Chinese scramble for Thailand's new special tourist visa

Move seeks to draw wealthy foreigners to help COVID-hit economy

JASON TAN, Contributing writer

BANGKOK -- Limited flight availability has prompted hundreds of Chinese to apply for Thailand's newly introduced special tourist visas, seizing the opportunity to enter the kingdom to resume their business activities or gather with family members after a six-month separation.

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