The pilot phase is expected to start on December 15 in these four tourist cities in the Central, East, South and Northern regions, respectively.
The decision was made during a meeting at Government House on Friday, led by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Joining the session were Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, governors of the four provinces, and representatives from the Royal Thai Police, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, and related agencies.
Srettha said the measure would be implemented in these provinces temporarily.
The PM also tasked the Interior Ministry with determining the appropriate duration of the pilot phase, as well as the zoning in each province to implement the 4am closing time.
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