Thai Govt. approves walk-in COVID-19 inoculation facilities in all provinces

13 Sept 14:17 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Minister approved walk-in COVID-19 vaccination facilities in all provinces, aiming to inoculate at least 70% of the population.
This new channel facilitates access for individuals without smartphones, complementing existing registration methods like the Mor Prom app and group appointments.
The government also approved procuring 50 million additional vaccine doses for next year, targeting a total of 150 million doses to cover the entire population, while assuring the safety of all administered vaccines under medical supervision.

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.