Pattaya is a ghost town, but a handful entrepreneurs persevere

15 Sept 13:17 Key points summarised by AI

Pattaya, Thailand's famous seaside resort, has transformed into a 'ghost town' following a complete lockdown due to the country's second wave of COVID-19, shuttering businesses and dashing hopes for recovery.
Despite widespread despair and the unprecedented crisis, a few determined entrepreneurs, like the Center Point Prime Hotel, are showing resilience by displaying messages of hope and fighting spirit to inspire others.

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.