Hong Kong to reopen to visitors, Thailand loosens entry rules

Bangkok drops negative COVID test requirement to bring tourists back

20220421 Thailand tourism

The Tourism Authority of Thailand hopes to welcome 5.6 million foreign tourists this year. © Reuters

PAK YIU, APORNRATH PHOONPHONGPHIPHAT and TSUBASA SURUGA, Nikkei staff writers

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.

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