Thailand, 2nd August: The Thai government has issued tougher measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. From 3rd August, 29 provinces have been designated as maximum control areas with tight restriction, 37 provinces as maximum control areas, and 11 provinces as controlled areas.

In maximum control areas with tight restrictions, gatherings are limited to 5 persons. In maximum control areas the limit is 20 persons, and in controlled areas the limit is 50 persons.

Separately, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will reopen Krabi and Phang Nga to fully vaccinated international tourists within the month.