The Land of Smiles is feeling a little sullen. As the pandemic continues to ravage the tourism industry globally, Thailand is certainly a country not spared. The tourism industry is the lifeline to Thailand's economy. Philip See speaks to the Thailand Tourism Authority on how the tourism industry has been badly impacted and its recovery strategy following the launch of its Phuket Sandbox program.

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Produced by: Philip See

Presented by: Philip See

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