Thailand reopens to some vaccinated tourists after 18 months of Covid curbs

The coronavirus pandemic saw arrivals drop more than 80% in the tourism-reliant nation See all our coronavirus coverage Thailand has reopened to fully vaccinated tourists, with tens of thousands of travellers expected to touch down in Bangkok and Phuket as the country reboots its tourism industry after 18 months of Covid restrictions. The coronavirus pandemic has hammered the kingdom's economy, with tourism making up almost 20% of its national income. Last year saw its worst performance since th...