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Bustling Bangkok bounces back

By Brian Martin
Back in business: Tourists and locals alike can be seen visiting popular spots such as Siam Square in Bangkok. — AFP

THE most visited city in the world has some tough choices ahead in the next few months.

Just as Bangkok (and Thailand in general) has drastically reduced travel restrictions and seen a huge rise in tourist arrivals as a result, there has also been a surge in Covid-19 infections, fuelled by highly transmissible new Omicron sub-variants.

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Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

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