Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha gave assurances Thailand is ready to handle the return of travel and tourists from China as concern grows over imported Covid cases following China's reopening of its borders on Sunday.
A rise in Covid-19 caseloads came after Beijing lifted its tough virus containment measures last month, with borders to reopen on Jan 8. Beijing also announced an end to mandatory quarantines on arrival, prompting Chinese people to plan trips overseas.
