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Most schools outside Samut Sakhon to reopen nationwide

Wat Laharn School in Bang Bua Thong district of Nonthaburi has been closed since the beginning of the year, but will reopen on Monday. (Photo by Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)

The government on Wednesday said it would reopen most schools — including those in Bangkok — from next week, in response to localised declines in new coronavirus infections.

The education ministry ordered schools closed in 28 provinces at the beginning of January. It will restart classes in all but one of those from Monday, Education Minister Nathapol Teepsuwan told reporters.

The move follows an easing of some curbs last week in Bangkok, including on some sports and leisure activities, but bars and night entertainment venues remain closed. The announcement comes despite the country reporting on Wednesday its second-highest number…

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