Thailand’s provincial governors to be allowed to impose curfews to control COVID-19

13 Sept 11:33 Key points summarised by AI

Provincial governors will gain new powers to implement stricter COVID-19 containment measures, including targeted curfews, as per Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's guidelines.
New national guidelines will streamline hospital bed management, enhance patient screening for appropriate care (general, field, or 'hospitel'), and recruit volunteers to manage increased hotline calls.
Efforts to alleviate hospital strain include using field hospitals for triage and considering a reduction in the in-hospital quarantine period for asymptomatic cases from 14 to 10 days, followed by four days of home isolation.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration announced the closure of numerous entertainment venues and imposed operating hour limits on various businesses, effective April 26th, to curb infection spread.

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.