Govt girds for China visit influx
Chinese tourists visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok before the Covid-19 pandemic. (File photo)
The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob said on Wednesday he and Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn were invited to attend a Jan 5 meeting with the Public Health Ministry at Government House to prepare for the return of Chinese tourists.
Mr Saksayam said the Ministry of Public Health is also coordinating with the Chinese embassy for details about China's reopening to help prepare travel measures.
He expressed confidence that the Ministry of Public Health will be able to manage the Covid-19 situation.
Moreover, the return of Chinese trav...