Private and public sectors urged work from home after New Year holidays

14 Sept 02:43 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand’s CCSA recommends a 14-day work-from-home period for both public and private sectors following the New Year holidays to curb the spread of the Omicron variant.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha urged individuals to monitor their health post-holidays and work remotely if symptoms appear, while also emphasizing continued mask-wearing.
The Omicron variant has rapidly spread to 33 provinces in Thailand, with 740 confirmed cases, prompting immediate public health measures.
New daily COVID-19 cases totaled 2,575, including 116 among foreign arrivals, highlighting ongoing transmission risks despite entry protocols.

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.