Health officials confident Covid-19 situation in north under control

13 Sept 11:20 Key points summarised by AI

Health authorities express confidence in controlling the Covid-19 situation in northern provinces (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai) despite 10 recent positive cases from Myanmar.
Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dismisses fears of a second pandemic wave, assuring the public that health authorities have the situation under control.
A medical expert, Dr. Thira Woratanarat, warns of a high risk for a potential second wave, citing infected returnees' travel and social interactions.
Officials have traced 699 contacts of the returnees, who are quarantined with mild symptoms, while the Chiang Rai Governor dismisses speculation of a provincial lockdown.

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.