No restaurant dining in 6 ‘dark red zones’ including Bangkok, Chiang Mai

Dining in will be off the table in six of Thailand’s most at-risk provinces, including Bangkok, starting Saturday, the COVID-19 task force announced this afternoon. 

Spokesperson Taweesilp Wissanuyothin said that the six provinces – Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Samut Prakan – would impose new safety measures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19 to stem the current outbreak, including blanket bans on dining at restaurants. Takeaway will be allowed until 9pm. 

Additional measures in the six provinces include the closures of gyms and indoor sports facilities; outdoor sports facilities can remain open until 9pm, and sporting events can be held without spectators.

Shopping malls and convenience stores can open until 9pm. Gatherings of over 20 people over are not allowed.

There is no overnight curfew, yet, but people are highly…