Restrictions could be eased in Bangkok within the next two weeks - Thai Visa

Restrictions could be eased in Bangkok within the next two weeks

 

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The restrictions put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 could be eased within the next two weeks, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said on Monday.

 

According to BMA spokesperson Pongsakon Kwanmuang consideration will be given to easing the restrictions if the number of new cases drops and if clusters in nearby provinces can be controlled.

 

Two clusters - one in Bangkok and one in Sri Racha - were still a cause for concern, Mr Pongsakon said, adding that infections linked to both are being closely monitored and those who have been in contact with infected people were being traced.

 

The possibility of easing restrictions in the capital comes as neighbouring Samut Prakan province on Monday announced it was ramping up its restrictions.

 

The province is now under the highest level of restrictions with people only able to travel outside of the province if they can prove their trip is essential.

 

Checkpoints  will be set up in the province monitoring people travelling in and out, 

governor Wanchai Khongkasem said.

 

On Tuesday, Thailand reported 287 new COVID-19 infections, with 278 being local transmissions.

 

Of the new cases, 176 were found in Samut Sakhon, 33 in Bangkok, 15 in Chonburi and 12 in Samut Prakan. Rayong and Ang Thong reported 9 and 8 cases, respectively.