More than 2 million people used public transport to travel to their provincial homes and for leisure trips on the eve of the Asahna Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent weekend on Friday, according to the Transport Ministry. Chaiwat Tongkamkoon, permanent secretary for transport, on Friday said 2,272,275 people boarded public transport vehicles on Friday, 7.79% more than predicted. Given large numbers of people using public transport services, Mr Chaiwat said, he has instructed state agencies to strictly enforce health and safety measures to keep the risk of Covid-19 infection at bay. Maj Narin said speed cameras have been installed around the park to protect wild animals from being hit by cars. The number of visitors to popular tourist spots in the park is limited to prevent overcrowding amid Covid-19 fears, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post July 04, 2020 23:26 UTC