Four modular ICUs at Bangkok field hospital open this month

23 Sept 04:58 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok is opening four new modular ICUs at the Siam Ratchapipat field hospital this month, with one already operational, another opening today, and two more expected next week.
These units will add 40 fully equipped ICU beds, complete with ventilators, heart monitors, and negative pressure rooms, specifically for severe COVID-19 patients, staffed by medical personnel from Thonburi Hospital.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is actively expanding hospital capacity, including adding 16 beds for elderly patients and establishing field hospitals and pre-admission centers for various COVID-19 cases.
The opposition Pheu Thai party has launched a program to transport COVID-19 infected individuals from Bangkok, who cannot find hospital beds, back to their native provinces for care and treatment, overcoming initial local resistance.

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.