Nearly 2,500 travellers enter Bangkok on first day of full reopening

1 Oct 07:12 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand welcomed 2,424 international travellers at Suvarnabhumi Airport on its first day of full reopening, including 1,534 foreign visitors and 890 Thai nationals.
Airport operations were largely smooth, though minor health screening delays occurred due to documentation, with no high fevers detected among arrivals.
Fully vaccinated travellers from 61 countries can now enter Thailand via seven airports with only one day of hotel quarantine, contributing to approximately 6,600 total foreign entries nationwide.
International arrivals are mandated to use hotel vans for transport from the airport, with taxis exclusively serving domestic travellers.

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.