Thai Interior Ministry U-turns on special vaccine quota for ThaiBev’s employees

24 Sept 03:21 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Interior Ministry initially approved a special COVID-19 vaccine quota for ThaiBev's 43,201 employees and 28,244 family members nationwide.
This decision, communicated by Permanent Secretary Chatchai Promlert, drew widespread public criticism on social media.
Following the significant backlash, the Ministry abruptly reversed its instruction, with Mr. Chatchai issuing a second message to overrule the previous directive.
Mr. Chatchai defended his initial approval, stating it was in line with National Communicable Disease Committee guidelines and proper channels.

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.