About 3,000 expected to be tested for COVID-19 in Mae Sot district on Tuesday

14 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thai public health officials are conducting extensive COVID-19 testing in Mae Sot, aiming to test 3,000 people today after 4,000 were tested yesterday, utilizing a mobile laboratory.
The intensified testing effort follows the discovery of three truck drivers infected with COVID-19 upon their return to Myanmar from Mae Sot, as Thailand also reported two new imported cases.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.