Thailand reports eight new COVID-19 cases in quarantine

23 Sept 06:15 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed eight new COVID-19 cases, all detected in Thai nationals returning from abroad and undergoing mandatory state quarantine.
Four cases involved individuals returning from Egypt, with two asymptomatic males testing positive on day 11 of quarantine and two others on day 4.
Two students returning from Sudan were confirmed positive on their third test, despite initial negative results upon arrival.
The final two cases were women returning from the United States, who tested positive on their fourth day of quarantine in Bangkok.
These new infections raise Thailand's cumulative total to 3,269, with 106 active cases, while global infections now exceed 15.3 million.

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.