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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE ART TOYS

(240710) -- BANGKOK, July 10, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The Labubu mascot, a popular furry doll from Chinese toy company Pop Mart, is seen at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, July 1, 2024. Chinese toy company Pop Mart opened its sixth offline store in Bangkok and achieved sales exceeding 10 million yuan (about 1,375,743 U.S. dollars) on its opening day recently. Setting a new single-day sales record for overseas stores, the art toy company renowned for its blind box collectibles is taking Thailand by storm. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese art toy player takes Thailand by storm" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Weitong)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SOLAR HALO

(240701) -- BANGKOK, July 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A plane flies over Suvarnabhumi Airport as a solar halo appears in Bangkok, Thailand, July 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Rachen Sageamsak)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240522) -- BEIJING, May 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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1 dead, 30 injured after Singapore airliner hits severe turbulence

STORY: 1 dead, 30 injured after Singapore airliner hits severe turbulence SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flight SQ321 landing 2. various of emergency responders wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. The Boeing 777-300ER jet experienced severe turbulence en route and was forced to divert to Bangkok, where it landed at 3:45 p.m. local time, Singapore Airlines said in a statement. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline. The injured passengers, including seven in critical condition, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, said Kittipong Kittikachorn, general

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Rescuers wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency responders wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency responders wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency responders wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances wait to carry passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Emergency responders are seen outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ambulances are seen outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, May 21, 2024. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-SINGAPORE AIRLINER-EMERGENCY LANDING

(240521) -- BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 21, 2024 shows a view of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand: Singapore Airlines Plane Lands At Bangkok Airport After Severe Turbulence

A Singapore Airlines plane was diverted to and made an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Tuesday, May 21 after encountering severe turbulence during a flight from London to Singapore. One person on board has been killed and several others have been injured, according to reports.

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China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport

STORY: China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. various of EV cars at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): SUCHAT, Taxi driver in Bangkok 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YUJIANG, Chief account director of Aion (Thailand) 5. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is Thailand's busiest airport, welcoming over 50 million travelers annually. Recognizing the need for sustainable travel options, Airports of Thailand (AOT) has joined forces with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker GAC Aion to introduce electric taxi services since January this year. The initiative aims not only to enhance the passenger experience but also to propel the airport towards a greener future. Suchat, 58, has been in the taxi industry for eight years. While Suchat owns seven combustion engin

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Xinhua Headlines: China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism

(231001) -- BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members welcome Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Xinhua Headlines: China's National Day holiday traveling spree a boon for global tourism

(231001) -- BEIJING, Oct. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (4th L, front) welcomes Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-AIRPORT-NEW TERMINAL

(230930) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2023 shows the new satellite airport terminal SAT-1 of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport launched the soft opening of its new terminal on Friday, bringing additional capacity to the Thai capital's main gateway as the country prepares for a tourist surge during high season. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-AIRPORT-NEW TERMINAL

(230930) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (3rd L) attends the launching ceremony of the new satellite airport terminal SAT-1 of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 29, 2023. Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport launched the soft opening of its new terminal on Friday, bringing additional capacity to the Thai capital's main gateway as the country prepares for a tourist surge during high season. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-AIRPORT-NEW TERMINAL

(230930) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 30, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 29, 2023 shows the new satellite airport terminal SAT-1 of Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport launched the soft opening of its new terminal on Friday, bringing additional capacity to the Thai capital's main gateway as the country prepares for a tourist surge during high season. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members welcome Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) welcomes Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (R, front) welcomes Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members prepare to welcome Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomes Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-CHINESE TOURISTS

(230925) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (4th L, front) welcomes Chinese tourists at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 25, 2023. Thailand extended a warm welcome to the first batch of visa-exempt flights from China on Monday, marking the launch of the nation's fresh initiative to reinvigorate its Chinese tourist market. Approximately 341 visitors from Shanghai landed at Suvarnabhumi airport on Monday morning, greeted with flowers and applause by the newly appointed Prime Minister (PM) Srettha Thavisin and several senior Thai officials. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Xinhua Headlines: Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange

