Restaurants in Pattaya and Chonburi are preparing to reopen for dine-in customers tomorrow (September 1st) after the Thai government eased some disease control restrictions in the highest Covid-19 controlled provinces, which includes Chonburi. Restaurants in the Pattaya and Chonburi area are allowed to open for dine-in until 8:00 P.M., but with no alcohol, up to 50% dine-in capacity with air-con, up to 75% outside/no air con. Bangkok Post

Restaurants in Pattaya and Chonburi excited and ready to reopen to customers

Restaurants in Pattaya and Chonburi are preparing to reopen for dine-in customers tomorrow (September 1st) after the Thai government eased some disease control restrictions in the highest Covid-19 controlled provinces, which includes Chonburi.

Tuesday, 31 August 2021, 21:44

Chonburi –

First, some related articles, the video version of this news, and background:

On August 28th the Royal Gazette officially announced the relaxation of Covid-19 preventive measures including the reopening of restaurant businesses for dining in the 29 dark-red zone provinces from September.

Royal Gazette officially announces relaxation of Covid-19 preventive measures, including restaurants reopening in dark-red zone provinces

No enforcement of vaccinations and Covid-19 negative tests are required for businesses reopening in September for now, authorities confirm.

No enforcement of vaccinations and Covid-19 negative tests required for businesses reopening on September for now, authorities confirm

The Chonburi Governor and provincial disease committee released last night, August 30th, 2021, rules and restrictions around easing of Covid-19 rules for the province. 

Chonburi releases new orders easing Covid-19 restrictions starting from September 1st

Restaurants in the Pattaya and Chonburi area are allowed to open for dine-in until 8:00 P.M., but with no alcohol, up to 50% dine-in capacity with air-con, up to 75% outside/no air con.

There was no mention of controversial vaccination requirements/Covid-19 testing as proposed in a trial by the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration earlier last week.

Many restaurants are ready to reopen tomorrow. They are cleaning their restaurant and preparing food delivery orders as well as stocking their supply closets and fridges. They are also making sure to provide alcohol gel and temperature checking in front of the restaurant. Visitors will also be required to "check-in" either manually or through the "Thai Chana" platform for possible contact tracing if needed.