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Chonburi officials earmark 1 May for lifting of restrictions and partial return to normality

The date is dependent on the COVID-19 situation in the province continuing to improve.

In an order released late on Tuesday, officials said that if the COVID-19 situation does not worsen then most businesses can resume trading.

Some of the business types listed included spas, gyms, restaurants, bars and convenience stores.

Also on Wednesday, officials said that some businesses - mainly electronic stores and mobile phone repair shops can resume trading immediately, providing they put social distancing measures in place.

While a return to the pre-COVID-19 days can’t come soon enough for businesses and workers, it may be several months before Pattaya is open to international tourists and restrictions are lifted fully.

The news comes as health officials in Thailand suggested that restrictions can be eased in some areas, provided it is not done all at once and everywhere.

Due to the recent drop in new COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha chaired a meeting which could signal an easing of restrictions for businesses forced to close during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Speaking to The Nation, Dr Amorn Leelarasamee, president of the Medical Association of Thailand said the lifting of some restrictions is possible, but social distancing must continue to be practiced.

Chonburi’s lockdown will be lifted on May 1 if there is no change in the Covid-19 situation, according to the province’s public relations office.

The office announced on Wednesday (April 15) via Facebook that at-risk venues ordered to close in March would be able reopen on May 1 as scheduled. Those venues include pubs, bars, massage parlours, spas, beauty salons, cinemas, fitness clubs, cockfight and boxing stadiums, water parks, game centres, amulet markets, snooker and golf clubs, department stores, parks, passport offices, convenience stores, nurseries, restaurants, cafes, shops selling alcohol, flea markets, beaches, Chonlamak Withi 84 Phansa Causeway, Koh Larn and Koh Sichang islands, and other tourist attractions.

PeteC wrote: ↑Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:05 am There was nothing "reopened" in Chonburi yesterday to our knowledge. Is there a link for that announcement?

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Chonburi malls among first in country to reopen

Chonburi was among the first provinces in the country to partially lift its lockdown on Wednesday (April 14) as some shops reopened.
Shops in malls permitted to open for business from Tuesday (April 14) included banks and finance-related outlets, smartphone repair centres, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants (takeaway service only) and zones selling electrical appliances, kitchenware, computers or construction equipment and related items.