As China lets tour groups visit Japan for the first time in three years, Thailand could see fewer tourists from that country if the government does not fix obstacles related to visa applications for Chinese groups.
This week China lifted the ban on tour groups to several countries, including Japan, South Korea, the US and Australia, after imposing the restriction in 2020.
Last month, China also asked Japan to offer a visa waiver for its nationals.
Adith Chairattananon, honorary secretary-general of the Association of Thai Travel…