{"id":1965,"date":"2021-05-06T15:09:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T08:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=1965"},"modified":"2021-05-06T15:09:56","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T08:09:56","slug":"the-latest-dine-in-restrictions-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/the-latest-dine-in-restrictions-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"The latest dine-in restrictions in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"

Although health authorities in Thailand said the recent wave of COVID-19 has peaked, a new set of restrictions were still imposed starting from 1st May to curb the spread of the virus. In this <\/span>Pacific Prime Thailand<\/span><\/a> article, we will explain the details of the latest dine-in restrictions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The recent wave of coronavirus cases<\/span><\/h2>\n

Since early April 2021, a third-wave outbreak of COVID-19 has begun, with COVID-19-related infections and deaths spiking. This involves the highly transmissible B.1.1.7 variant and has accounted for about half of the country\u2019s total cases and deaths.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Bangkok Post<\/span><\/a> reports the following key figures for Thailand as of May 6th 2021:<\/span><\/p>\n

New daily cases: 2112\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Total cases till date: 74,900<\/span><\/p>\n

Total deaths till date: 318<\/span><\/p>\n

Three-tier domestic anti-COVID-19 measures\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

The latest restrictions are applied based on how provinces rank on a three-tier system of zones, according to their number of new COVID-19 cases. In other words, provinces with more new coronavirus cases will rank higher and will need to impose more stringent measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Deep Red (Highest number of cases)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Bangkok and Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, and Samut Prakan provinces<\/span><\/p>\n

Red (Medium number of cases)<\/span><\/h3>\n

Ang Thong, Chachoengsao, Chaiyaphum, Chanthaburi, Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Lamphun, Lopburi, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nan, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phatthalung, Phetchabun, Phetchaburi, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Phuket, Prachinburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Rayong, Roi Et, Sa Kaeo, Samut Sakhon, Saraburi, Sisaket, Songkhla, Sukhothai, Suphanburi, Surat Thani, Tak, Trang, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, and Yala provinces<\/span><\/p>\n

Orange (Lowest number of cases)<\/span><\/h3>\n

All other provinces, including Buriram and Phang Nga<\/span><\/p>\n

In the worst-tier Deep Red Zone provinces such as Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and four other provinces, restaurants can only provide delivery and takeout services until 9 pm, among other restrictions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n