Govt bans rallies ahead of kingdom's reopeningA protester flashes a three finger salute during a memorial for Warit Somnoi, a protester who has died two months after being shot during an anti-government rally, outside Din Daeng police station on Friday. The government issued an order banning rallies and activities from Monday. (AFP photo)The government has issued a fresh order banning rallies and activities deemed at risk of spreading Covid-19 across the country ahead of the kingdom's upcoming reopening to international travellers. The new order replaces the Sept 30 announcement on the ban on mass gatherings and activities deemed at risk of spreading the virus. Under the new order, rallies and risky activities, especially in the 17 provinces designated for tourism reopening, are prohibited unless permitted by the authorities concerned.
