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Firms push for softer tourism rules

Firms push for softer tourism rules

Call for end to state of emergency

Foreigners and locals are seen without face masks at a bar in Bangkok. Varuth Hirunyatheb

Tourism-related operators are encouraging the government to ease restrictions further to drive the economy as well as lift the state of emergency.

Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association, said the main concern after the country’s reopening is a lack of workers as many former employees are not confident about returning because of the instability of tourism demand.

Speaking at the “Thailand Moving Together” seminar on Thursday, Mrs Marisa said many countries already lifted mask mandates and…

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