Access to Kaeng Krachan national park tightened after COVID-19 scare

13 Sept 08:05 Key points summarised by AI

Kaeng Krachan National Park in Phetchaburi province imposed tighter access controls after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19 on April 9th, following her visit from April 2nd to 5th.
The incident prompted health screenings for 32 villagers and two park officials, disinfection of park facilities, closure of the Maraew checkpoint, and strict health certificate requirements for all park entry and exit.

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.