COVID-19 virus found on fitness gear of hotel where infected French woman was quarantined

13 Sept 11:14 Key points summarised by AI

Health investigators detected SARS-CoV-2 on fitness equipment in a Samut Prakan hotel gym, where an infected French woman was quarantined, highlighting a risk of virus spread within facilities.
Despite the virus detection, all 67 hotel staff and close contacts of the woman, including family and flight passengers, tested negative; authorities will tighten preventive measures at quarantine hotels.

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.