Thai health minister insists mass vaccination proceed as scheduled on June 7

23 Sept 02:19 Key points summarised by AI

Thai Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul confirmed that mass COVID-19 inoculations will commence nationwide on June 7 as planned, addressing a brief, retracted postponement notice from a key vaccination institute.
The voluntary vaccination drive will prioritize individuals over 60 and those with underlying diseases, utilizing approved AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines, while the ministry also procures additional options like Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson.

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.