Thai massage girls are preparing for customers to return as the country eases its entry rules.

Footage shows the workers on the Sukhumvit Soi 23 areas of Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday afternoon, October 26.

Fully vaccinated visitors from 46 different countries will be allowed to enter Thailand without quarantine from November 1 onwards,.

Despite signs of recovery, economists have warned that it could still be another five years before the country’s tourism industry returns to pre-pandemic levels. 

Two years ago tourism made up an estimated 21 per cent of Thailand’s GDP, generating 1.8 trillion baht in revenue. However, the country's National Economic and Social Development Council predicted that it could be another five years before similar numbers are seen.

Analysts said that between now and 2026, around seven million workers will continue to be affected by the economic harm from the Covid-19 pandemic.