Reopening of the nine Thai-Malaysian border checkpoints spurs economic recovery, say Malaysia's ambassador to Thailand


Malaysia’s Ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel. - Bernama

BANGKOK, May 20 (Bernama): The full reopening of nine land and sea Thai-Malaysia checkpoints since early this month will help spur post COVID-19 pandemic economic recovery of both countries.

Malaysia's ambassador to Thailand, Datuk Jojie Samuel said the reopening of these crucial checkpoints after more two years would give a shot in the arm for the tourism sector and further increase border trade between Thailand and Malaysia.

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