Thailand’s COVID-19 3rd wave surpasses 100,000 cases on Sunday

13 Sept 12:57 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's third wave of COVID-19 infections, active since April, has now surpassed 100,000 cases, with 3,382 new cases and 17 deaths reported on Sunday.
Bangkok continues to be a major hotspot with 983 new cases, while authorities are escalating border patrols, including drone deployment, to intercept illegal immigrants.

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.