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Thailand reopens: what you need to know

A tourist lies on a beach bed on Phuket island on Monday, as tourists take advantage of the “Phuket Sandbox” programme for visitors fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 coronavirus. (AFP photo)

Thailand’s once-lucrative tourism sector is a shadow of its former self after months of coronavirus travel restrictions. But on Monday, the kingdom reopens its doors to vaccinated travellers from more than 40 countries.

Here’s what you need to know:

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