81 new COVID-19 cases recorded in Thailand today, 26 linked to Samut Sakhon

13 Sept 21:18 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported 81 new COVID-19 cases, with 26 Thais linked to the Samut Sakhon cluster and 35 Myanmar migrant workers among the new infections.
Containment efforts are focused on the Samut Sakhon outbreak, with no new infection clusters reported outside the province, and initial patients from the cluster are recovering.
National parks across Thailand remain open with visitor restrictions for the New Year period, while officials await further government instructions regarding potential closures.

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.