As for lifting the state of emergency, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration has considered the issue from all aspects, ranging from public health and economy to society, she said. 
“The prime minister acknowledged that the state of emergency has adversely affected the country’s society and economy, which is why he is calling on all relevant agencies to step up and provide help,” she said, adding, “the lifting of other measures will depend on the number of new Covid-19 cases found in the future”.

Restrictions lifted gradually to avoid second wave

Lifting all restrictions will only bring about a second wave of infections as has happened in other countries, government spokesperson Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Monday (May 18) when explaining why the measures were being eased very gradually.