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Thai Govt. claims C.36.3 strain of COVID-19 is not a “Thai variant” and not of concern

23 Sept 05:29 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Ministry refutes the existence of a "Thai variant" of COVID-19, clarifying that the C.36.3 strain originated from an Egyptian traveler, not locally.
Investigations confirm no local transmission of the C.36.3 variant within Thailand, despite its detection in the UK.
Experts classify the C.36.3 variant as a "variant of interest," not a "variant of concern," indicating it does not pose the same threat as other major strains.
Public Health England's report supports this, stating there is no evidence that C.36.3 causes more severe disease or reduces vaccine effectiveness.

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.