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Tourism recovery faces double whammy of Russia’s war, China’s covid policies

4 min read . Updated: 03 Apr 2022, 07:57 PM IST JON EMONT, The Wall Street Journal

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In January and February, Thailand welcomed more visitors from Russia than from any other country. It was a boon for its tourism industry, which has struggled to get back on its feet. Covid-19 restrictions in China—far and away Thailand’s top source of visitors before the pandemic—have kept Chinese travelers from its temples and beach resorts.