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Bangkok rush to proactive screening after hundreds tested positive at construction sites around the city

13 Sept 13:10 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok initiated proactive COVID-19 screening at Lak Si construction sites, identifying 680 positive cases among 1,667 workers.
Authorities closed affected sites, quarantined high-risk individuals, and pinpointed five rapidly expanding infection clusters across the city.

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.