Bloomberg
Thailand reached its target of welcoming 10 million foreign visitors this year, signalling a better-than-expected recovery of its vital tourism sector that was nearly decimated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The government held events across Thailand, with cultural shows at seven airports and two border checkpoints to celebrate reaching the goal before the end of the year. Officials handed out garlands and gift bags to tourists arriving via airports and land borders. “We believe the sky after the rain is always clear. Today the sky is open, and so are our borders,†PM Prayuth Chan-Ocha said.