Thailand bans rallies, public gatherings to prevent COVID-19 spread
The Ratchakitcha, or Government Gazette website, of Thailand on March 6 published an order prohibiting rallies or public gatherings that could risk spreading Covid-19 in provinces at high risk.
Bangkok (VNA) - The Ratchakitcha, orGovernment Gazette website, of Thailand on March 6 published an order prohibiting ralliesor public gatherings that could risk spreading COVID-19 in provinces at highrisk.
Chief of Defence Forces, General Chalermpol Srisawat,signed the order on March 5 prohibiting people from holding rallies orpublic gatherings in Bangkok, Samut Prakarn, Samut Songkhram, Nonthaburi,Nakhon Pathum, and Pathum Thani provinces without approval from officials.
People who violate the order will face two years'imprisonment, or fine up to 40,000 baht (1,300 USD), or both.
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Illustrative image (Photo: AFP/VNA) 
