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In Pattaya, ‘dark red’ means lockdown

In Pattaya, ‘dark red’ means lockdown

Business leader in resort city says latest Covid curbs are hurting everyone

Guests can check in at hotels in Pattaya, but there’s not much to do outside their rooms now that Chon Buri has been declared dark red. (Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong)

Declaring Chon Buri province a “dark red” zone for coronavirus control purposes is no different than imposing a lockdown, says a Pattaya business leader.

The dark-red designation that took effect on Saturday and will last for two weeks has hurt all types of businesses, says Boonanan Phattanasin, president of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association.

The increased Covid restrictions mean there is now limited access to hotel facilities. Swimming pools and restaurants are…

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