BANGKOK: Thailand’s economy faces fresh turbulence after China banned outbound group tours to try and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus that’s sickened thousands. Chinese holidaymakers -- many on group tours -- spent almost US$18bil in Thailand last year, more than a quarter of all foreign tourism receipts, government data show.
The industry as a whole contributes 21% to gross domestic product, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.
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