Prayuth Chan-ocha says government wants to avoid strict lockdown after country reports record daily cases.
Thailand’s prime minister has urged people to stay at home to help contain a surging coronavirus outbreak that began in a seafood market, and to avoid a strict lockdown.
Prayuth Chan-ocha, speaking after the health authorities confirmed a daily record of 745 new cases, said the government was mindful of the potential economic damage from tough containment measures.
“We don’t want to lock down the entire country because we know what the problems are, therefore can you all lock down yourselves?” he told reporters.
“This is up to everyone,” Prayuth said. “If we don’t want to get infected, just stay home for 14 to 15 days. If you think like this, then things will be safe; easier for screening.”
The government has declared 28 provinces, including Bangkok, as high-risk…
