16 April 2021-- An update from the Thai government regarding Thailand's #COVID19 situation, reporting from the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) at Government House
Highlights;
Because of the new COVID-19 outbreak, the CCSA has considered new regulations, which will be effective from Sunday morning (18 April) for at least two weeks, depending on further assessment.
The nationwide measures are as follows:
- NO curfew but reduced travel and movements, particularly at night time from 23.00 hr to 04.00 hr;
- No alcohol may be sold or consumed in restaurants;
- The closure of all entertainment places, such as pubs and bars;
- Any gathering of more than 50 people is prohibited;
- All educational institutions will be closed for in-class learning, as well as amusement parks and indoor playgrounds;
- All shopping malls must close at 21.00 hr
CCSA has recategorized COVID-19 zoning areas and measures for all provinces.
-Red Zone
- Eighteen provinces are categorized as maximum controlled areas
(Red Zone): Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, Samut Prakan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nonthaburi, Songkhla, Tak, Udon Thani, Suphan Buri, Sa Kaeo, Rayong, and Khon Kaen.
- In addition to the nationwide measures:
- All convenience stores operating 24 hours will be closed from 23.00 to 04.00 hr;
- Gyms and fitness centres are allowed to open until 21.00 hr;
- Restaurants must close to customers at 21.00 hr;
- Takeaway orders will be allowed until 23.00 hr.
- Orange Zone
- The rest of the provinces will be classified in the controlled area
category (Orange Zone).
- In addition to the nationwide measures, restaurants must close at 23.00 hrs.
- The Public Health Ministry reaffirms that all infected people MUST be hospitalized and put into medical treatment in order to reduce the risk of community transmission.