The View From Asia

From Bali to Langkawi: The pandemic and tourism

Asia News Network writers discuss the latest Covid-19 developments in Asia. Here are excerpts.

A sign recommending the use of a surveillance app at the entrance of a beach in Kuta, Bali, on Sept 28, 2021. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

The Nation, Thailand

Nearly three months ago, Thailand launched its pilot programme to reopen selected destinations to vaccinated foreign tourists without quarantine.

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