Thailand reports one new COVID-19 case in quarantine today

13 Sept 13:52 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed one new COVID-19 case today, a 30-year-old Thai woman returning from the Netherlands, who tested positive during her state quarantine.
A Thai startup, Baiya Faitofarm, successfully developed an anti-COVID-19 vaccine candidate and plans to build a production facility in Thailand.
The vaccine candidate showed promising results in animal trials, boosting neutralizing antibodies in monkeys without side effects, and features a simple production process for potential mass manufacturing.

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.