People pack Ratchadamri Road in Bangkok for a New Year countdown event last year. (Bangkok Post file photo)This year's New Year countdown celebrations may have to be divided into small zones with a limited number of participants, the government said on Wednesday. The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will today discuss these and other proposals for the upcoming New Year festivities, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The PM said that splitting the New Year's Eve celebrations into different zones might be the best way of preventing any possible spread of the coronavirus. "I'm not intending to damage anyone's parties but [just to pick the best choice] to ensure total safety for this year's celebrations."

Source: Bangkok Post December 17, 2020 02:25 UTC