Bangkok Governor inspects field hospital at Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital

13 Sept 13:24 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang inspected Bang Khun Thian Geriatric Hospital, utilized as a field hospital for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients and a vaccination center.
The Governor ordered an expansion of 500 beds and secured additional staff and equipment to address high patient occupancy and vaccination demand, coordinating with 11 other BMA hospitals for increased preparedness.

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.