Chiang Rai Council of Industries will not cancel festive events despite COVID-19 outbreak

14 Sept 10:03 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Rai's Council of Industries confirms that planned tourism events, including the ASEAN flower exhibition, will proceed despite a local COVID-19 outbreak.
The council is actively collecting data on reservation cancellations from hotels and guesthouses due to public concerns over the contagion.
Local businesses, such as restaurants, report significant customer drops (up to 50%) following approximately 20 COVID-19 cases linked to Thai returnees from Myanmar.

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.