Thailand’s COVID-19 fatalities rose by 21 on Saturday with 1,891 new infections

13 Sept 07:40 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a record 21 daily COVID-19 fatalities and 1,891 new infections on Saturday, marking a significant jump from the previous day.
Cumulative infections reached 67,044 and total fatalities hit 224, with 130 deaths occurring in the last month alone.
Bangkok accounted for nearly half of the new fatalities (10 deaths), with most deceased having underlying health conditions.
A significant 28,745 people are currently hospitalized, including 829 severe cases and 270 on ventilators, stressing healthcare resources.
Bangkok remains the leading province for total infections since April 1st, followed by Chiang Mai and Chon Buri.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.