Thailand bans travel from India, imposes lockdown & fines for not wearing masks in Bangkok

A two-week lockdown

A two-week lockdown has been imposed in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, and travel from India suspended in an effort to contain the rise in Covid-19 deaths.

Authorities ordered the closure of parks, gyms, beauty salons, theaters, libraries, and daycare centers from April 26 to May 9. Restaurants and malls are allowed to operate between 11am and 9pm if they follow social distancing and health protocols. A fine of 20,000 baht ($636) has been introduced for not wearing masks.

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