COVID-19 inoculations in Thailand to continue amid blood clot fears

13 Sept 12:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) will proceed with its COVID-19 vaccination plan, despite reports of a few individuals experiencing temporary partial paralysis post-inoculation.
Health officials confirm these adverse effects are rare, treatable, and temporary, with patients typically recovering within one to three days.
Investigations found no irregularities in the specific vaccine batch, and over 300,000 other recipients experienced no similar side effects.
The public is advised to seek immediate medical attention for any stroke-like symptoms after vaccination, with physicians instructed to treat them for blood clots.

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.