Bangkok city hall cancels its New Year countdown event, prayer ceremonies

13 Sept 13:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) canceled its official New Year countdown and prayer events at city hall and district offices due to concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant, aligning with WHO recommendations.
Private sector New Year celebrations, such as those at major shopping malls, may still proceed, but the BMA will require strict safety measures and attendee limits to mitigate infection risks.

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.