Seven new COVID-19 cases are recorded in Thailand on Monday

13 Sept 12:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed seven new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all involving Thai nationals returning from abroad who were already in state quarantine.
The new cases include individuals returning from Bahrain, Austria, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, and Kuwait, contributing to a cumulative total of 3,743 infections with 3,543 recoveries.

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.