Three government ministers headed to Bangkok’s international airport earlier this week to personally greet the first group of Chinese tourists to arrive after China lifted travel restrictions
That came to a screeching halt during the Covid pandemic, as China virtually sealed its borders. Now, the Southeast Asian nation is back on the welcome wagon — and telling the world it’s open for business. . Passengers touching down from the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen were presented with flower garlands as they walked by a banner that read: “China and Thailand are one family. Amazing Thailand always warmly welcomes our Chinese family.
They’re trying to get Chinese-speaking staff, they’re trying to get Chinese salespeople back on onboard,” he said. “I think we’ll start seeing salespeople start to organize sales trips back into China.” The Golden Dome Cabaret Show in Bangkok is usually a must-see for Chinese tour groups. “I am happy to hear the news that China has opened its country,” CEO Boonchai Tongprasert told CNN, adding that his team was also anticipating a pickup in business.
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