Thai tourism struggles to find workers as visitor numbers swell

Labor shortage creates headwind in sector that once comprised 18% of GDP

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Since Thailand fully reopened for tourism in July 2022, the country has welcomed more than 11 million foreign visitors. © Reuters

APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Thailand's tourism industry is struggling to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, with the sector now facing a labor shortage that could hinder a quick bounce back.

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