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Thailand suspends entry certificates for all foreigners from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal

12 Sept 23:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand has immediately suspended the issuance of Certificates of Entry (COE) for all foreigners traveling from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
This decision was made after the Indian COVID-19 variant was detected in a Thai returnee from Pakistan, prompting the temporary measure to prevent its cross-border spread.

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.