Thailand extends lockdown in 29 provinces, banks in shopping malls reopen

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A lone policeman patrols South Pattaya Road in front of Wat Chai Mongkol all-night market as shops close before the 9 p.m. curfew. The CCSA extended lockdown measures further in 29 dark-red provinces to Aug 31.

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday decided to extend lockdown measures further in Bangkok and 28 other dark-red provinces to Aug 31.

However, the Covid-19 taskforce, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha eased some restrictions to allow banks and financial institutions on the premises of shopping malls and department stores to reopen under strict Covid-19 prevention measures. (TNA)

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Thailand is sectioned into Dark Red, Red and Orange zones.



Thailand extends lockdown in 29 provinces until 31 August.