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Thailand to re-open to vaccinated tourists from November, says Prime Minister

AFP, 12 Oct 2021

Thailand plans to fully re-open to vaccinated tourists travelling by air from countries deemed low risk from November 1, announces Premier Prayut Chan-O-Cha.

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