Country needs to strike balance between health and economic needs, says minister
The first group of Chinese tourists arrives in Thailand at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan on Jan 8. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
More Chinese tourist arrivals will be of major benefit to Thailand, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday, as arrivals continue to pick up since China eased travel restrictions on Jan 8.
While health is an important matter, striking a balance with the country’s economic needs is also necessary, according to Mr Anutin.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Thailand welcomed a constant flow of Chinese visitors, who fuelled strong circulation of revenue in the country, he…
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