More field hospitals and community isolation programs set up in Pathum Thani

13 Sept 06:02 Key points summarised by AI

Pathum Thani is rapidly expanding its COVID-19 patient capacity by establishing more field hospitals and community isolation programs due to existing facilities being overwhelmed by rising cases, particularly from the "Talaad Thai" market.
New facilities, including a 400-bed hospital and a comprehensive center with semi-ICU, are being opened, alongside home and community isolation initiatives for asymptomatic and mild cases.
The escalating crisis has created a severe shortage of medical staff, necessitating external support from private hospitals and health volunteers to manage the influx of patients.
As a "Dark Red" zone, Pathum Thani faces a critical situation with high daily infections, full hospitals, and a total of 15,818 cases recorded since April 2021.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.