Medical professor recommends delay of travel bubble for at least 6 months

13 Sept 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

Associate Professor Dr. Thira Woratanarat recommends delaying Thailand's travel bubble plan for at least six months due to the high global and domestic risk of COVID-19 infection.
He cites surging global cases, rising internal risks from eased lockdown restrictions, and recent protests where social distancing and mask-wearing were neglected.
Dr. Thira warns that no country has avoided a second wave after reopening to foreign arrivals, stressing that current screening methods are not 100% effective and could miss infected individuals.
He suggests Thailand reduce its dependency on tourism by shifting to other businesses until COVID-19 vaccines are widely available.

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.