Curfew to be lifted, emergency powers to remainThe streets around Democracy Monument in Bangkok are deserted as the night curfew deadline approaches. (Photo: Arnun Chonmahatrakool)The night curfew could be lifted for 15 days, as a trial, but the emergency decree will remain in force to ensure continued containment of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). However, use of state of emergency power under the executive decree on public administration in emergency situations will continue. The emergency decree prevented airlines from suing the government for banning their flights, Gen Nathapol said. Gatherings would not be prohibited, to show that imposition of the emergency decree had nothing to do with any political interests, Gen Nathapol said.

Source: Bangkok Post June 10, 2020 03:56 UTC