Eleven new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand on Sunday

21 Sept 08:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirmed 11 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, elevating the cumulative national total to 3,977 infections.
Seven new cases involved Thai nationals returning from Italy, the US, Libya, Mozambique, and South Korea, all observed in state quarantine.
The remaining four cases were foreign arrivals from Pakistan, Oman, France, and Kuwait, also undergoing various forms of quarantine.
The country's recovery count reached 3,800, with 117 patients still under treatment, and the death toll remained at 60.

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.