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New Thai Travel Rules Could Dampen GDP Growth

Unstated fear of Chinese arrivals behind decision

Jan 06, 2023
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By: Murray Hunter

Thailand’s vital tourism industry, just emerging from months of coronavirus stagnation, looks likely to be crippled by an announcement by deputy prime minister and health minister Anutin Charnuirakul, likely driven by fear of Covid-bearing Chinese arrivals, that all arriving visitors will be required to show proof of at least two vaccin…

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