HONG KONG / BANGKOK / TOKYO -- Hong Kong is dropping a ban on visitors arriving in the city for the first time since the pandemic started, as Thailand loosens entry requirements to draw tourists to boost its beleaguered economy.
Bangkok drops negative COVID test requirement to bring tourists back
The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes to welcome 5.6 million foreign tourists this year. © Reuters
HONG KONG / BANGKOK / TOKYO -- Hong Kong is dropping a ban on visitors arriving in the city for the first time since the pandemic started, as Thailand loosens entry requirements to draw tourists to boost its beleaguered economy.