Thailand records one more death in Samut Sakhon

28 Sept 20:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported one new COVID-19 fatality, a driver from Samut Sakhon with hypertension, bringing the national death toll to 66, alongside 365 new infections for a total of 9,331 cases.
Major infection clusters stem from cockfighting rings across five provinces and gambling dens in Rayong, with infected individuals showing high activity in various public venues.
Mandatory measures in 28 'red-zone' areas include screening checkpoints requiring temperature checks, the Mor-Chana app, and travel justification, while 'highest control' provinces enforce stricter movement restrictions with official authorization.

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.