Most parents do not want their children to return to school yet

13 Sept 13:55 Key points summarised by AI

A Bangkok Poll reveals over 70% of parents oppose their children returning to school due to rising COVID-19 infections, primarily fearing disease transmission, children's inability to protect themselves, and unvaccinated teachers.
Despite recognizing the lower educational quality of online learning and their children's difficulty concentrating at home, 39% of parents advocate for postponing the new school term until the pandemic situation improves.

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.