(230125) -- BEIJING, Jan. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers are welcomed by Thai officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers are welcomed by Thai officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays Thailand tourism brochures at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials attend a welcome ceremony for Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai officials welcome Chinese passengers at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2023. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy

STORY: Thailand welcomes first group of Chinese tourists after China's optimized COVID-19 strategy DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister 3. various of sea in Thailand STORYLINE: Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. SOUNDBITE (Thai): ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister "The increase in the number of tourists entering Thailand from China and other countries is a good sign for Thailan

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers are welcomed by Thai officials at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials attend a welcome ceremony for Chinese tourists at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member displays Thailand tourism brochures at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai officials welcome Chinese passengers at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-CHINESE PASSENGERS-ARRIVAL

(230110) -- BANGKOK, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese passengers arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand, Jan. 9, 2022. Thailand on Monday welcomed the arrival of thousands of Chinese tourists in its capital of Bangkok, the first group following China's optimization of COVID-19 strategy which took effect on Jan. 8. At the Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and other senior officials welcomed 269 tourists from the Chinese city of Xiamen, who were greeted with flowers and gift bags. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand adopts new rules for foreign visitors

STORY: Thailand adopts new rules for foreign visitors DATELINE: Jan. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:17 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai government house 2. various of ministerial meeting on preparing for Chinese tourists inbound 3. various of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport 4. various of tourists STORYLINE: Thailand adopted a new requirement for foreign visitors to show proof of at least two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination, government officials announced Thursday. Foreign arrivals are also required to have travel insurance that covers potential COVID-19-related expenses in case their next destination requires a negative RT-PCR result, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health minister Anutin Charnvirakul said. Despite no requirements for COVID-19 testing prior to entering the country, those suffering from respiratory illnesses should postpone their visits until they have fully recovered, Anutin told the press. Although Thailand's COVID-19 situation was improving, intensive c

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Myanmar refugees depart for Japan

BANGKOK, Thailand - Refugee families from Myanmar wait to board a flight for Japan at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport on Sept. 27, 2010. Three families, or 18 people, who are the first group of 90 Myanmar refugees Japan will accept under a pilot program, will head for Narita airport, east of Tokyo.

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Myanmar refugees depart for Japan

BANGKOK, Thailand - Children of Myanmar refugees check in at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport ahead of their departure for Japan on Sept. 27, 2010. Three families, or 18 people, who are the first group of 90 Myanmar refugees Japan will accept under a pilot program, departed for Narita airport, east of Tokyo.

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Myanmar refugees depart for Japan

BANGKOK, Thailand - Refugee families from Myanmar check in at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport ahead of their departure for Japan on Sept. 27, 2010. Three families, or 18 people, who are the first group of 90 Myanmar refugees Japan will accept under a pilot program, headed for Narita airport, east of Tokyo.

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Myanmar refugees depart for Japan

BANGKOK, Thailand - Refugee families from Myanmar wait to check in at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport ahead of their departure for Japan on Sept. 27, 2010. Three families, or 18 people, who are the first group of 90 Myanmar refugees Japan will accept under a pilot program, headed for Narita airport, east of Tokyo.

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Thai foreign minister assures Japan's Nakasone of stability

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Thai Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya shake hands at the outset of their talks at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok on Jan. 10. Nakasone made a stopover at the airport on his way to Cambodia and Laos.

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Bangkok's int'l airport resumes full services

BANGKOK, Thailand - Restaurants at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi international airport reopen Dec. 5 as Thailand's main international gateway resumed full services. The airport partially reopened Dec. 3 after being shut down by antigovernment protesters.

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Bangkok's int'l airport resumes full services

BANGKOK, Thailand - Passengers line up at airline counters at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok on Dec. 5 as Thailand's main international gateway resumed full services. The airport partially reopened Dec. 3 after being shut down by antigovernment protesters.