PM urges Thai people not to panic in wake of new wave of COVID-19 infections

23 Sept 04:57 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged the public not to panic over the new COVID-19 wave, emphasizing strict adherence to safety measures like mask-wearing, social distancing, and using the Thai Chana app.
The government is leveraging its experience and public health infrastructure to swiftly contain the outbreak, expanding infection tracing and stressing public cooperation.
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) cancelled year-end events, tightened restrictions on entertainment venues and markets, and ordered school closures in districts near Samut Sakhon.
Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwan ordered a crackdown on human trafficking gangs, identified as a source of the new wave of infections.

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.