Six new COVID-19 cases recorded in quarantine on Sunday in Thailand

13 Sept 13:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported six new COVID-19 cases, all imported from the United States, Singapore, and the UK, and detected among returnees in state quarantine.
The nation's cumulative infections reached 3,444, with 3,281 recoveries and 58 deaths, leaving 105 individuals currently hospitalized.
Local health officials conducted widespread testing of staff at a Bangkok café and a Nonthaburi restaurant, with all initial results returning negative, while actively tracing 708 contacts of an infected DJ, identifying 140 as high-risk.
Provincial governors dismissed circulating rumors of COVID-19 deaths in a prison and a refugee camp as baseless, with authorities investigating the spread of this fake news.

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.