Hong Kong extends tourism ban on flood-hit Thailand
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Hong Kong - Hong Kong on Monday extended a ban on tour groups travelling to Bangkok for a fifth week because of problems caused by flooding in the city. The ban has led to the cancellation of around 150 tours involving more than 3,000 people.
Travel Industry Council executive director Joseph Tung said the ban would be extended until November 28 and involve tours being scrapped for another 100 people.
However, he said he was optimistic tours would resume in time for Christmas.
A Hong Kong government-imposed red travel alert, which advises against all non-essential travel, is still in place for Bangkok.//DPA
