In response to the end of the "zero corona" policy in China, Thailand in Southeast Asia plans to expand the acceptance of travelers from China, which is expected to increase in the future. A ceremony was held to welcome the travelers.

On the 9th, a ceremony was held in conjunction with the arrival of a passenger plane departing from Amoy, China, at an airport near Bangkok, where Thai Deputy Prime Minister Anutin welcomed more than 200 passengers.



In 2019, before the spread of the new coronavirus infection, there were approximately 11 million tourists from China, accounting for nearly 30% of the total number of foreign tourists visiting Thailand annually, but the situation has continued to decline since then. increase.



The Thai government, whose main industry is tourism, plans to expand acceptance in the future in order to rebuild the economy. It said it would not take special measures to target only travelers from



At the ceremony, a banner welcoming the visit was hung, and a 20-year-old Chinese woman who entered the country said, "I'm nervous because it's my first overseas trip in my life, but I think Thailand is a wonderful country." rice field.



Thailand does not currently require her to present a negative proof of COVID-19 at the time of her entry.



On the other hand, last week, the authorities announced that they would require foreigners entering the country to present proof of vaccination, and on the 9th, the cabinet minister withdrew this, resulting in conflicting information regarding border measures. There is confusion among tourists.