BANGKOK, May 4 (TNA) – People in Thailand have resumed
some economic and recreational activities after the partial easing of COVID-19
lockdown orders became effective on Sunday.
Specific businesses including restaurants, hair salons and
retailing have reopened under strict health guidelines to prevent the spread of
the coronavirus.
Thailand’s COVID-19 taskforce announced the
relaxation of the COVID-19 restrictions last week as the daily
numbers of new cases have steadily declined.
The order states six types of activities that are allowed including
fresh produce market, restaurant, retailing, hairdressing, pet care businesses
as well as some sports and recreational activities.
It gives detailed instructions and social distancing
guideline for all business operators to follow.
A barber shop in Bangkok has taken reservations via
telephone. Walk-in customers have to
sign up and wait until receiving phone call to have haircut.
Restaurants needed to follow social distancing guideline by
rearranging their tables and installing panels between them. Only one customer is allowed on each
table.
The restriction easing guideline will be reviewed after 14 days,
according to the COVID-19 taskforce.(TNA)
