Repatriation of Thais in Thachilek discussed by Thai-Myanmar border committee

21 Sept 04:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thai and Myanmar border officials convened to discuss the orderly repatriation of Thai nationals from Thachilek and to combat human smuggling, aiming to contain COVID-19 spread.
Myanmar's Thachilek governor agreed to repatriate Thais who register and pay fines for illegal entry, ensuring they will not face imprisonment.
The repatriation process, initially estimated at 16 days, will be expedited by Myanmar, provided it complies with their national laws.
Both sides committed to stemming illegal cross-border traffic, while Thailand's Public Health Minister inspected Chiang Rai's COVID-19 measures following 34 cases linked to Thachilek.

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.