Thailand reopens four Mekong River ports to allow shipment of goods from China

This aerial photo taken on September 20, 2019 shows boats docked on the Mekong River on the Thai side of the Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai province. - AFP

BANGKOK (Xinhua):Thailand has lifted its ban to close four ports at the Mekong River to allow essential goods to be shipped to and from China as Thailand is currently facing the Covid-19 outbreak.

The four ports, including cargo terminals and border crossing, were closed since March 21 to curb the virus outbreak, leaving only two bridges over the Mekong River in Chiang Kong and Mae Sai districts to remain open.