Removal of COVID-19 from Thailand’s universal health coverage list may be postponed

14 Sept 03:03 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Deputy Public Health Minister proposes postponing the removal of COVID-19 from the Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients (UCEP) list, shifting the date from March 1st to April 1st.
This proposed delay is prompted by a recent surge in Omicron variant infections and the need for adequate time to communicate changes to public access to medical care, especially for patients with underlying diseases.

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.