Thai hospital banned from offer to sell COVID-19 vaccine

23 Sept 04:35 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities ordered a private hospital, Vibhavadi Hospital, to cease advertising pre-sales for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
The ban was enforced because no COVID-19 vaccine has yet received official approval for use in Thailand, violating hospital regulations.
Vibhavadi Hospital attributed the online offer, which sought reservations for 4,000 baht towards a 10,000 baht total vaccination cost, to a "misunderstanding" and subsequently halted the program.

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.