Coronavirus: Thailand to reopen to vaccinated tourists from ‘low-risk’ countries from November


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Thailand plans to fully reopen to vaccinated tourists from countries deemed low risk from November 1, the country’s leader said on Monday, citing the urgent need to save the kingdom’s ailing economy. Before the pandemic, Thailand attracted nearly 40 million visitors a year drawn to its picturesque beaches and robust nightlife, with tourism making up almost 20 per cent of its national income. But Covid-related travel restrictions have left the economy battered, contributing to its worst performance in more than 20 years. Premier Prayuth Chan-ocha announced on Monday the country will be reopening its borders to vaccinated tourists travelling by...