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Deadline for arrivals under Thailand’s 'Test and Go' scheme may be extended to mid-January

13 Sept 05:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Public Health Minister proposes extending the 'Test and Go' scheme deadline from January 10th to January 15th, rejecting longer extensions from tourism operators.
The government prioritizes attracting 'quality' tourists over sheer numbers, influencing the limited extension period for the entry scheme.
Amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 infections post-New Year, officials may declare high-risk areas as 'orange zones,' potentially re-imposing restrictions like alcohol bans and mandatory quarantine.
The national COVID-19 alert level has been raised to Level 4, with officials anticipating a clearer picture of infection growth in 7-10 days, but hoping serious cases won't rise as rapidly.
Health authorities warn that without public cooperation and additional restrictions, daily infections could soon reach tens of thousands, emphasizing that hospital beds are reserved for severe cases.

Today 15:38 Key points summarised by AI

Thai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap faces intense scrutiny over her husband’s substantial 1.84 billion baht wealth, with opposition lawmakers alleging connections to international scam networks.
A significant portion of her husband, Taiyang Zhang's, declared assets includes a 1.44 billion baht loan to the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, which still owes him 1.34 billion baht.
Opposition MP Rangsiman Rome accused Suchada's husband of links to online scam networks and gambling sites, prompting Suchada to vehemently deny the claims, demand evidence, and file a defamation complaint.
Taiyang Zhang's background includes co-founding Ren Protocol, later sold to Alameda Research (linked to the FTX collapse), and some of his former associates have been convicted in crypto company failures.
Suchada, a former actress and first-time MP, maintains her husband's innocence, while her party leaders have distanced themselves from the allegations, deeming it a private matter.