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Bangkok schools closed, more places to follow

A woman places a golden leaf on a reclining Buddha image at Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram (Wat Pho) in Bangkok on Friday. (Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

Schools under the administration of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) have been ordered closed for two weeks while entertainment places, sports fields and flea markets will likely be shuttered from midnight Friday, according to City Hall.

Eateries may also be required to provide only takeaway service in the capital as City Hall stepped up its efforts to contain the spread of re-emerging Covid-19.

BMA spokesman Pongsakorn Kwanmuang said on Friday Cital Hall was considering a slew of measures, ranging from extending school closures to shuttering all places where several people gather. An official announcement, however, has not yet been…

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