembarking stopover flights originating from Indonesia and Malaysia.

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

Yesterday 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.