BANGKOK — New Covid-19 restrictions came into force in Thailand on Monday to try to halt a spiraling outbreak that saw deaths hit a record single-day high over the weekend.
In Bangkok — where the latest outbreak has been traced back to a nightlife district — as well as 47 other provinces, wearing masks is now compulsory in public spaces, with some locations backing it up with the threat of a 20,000 baht ($640) fine.
Authorities in the capital have also closed a raft of venues including cinemas, parks, gyms, swimming pools, spas and nurseries.
The new restrictions come a week after authorities ordered bars and nightclubs to close and banned restaurants from serving alcoho…
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