The government of the People’s Republic of China is no longer warning its citizens against traveling to Thailand. The Chinese government lifted it’s travel warning following an appeal by the Thai government, in which it assured them the troubles which closed Bangkok’s two major airports last November, are now over.

The move is seen as a positive step in Thailand’s bid to rebuild tourism following the recent political troubles in the capital. Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Kasit Pirom, wrote to both the Chinese Government and Communist Party asking them to lift the travel warning which were issued during the anti-government protests which closed Bangkok’s two airports.

He urged China to act swiftly so that Thailand could welcome Chinese visitors in time for last month’s Chinese New Year celebrations. In a wide ranging 13-point program, the Thai Government has also waived tourist visa fees for three months, made entry to all national parks free for the next two years, and come up with a tax incentive to boost the conference and exhibition markets.

Corporations using hotel and conference facilities within Thailand will now be able to claim expenditures as double their actual expenses. For example, a company spending 500,000 baht on a conference will be able to claim tax expenses of one million baht. The incentive applies only to hotel room and conference facility costs, but not to food, drinks or other expenses.

The government has also slashed landing and departure fees by 20 per cent and 50 per cent in a bid to bring down airfares. Landing and take-off fees for chartered flights will be reduced by 50 per cent.