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Ubon Ratchathani closes schools, cinemas, fitness clubs, gyms and stadia to stem COVID-19 spread

13 Sept 14:57 Key points summarised by AI

Ubon Ratchathani Governor Pongrat Phiromrat ordered the closure of schools, cinemas, fitness clubs, gyms, and sports grounds until January 17th, effective tomorrow, following a surge of 329 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
The new restrictions also mandate online learning for schools, limit air-conditioned eateries to take-away services, and require special permission and antigen testing for all participants in sports competitions.

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.