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HISTORICAL FACTS: Beijing easing to foster thai growth in 2023 | History Defined

Chinese tourists visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok prior to the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's economic recovery to hit the fast track next year, driven by higher tourism revenue and exports following China's decision to reopen its borders from Jan 8.

The move, which relaxes international travel restrictions and quarantine rules, is seen as Beijing's last step in ending three years of its "zero-Covid" policy and letting its residents live with the highly contagious virus, according to media reports.

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