Thai officials have welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport. It’s the first day of a new visa-free entry program intended to boost the country’s tourism industry. The country’s economy was heavily impacted by the pandemic’s effect on air travel. Dancers in traditional costumes and puppeteers put on performances for visitors who arrived on a flight from Shanghai. The government expects more than two million visitors during the program. The visa waiver initiative runs until February next year.
Thai officials have welcomed hundreds of Chinese tourists at Bangkok’s international airport.
It’s the first day of a new visa-free entry program intended to boost the country’s tourism industry.Dancers in traditional costumes and puppeteers put on performances for visitors who arrived on a flight from Shanghai.The visa waiver initiative runs until February next year.
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