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Only a few Baht per inmate for COVID-19 prevention in prisons, says former Transport Minister

14 Sept 07:51 Key points summarised by AI

Former Transport Minister Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt exposed a paltry 750,000 Baht budget allocated for COVID-19 prevention across all 142 Thai prisons.
This budget averages out to a mere 2.41 Baht per inmate, despite over 11,000 inmates already testing positive for the virus.
Dr. Chadchart criticized the inadequate funding, directly attributing it to the massive surge in prison infections, which contributed to Thailand's new daily high of 9,635 cases.

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.