Holidays to test Thailand's easing of virus restrictions


A teacher and students wearing hats designed for space keeper, practice social distancing to help curb the spread of the coronavirus at Ban Pa Muad School in Chiang Mai, north of Thailand. Thai authorities urged vigilance as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most restrictions imposed to fight the spread of the coronavirus. No new local infections have been reported in Thailand in more than a month. - AP

BANGKOK, July 4 (AP): Thai authorities urged vigilance as the country celebrates its first long holiday weekend after lifting most restrictions imposed to fight the spread of the coronavirus. No new local infections have been reported in Thailand in more than a month.

The four day holiday starting Saturday (July 4), incorporating two Buddhist holy days, is expected to see Thais return en masse from the cities where many work to their family homes in rural areas.

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