200 Thais in Myawaddi Township to be screened before returning to Thailand

13 Sept 16:31 Key points summarised by AI

A joint Thai-Myanmar coordinating centre has been established in Myawaddi to screen approximately 200 Thais before they reenter Thailand.
These individuals, formerly employed at the now-closed Sky Complex casino, are being screened to prevent further COVID-19 transmission, with 13 already testing positive.
The center aims to facilitate an orderly return, preventing unauthorized crossings that previously led to new infections among returnees.

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.