South Korean soldier found with COVID-19 after return from Thailand

14 Sept 12:39 Key points summarised by AI

A South Korean military officer tested positive for COVID-19 upon his return from Thailand, where he participated in planning meetings for the Cobra Gold military exercise.
Thai health officials launched an immediate investigation to determine if the infection occurred in Thailand and to trace all close contacts, despite the officer having cleared two COVID-19 tests during his mandatory quarantine.
The officer attended meetings in Rayong province with 202 military personnel from various countries, including 177 Thai officers, raising concerns about potential exposure among participants.

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.