WHO approves Sinovac, Thailand’s current main vaccine, for emergency use

13 Sept 13:42 Key points summarised by AI

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted emergency use approval for Sinovac's CoronaVac vaccine, affirming it meets international standards for safety, efficacy, and manufacturing for individuals aged 18 and older.
Sinovac demonstrates 51% efficacy against symptomatic disease and 100% against severe COVID-19 and hospitalization; however, the WHO recommends further monitoring for its use in people aged 60 and over due to limited clinical trial data in that age group.

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.