October 20 saw the first tourists to arrive in the Land of Smiles in seven months, an experiment to see if a wider opening is possible as Thailand attempts to reinvigorate its battered economy.
Thailand has welcomed its first group of tourists in seven months, as part of an experiment aimed at testing if a wider opening is possible as the coronavirus cripples the kingdom’s economy.
The pandemic has brought the Southeast Asian nation’s economy to its knees, with eight million expected to lose their jobs by the end of the year.
Tourism consultant Bill Barnett admitted the ongoing unrest was damaging Thailand’s image, but said the country could channel visitors away from protest-hit Bangkok.
«Thailand will become an economic basket case if it doesn’t bring back tourism,» he said.
This article was written by Agence France-Presse
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