Health Ministry campaigns to encourage Thai couples to have children

13 Sept 14:56 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Health Ministry has initiated a national campaign to increase the country's declining birth rate, warning that the population could halve to 33 million within 60 years, leading to a severe shortage of working-age people.
The "Give Birth Great World" initiative aims to address this demographic crisis by offering potential financial incentives and comprehensive support for couples, spanning from pre-marriage to post-marriage and child delivery care.
Public health volunteers are being mobilized across provinces to engage directly with couples, conveying the ministry's message and emphasizing the positive aspects of having children, despite acknowledging current economic challenges.

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.