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China loosens curbs on travel

A group of Chinese tourists tour the Grand Palace in Bangkok before the Covid-19 outbreak. Thai tour agents are hoping to welcome them back soon. (Photo: Taweechai Tawatpakorn)

The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) is more optimistic about Chinese travellers returning after the country slashed its quarantine length in half and gave Thai airlines permission to resume two flights to China per week.

TCT vice-president Vichit Prakobgosol said even though hopes of a full return of the Chinese tourist market remain limited, with only a 50% chance China’s quarantine will be scrapped by December, the loosening of restrictions is the most positive sign in more than two years.

The National Health Commission of China announced on Tuesday…

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