Thailand’s first Omicron variant death reported in Songkhla province

13 Sept 23:13 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand confirms its first Omicron variant fatality: an 86-year-old bed-ridden woman in Songkhla province.
The patient, who had Alzheimer's and received two Pfizer vaccine doses, is believed to have contracted the virus from her grandson returning from Phuket.
She developed severe symptoms, including breathing difficulties and lung infection, leading to her death on Wednesday, later confirmed as the Omicron strain.
This report comes amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases in Thailand, with over 8,000 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the year's total to over 101,000.

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.