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Communities push for revision of day tourist restrictions

May 23, 2025 2 mins read
Communities push for revision of day tourist restrictions

Phuentsholing—Communities along the southern border, particularly in Samtse and Phuentsholing, are urging the government to revise its day-visitor tourism restrictions, arguing that the policy is stifling local tourism development and cutting off vital economic opportunities for residents.

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