UPDATE: Bangkok restaurants can now stay open until 9pm

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Bangkok restaurants can now stay open until 9pm

 

Image: Reuters File Photo

 

Bangkok restaurants can now serve dine in customers until 9pm, following intervention from  the Prime Minister.

 

On Monday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) had ordered all restaurants in the capital to only serve take-away food from 7pm to 6am. The order even applied to street food vendors which have a seating area.

 

However, just hours later and following a meeting with the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration  (CCSA) the PM announced that restaurants would be able to serve dine customers until 9pm and takeaway from 9pm until 6am.

 

PM Prayut also told reporters that a national lockdown in Thailand has not been discussed, but more measures may be implemented  that could inconvenience people. However, the measures would be necessary  in order to control the spread of virus. 

 

PM Prayut also urged people to wear a mask when outside and only go outside if absolutely necessary.

 

Source: PPTV

 

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[KhaoYai]

I knew they were wrong. Covid's bedtime is 9pm!

[xtof2]

Let's wait for tomorrow morning....there will be another change...or two

[webfact]

Prayut cancels ban on Bangkok restaurant dining

By The Nation

 

 

The order banning restaurant dining in Bangkok was cancelled on Monday, a day before it was due to take effect.

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha scrapped the ban after Monday’s meetingof the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA). Instead, from Tuesday dining in restaurants will be permitted until 9pm, after which they can only offer takeaway services.

 

Prayut said he had listened to suggestions and concerns from restaurant associations over the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)’s announcement of seven new restrictions.

 

“In response, I have postponed the order [banning restaurant dining]. Customers will be allowed to eat in restaurants until 9pm. However, restaurants need to arrange their tables in line with social-distancing practices. If not, they will be shut down temporarily,” Prayut said.

 

However, restaurants are still banned from serving alcohol.

 

Meanwhile anyone planning to hold a party or large gathering must seek permission from the BMA or health officials first.

 

The order is effective from Tuesday until January 31.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400677

 

 

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[Bender Rodriguez]

yes, the virus goes to sleep at 9 pm

[Burma Bill]

WHOOPEE!!!!

[Scot123]

Yes a time sensitive virus.

[Rimbuman]

How generous again!