Easing of restrictions on eateries effective on Monday - Royal Gazette

13 Sept 16:30 Key points summarised by AI

Eatery restrictions in Thailand's Deep Red, Red, and Orange COVID-19 zones will be eased starting Monday, as announced by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and published in the Royal Gazette.
In Deep Red zones (e.g., Bangkok), dine-in services are permitted until 9 pm with a limit of one diner per four-seat table, and no alcohol; take-home/delivery services extend until 11 pm.
Red zone provinces allow dine-in until 11 pm, while Orange zone eateries can operate normally, with both zones prohibiting alcohol service.
Face mask wearing remains compulsory in public and at public venues, but the rule may be eased when actively contributing during meetings.

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.