Bangkok may reopen cinemas, gyms, spas – but no clubs or nightclubs

A decision is expected today on whether preschools, museums, massage joints and other businesses in Bangkok and other hard-hit provinces may reopen – though nightclubs and bars were not mentioned.

The COVID-19 task force this afternoon will consider 10 types of businesses, including cinemas, spas, tattoo shops, indoor gyms and museums in Bangkok and 28 other so-called dark red provinces may reopen months after they were shut to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The businesses and activities include:

1. Pre-school children and young children’s development centers
2. Libraries
3. Museums and historical sites
4. Learning centers, science and cultural centers, arts center
5. Indoor sports arenas, indoor fitness centers
6. Manicure salons
7. Tattoo parlors
8. Massage parlors, spas
9. Cinemas
10. Live music inside restaurants 

There were no nightclubs and bars, which were among the first businesses…