249 new COVID-19 cases today, increase in middle-aged women getting infected

1 Oct 00:27 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand recorded 249 new COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 10,547, with a concerning rise in infections among middle-aged women.
The second wave, originating on December 15th, has seen Samut Sakhon account for 3,341 cases, while Chon Buri and Rayong each reported over 500 infections.
A significant cluster of 52 cases in Chon Buri is linked to a beer garden in Si Racha, impacting staff, musicians, and customers.
Authorities emphasize continued proactive screening, public vigilance, and the use of tracing applications like Mor Chana to control the rapid spread of the virus.

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.