Thai evacuees can return to work in Israel, no re-entry visa required

16 Sept 08:05 Key points summarised by AI

Thai workers with valid employment contracts (under five years and three months) can return to Israel without needing a re-entry visa, as confirmed by the Israeli Population and Immigration Office.
Despite the no-visa policy, many Thai workers who evacuated are hesitant to return to Israel due to safety concerns, even with significant debts incurred for their initial travel.
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reported positive signs regarding the potential release of Thai hostages and announced efforts to secure additional, larger flights for further repatriation.
Current figures from the Thai Foreign Ministry show 7,936 Thais applied for repatriation, with 29 deaths, 17 captives, and 16 injured in the conflict.

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.