BANGKOK, June 8 (TNA) – The Temple of the Emerald Buddha reopened
to visitors on Sunday after having been closed for over two months due to the
COVID-19 pandemic.
On the first day of its reopening, only a handful of people
visited the Temple located on the ground of the Grand Place in Bangkok.
Visitors wishing to pay homage to the Emerald Buddha,
regarded as the national palladium, must follow heath and disease control
measures.
Other sacred religious sites in Bangkok including the City
Pillar Shrine and Wat Phra Chetuphon Temple also reopened to the public.
The number of people is limited to enter at a time. All visitors must wear face coverings and
pass health screening before entering the sites. (TNA)