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Thailand enters third phase of lockdown

Thailand entered the third phase of its lockdown on June 1, with moderate-risk businesses allowed to be reopened, while the country observes a shortened curfew from 9pm to 3am.
Thailand enters third phase of lockdown ảnh 1In Thailand (Photo: Internet)


Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand entered thethird phase of its lockdown on June 1, with moderate-risk businesses allowed tobe reopened, while the country observes a shortened curfew from 9pm to 3am.

The same day, the country recorded only one COVID-19 importedcase and zero death, marking the seventh consecutive day without transmissionin the community.

Also as of June 1, Thailand confirmed 3,082 infections,including 57 deaths and 2,965 recovered patients

As scheduled, the country’s reopening in July will be thefinal stage in Thailand’s two-month lockdown.

The pandemic cost Thailand’s tourism industry 40 percent inrevenue in the first quarter.

Phuket beachesremain closed indefinitely, but the open beaches in Hua Hin and Rayong aredrawing crowds of travellers./.

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