BANGKOK: Thailand partially reopened for business on Monday (May 4) with people allowed to return to restaurants, markets, parks and sports clubs, as the government eased measures against the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, but also warned against complacency.
Thai media reported that roads across the country were packed for the Labour Day weekend, with people travelling after the government announced the first set of eased measures on Thursday.
"Please stay home, maybe do some allowed activities, and continue working from home," Pornpipat said."We have to maintain the low number of infections." The government's coronavirus task force reported fewer than 10 new cases a day this week, with three new cases reported on Sunday. It reported more than 100 new cases on most days in March.Businesses allowed to reopen on Sunday have been instructed to incorporate new virus prevention measures.
Sports clubs have opened areas for non-contact sports such as running, badminton, tennis, and golf. Football and basketball are still prohibited.
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