BMA and military told prepare facilities to handle surge in COVID-19 infections

13 Sept 11:44 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha directed the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to implement a three-step plan to manage an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases.
The initial step involves significantly expanding BMA hospital capacity and establishing field hospital extensions to accommodate over 5,500 patients.
Subsequent steps include utilizing hotels for quarantining non-severe cases and setting up large-scale field hospitals at venues like Bangkok Arena, Thai-Japanese sports stadium, and Bang Khun Thian hospital.
The three armed forces were also instructed to prepare facilities and medical personnel to establish field hospitals capable of treating over 3,000 infected patients.

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.