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Positive Economic Recovery for
The Thai economy aims to expand by as much as 1.2% this year now that the tourism sector has reopened. By reopening to vaccinated visitors will boost economic activities in Q4. It is forecast that 2022 growth could reach 4.5%.
The Southeast Asian nation, popular among tourists for its Bangkok nightlife and beach resorts along the Coast of Andaman Sea, has seen a decline in Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations as vaccination rates rise.
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Thailand plans to add more nations to its current list of 63 territories eligible for quarantine-free travel from December to boost the tourism-reliant economy.
SHARJAH EXPLORES CULTURAL TOURISM WITH FRANCE
Sharjah, UAE
MahaNakhon tower, Bangkok, Thailand
High ranking officials from both France and Sharjah met recently to explore ways to strengthen collaboration between Sharjah and French cities in the field of cultural tourism and creative industries.
The aim would be to strengthen cultural relationships between Sharjah and cities around the world that champion knowledge and creativity helping to form the basis of the emirate’s efforts towards achieving the goals of its cultural project.
France’s experience in supporting the development of art, literature and culture is exemplary and so Sharjah wishes to explore opportunities with French cities that will lead to beneficial collaborations in cultural tourism and the creative industries.
VENICE LANDMARK STILL NOT PROTECTED
Two years ago the decision was made to protect the historic Basilica Church in St. Mark’s Square with a glass barrier. Till today nothing has been done. With frequent floods turning the square into a lake, damage to buildings is constant.
The strong tides enter the city of the Doges causing real floods and which are happening more and more often because of climate change which is raising sea levels. In 2020 St. Mark’s flooded every 3rd day and it was even flooded in June, which had never happened in the summer in over 1,000 years. Due to the low lying position, it does not take a very high rise in water level to cause flooding.
