Samut Sakhon under lockdown after 548 Covid-19 cases found

23 Sept 03:02 Key points summarised by AI

Samut Sakhon, a major Thai fishing town, entered a virtual shutdown after 548 Myanmar migrant workers tested positive for Covid-19, significantly exceeding expectations.
Drastic measures, effective until January 3, include closing schools, malls, and nurseries, with food shops limited to takeaways and fresh markets operating for only six hours.
Authorities imposed travel bans for migrant workers and restrictions for all residents entering or leaving the province, alongside a request for people to stay indoors from 10 pm to 5 am.
The central shrimp market and migrant worker living quarters, identified as virus hotspots, have been sealed off following the discovery of infections linked to a shrimp vendor.

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.