Philippines to ban U.S. travellers from Sunday

14 Sept 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

The Philippines will prohibit foreign travelers from the United States starting Sunday, January 3, until January 15, following the detection of a more infectious new COVID-19 variant in Florida.
This measure expands existing travel restrictions already implemented for 19 other countries and territories, targeting individuals who have been in the U.S. within 14 days prior to arrival.
Filipino citizens traveling from the United States are exempt from the entry ban but are still required to undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon their arrival.

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.