Governor rules out Chon Buri lockdown
51 more infections reported in province
Chon Buri’s governor has ruled out a total provincial lockdown despite the number of local Covid-19 cases rising by 51.
Pakarathorn Thianchai said on Friday tourists were free to visit the province and would not have to self-quarantine for 14 days either when they arrived or returned home.
He said tourists were still travelling to Pattaya despite the provincial authority cancelling the New Year countdown and imposing a partial lockdown in high-risk areas.
Pattaya and the rest of Bang Lamung district has been in lockdown since Dec 30 after it registered 22 new Covid-19 infections. Most entertainment venues, including the city’s bars, were closed as a result. However, people were still seen shopping and strolling along the beach.
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