How party fever in Bangkok’s decadent nightlife scene spawned Thailand’s 3rd wave. The fun of Thailand’s nightlife has sent new COVID-19 infections soaring over the past few weeks. Since March 22, clubgoers and staff have spread the highly contagious UK variant to more than 500 people across the country. PBS World



 

By Thai PBS World's General Desk

 

The fun of Thailand's nightlife has sent new COVID-19 infections soaring over the past few weeks. Since March 22, clubgoers and staff have spread the highly contagious UK variant to more than 500 people across the country.

 

In response, the government announced the closure of all entertainment venues in 41 provinces. As Thais pray that the cluster does not unleash an uncontrollable third wave of COVID-19, critics are complaining loudly that Thailand has failed to learn a lesson.

 

Pubs and bars have been the source of several outbreaks before, but efforts to prevent transmission of the virus have apparently been lacking.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/how-party-fever-in-bangkoks-decadent-nightlife-scene-spawned-thailands-3rd-wave/