Emergency health centres to open nationwide ahead of possible COVID-19 spread

14 Sept 03:08 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has ordered all provincial administrations to establish emergency health centres and ensure hospitals are prepared with personnel, supplies, and labs to manage potential COVID-19 spread.
Precautionary measures include opening provincial call centres to provide advice for at-risk individuals, following an outbreak linked to infected Thais returning illegally from Myanmar.
Four pub-restaurants in Chiang Rai were temporarily closed for disinfection and cleanup after being visited by COVID-infected returnees from Myanmar, aiming to reassure customers of safety upon reopening.
A 26-year-old Thai woman who illegally returned from Myanmar and entered local quarantine in Chiang Mai tested positive for COVID-19, underscoring the ongoing risk from cross-border movements.

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.