Starting from Monday, Bangkok, which encompasses the capital and the five neighbouring provinces of Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon will be under a lockdown
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The curfew will last for two weeks from 12 July 2021 till 26 July 2021.
Here are some of the measures that have been taken by the Thai authorities.
- All food establishments to close by 8pm.
- Business are encouraged to allow employees to work from home
- Strict Social distancing measures.
- Public transport close from 9pm to 3am.
- Parks close by 9pm.
- Infection-risk businesses such as salons, spas and massage parlours will not be open.
- Maximum gatherings of 5 people, except for religious functions.
- Covenience stores and night markets closed from 8pm to 4am.
This came after Thailand hit record high daily infections and deaths.