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Emergency decree extended until end of May

Emergency decree extended until end of May

THAILAND: The Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) today (Apr 27) decided to extend the Emergency Decree for another month after it expires on April 30.

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By Bangkok Post

Monday 27 April 2020 01:57 PM


The area around the Grand Place in Bangkok was already quiet on Wednesday night (Apr 22), even before the night curfew started at 10pm. Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool

The area around the Grand Place in Bangkok was already quiet on Wednesday night (Apr 22), even before the night curfew started at 10pm. Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool

CCSA spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said the decree will be extended to the end of May.

The reason is concern about the return of the virus, with the centre still battling to stop it spreading any further.

The decision means the night curfew from 10pm-4am will continue, no social gatherings allowed and only limited inter-provincial travel, among other restrictions, Dr Taweesilp said.

The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and brought together all agencies to discuss the impact of the decree.

The National Security Council told the meeting that it surveyed public opinion, and it favoured the extension of the decree, Dr Taweelsilp said. He gave no other details of the survey.