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Anutin wants to delay nightclub reopening

An official in protective overalls sprays disinfectant along Khao San Road, a favourite strip for revellers. This was part of a large clean-up operation after at least six people contracted Covid-19 there over the New Year holidays. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabyaya)

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is pushing to delay the reopening of night entertainment venues after numerous businesses were found to have failed to implement the appropriate disease control measures which resulted in major outbreaks in many provinces.

Mr Anutin said it was clear that the emergence of many Covid clusters was linked to gatherings at bars and restaurants where alcoholic beverages were served.

He said their repeated failure to implement disease control measures outlined by public health authorities has forced the…

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