Can Thais buy alcohol at restaurants starting June 15?

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Thais may be able to purchase alcohol at restaurants from June 15 as part of a proposed reopening plan.

Thailand is considering a plan that could allow for the sale of alcohol in dine-in restaurants as part of the next phase of business reopenings. This potential measure is being evaluated alongside other activities that carry a higher risk of transmission, with a possible commencement date as early as June 15 or before the end of the month. The government's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration is scheduled to review this draft plan on Friday.
Proposed Reopening of High-Risk Businesses

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration is set to deliberate on a draft plan that encompasses the reopening of several "high risk" businesses and activities. This plan, if approved, could see establishments and venues resuming operations from mid-June onwards. The spokesman for the centre, Taweesin Wisanuyothin, indicated that the proposed list includes schools, alcohol sales in dine-in restaurants, concerts with seating, amusement parks and playgrounds, and outdoor sports facilities.
Timeline for Potential Resumption

The businesses and activities included in the draft plan are slated for a potential resumption as early as June 15, or at some point before the conclusion of the month. This phased approach to reopening follows a period where Thailand reported no local transmissions of the coronavirus for 16 consecutive days. The government has been gradually easing restrictions since early May, allowing for the reopening of various sectors like shopping malls, public parks, restaurants, gyms, and cinemas.
Exclusions from the Current Plan

While the proposed plan outlines the reopening of numerous establishments, it explicitly excludes certain types of venues. Nightlife venues and "soapy massage" parlours are not included in the current draft for this next phase of reopenings. This indicates a continued cautious approach towards sectors that are perceived to pose a higher risk for virus transmission, even as other businesses are considered for resumption.

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