In an announcement released on Wednesday, the authorities ordered the temporary closure of pubs, bars, schools, tuition centres, child development centres, pools, amusement parks, nurseries, amulet markets, fitness clubs, internet café, parks, playgrounds, theatres, and snooker clubs.

Shopping complexes are allowed to keep supermarkets and pharmacies open. Banks in the complexes as well as shops selling IT gadgets, electrical appliances and construction materials can also stay open.

Dining in at restaurants and cafes is not allowed, though takeaways are still available. However, restaurants in hotels or resorts can continue serving.

Convenience stores are required to close between 10pm and 5am.

Pattaya, rest of Bang Lamung district locked down

Chonburi authorities have put all of Bang Lamung district, including Pattaya City, under lockdown in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19.