Thai retailers announce new opening hours in line with latest Covid-19 rules in 13 province

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The Thai Retailers Association and the Thai Shopping Centers Association announced their full cooperation with the latest strict measures on opening and closing issued at the weekend. 

These apply to 13 hardest hit provinces including Bangkok and surrounding areas, Chonburi (including Pattaya) and the far south.

Malls except for supermarkets and pharmacies and vaccination areas must shut by 8 pm. 

Supermarkets and hypermarts outside malls and cash and carry outlets can open as normal up to 8pm.

Convenience stores and fresh food markets can only open from 4 am to 8 pm. 

Other general shopping services and services such as online delivery, banks and ATMs can continue as normal subject to the following of Covid-19 regulations, reported Manager.

The other provinces the order applies to are Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao, Yala, Pattani, Songkhla and Naratiwas. 

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