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Thai govt to decide on extending emergency decree, easing COVID-19 restrictions

 

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The government will this week decide whether or not to ease the restrictions put in place to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

 

With the current emergency decree set to expire on April 30, Thai media reports a decision on whether or not the decree will be extended is imminent. 

 

The Thai government is eager to try and alleviate the economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 while at the same time safeguarding against any further outbreak.

 

Meetings held between high ranking government officials were due to be held on Monday and a decision could even be reached later today, prior to being put forward for Cabinet approval on Tuesday.

 

The National Security Council will propose the emergency decree is extended for one more month so the pandemic can be properly brought under control, Naewna reported

 

However, some businesses, such as shopping malls, are expected to be allowed to reopen, albeit with strict social distancing measures in place.

 

Some domestic travel restrictions may be also lifted but the ban on inbound flights is expected to be extended until mid-May.

 

It is also not yet known if the restrictions regarding the sale of alcohol will be lifted. While alcohol sales at supermarkets and convenience stores may be permitted, bars and nightclubs are expected to remain closed.

 

Last week, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said that restrictions could be eased if the virus had been controlled locally. 

 

"If everyone cooperates, strictly maintain new habits including wearing masks and social distancing, the government will be aware of the change and gradually relax measures”, Dr Taweesin said.

 

 

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14 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Anutin also couldn't wait til the 12.30 announcement and told reporters that the numbers of cases today are in single digits.

Actually nine.  And reporting is decision has been made to extend emergency until the end of May.  So awaiting the details.

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State of Emergency likely to be extended for one more month

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The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reportedly resolved today that the state of emergency should be extended for another month after it was to expire on April 30. The resolution is in line with recommendations from national security officials and the Public Health Ministry.

 

The government clamped the state of emergency on March 26 until April 30 and imposed a 10pm to 4am curfew on April 3.

 

Source: http://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386839

 

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13 minutes ago, steven100 said:

seems sensible to me, lift some restrictions but keep the social distance in place. 

Do you think Prayut should vote in favour of continuing the emergency decree or do you not care what he does? 

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2 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Do you think Prayut should vote in favour of continuing the emergency decree or do you not care what he does? 

If it means ensuring the transmission rate of infections drop then sure, why not. 

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I just want to be able to travel into the next Province so i get into Makro and get some food that is not available in Uttaradit . Uttaradit has Tesco and that's it absolutely pathetic but i am hoping that CP Group get to buy out Tesco so that we get  a Makro here .

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8 minutes ago, jimn said:

From CCSA briefing live. Ban on international incoming flights and Curfew extended to 31st May

If this measure helps support a lower to minimal infection rate from a deadly virus then it's a no brainer.

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