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Thailand admits foreign tourists for first time in 7 months

by Jerry Harmer
| October 20, 2020 11:03 AM

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s tourist industry on Tuesday took a modest step toward reviving its coronavirus-battered fortunes by welcoming 39 visitors who flew in from Shanghai, the first such arrivals since regular travelers were banned almost seven months ago.

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