Entertainment venues in Pattaya have urged the government to ease Covid-related measures to allow them to sell alcoholic drinks ahead of the New Year Festival.
Entertainment venues in Pattaya have urged the government to ease Covid-related measures to allow them to resume operations and sell alcoholic drinks at open-air venues ahead of the New Year Festival in a bid to spur tourism.
When Pattaya joins Bangkok, Chiang Mai and 12 other destinations in welcoming back fully vaccinated tourists without the need for quarantine next month, the town will finally return to full throttle.
Governor rules out Chon Buri lockdown
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51 more infections reported in province
published : 2 Jan 2021 at 04:00
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Chon Buri s governor has ruled out a total provincial lockdown despite the number of local Covid-19 cases rising by 51.
Pakarathorn Thianchai said on Friday tourists were free to visit the province and would not have to self-quarantine for 14 days either when they arrived or returned home.
He said tourists were still travelling to Pattaya despite the provincial authority cancelling the New Year countdown and imposing a partial lockdown in high-risk areas.
Pattaya and the rest of Bang Lamung district has been in lockdown since Dec 30 after it registered 22 new Covid-19 infections. Most entertainment venues, including the city s bars, were closed as a result. However, people were still seen shopping and strolling along the beach.