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Chinese travel companies resume full operations

Officials welcome the first group of Chinese tourists to arrive in Thailand at Suvarnbhumi airport on Jan 9.(Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Chinese travel agencies will today resume outbound group tours to 20 countries including Thailand, following the relaxation of rules governing personal foreign travel at the beginning of the year.

The number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand is expected to hit pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels by the end of the year, said deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul, citing a projection by the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Co.

“In 2023, the company expects 36,896 flights from China, a 227.6% increase,” Ms Traisuree said.

Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has been monitoring airports’…

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