Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists: Thai tourism minister

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Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists: Thai tourism minister

STORY: Thailand long awaits return of Chinese tourists: Thai tourism minister DATELINE: Jan. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. cutaways of Thai Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn at a new year countdown event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister 3. file of Chinese tourists in Thailand 4. various of Thai airport STORYLINE: As one of the many tourism-reliant countries, Thailand is looking forward to the return of Chinese tourists following China's recent announcement of easing restrictions on international flights. Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said China's move to lift travel restrictions is long-awaited good news for Thailand. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): PHIPHAT RATCHAKITPRAKARN, Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister "Thailand is a tourism destination favored by tourists from around the world including those from China. The people of Thailand are looking forward to the r

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