Thailand records 559 new COVID-19 cases and another fatality on Friday

13 Sept 22:14 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a surge in COVID-19 cases on Friday, with 559 new infections, a significant increase from the previous day, including 268 cases in Bangkok alone.
One new fatality was recorded, raising the national death toll to 96.
The vast majority of new cases (549) were locally acquired, spreading to 33 provinces and primarily linked to entertainment venues.
Cumulative infections since early last year now stand at 30,869, with 2,645 patients currently receiving treatment.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 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.