About 1,400 Thais returning from Myanmar to be repatriated through Mae Sot

13 Sept 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is preparing for the repatriation of approximately 1,400 Thai citizens from Myanmar's Myawaddi Township, many of whom worked illegally in casinos now closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorities are coordinating an orderly return through Mae Sot to prevent illegal crossings and virus spread, as an initial group of 75 returnees showed a high COVID-19 positivity rate of 69.3%, prompting increased border security.

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.