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Thailand removed the last of its COVID-19 pandemic-related travel restrictions on Friday, but the nation’s once-vibrant tourism industry still faces plenty of challenges on its long road to recovery, not least the continued absence of big-spending Chinese visitors.
Anyone can now travel to the Southeast Asian country without having to register for a so-called Thailand Pass before arriving, the last entry requirement remaining after Thailand had ditched all other COVID-19 entry rules.
Friday’s move itself is unlikely to spark a sudden rush of visitors, especially as it is now the low season. While the earlier dismantling of other, more onerous rules,
Thailand removed the last of its pandemic-related travel restrictions Friday, but the nation’s once-vibrant tourism industry still faces plenty of challenges on its long road to recovery, not least the continued absence of big-spending Chinese visitors.
A proposal by labour advocacy groups to increase the daily minimum wage to 492 baht is drawing stiff opposition from entrepreneurs who fear the hike in a volatile economy will deal a blow to businesses.
With most producers preparing to increase prices, restaurant chains are expected to follow suit thanks to the spike in manufacturing costs as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and galloping inflation amid the prolonged pandemic.