฿20 million donated to Thai COVID-19 vaccine development programmes

13 Sept 11:31 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha oversaw the donation of over 20 million Baht, raised from public and Cabinet funds, to support local COVID-19 vaccine development initiatives.
Funding was distributed to two key programs: 15.05 million Baht for a Ministry of Higher Education initiative and 5.05 million Baht for a joint project by Chulalongkorn University and the National Vaccine Institute, with the government promising additional support to accelerate development.

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.