Thailand records six new COVID-19 infections in state quarantine

13 Sept 13:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed six new COVID-19 cases, all detected in state quarantine, involving five Thais returning from Egypt and one from the Netherlands.
The CCSA urged the public to maintain vigilance against COVID-19, citing second outbreaks in countries like Vietnam and China.
Globally, new infections are surging daily, with countries such as Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and parts of the United States facing second waves of the virus.

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.