Thailand’s daily COVID-19 fatalities reach record high for this year at 125

13 Sept 23:53 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand reported a record-high 125 daily COVID-19 fatalities for the year, an increase from 119 the previous day.
The country registered 18,892 new infections and 22,220 recoveries in the past 24 hours, leaving 221,452 people under treatment.
Health officials caution that severe cases and deaths could significantly increase next week, post-Songkran holidays, potentially escalating daily infections to 50,000-100,000 if public health measures are neglected.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Yesterday 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.