Thailand is planning on lifting all business and activity lockdowns on July 1, 2020.

The reopening of the economy would impact both inter-provincial and international travel restrictions, as well as put an end to the emergency decree and curfew, the National Security Council chief, secretary-general Gen Somsak Rungsita, said.

The full reopening will come after the third phase of the relaxation to take place in June.

Officials would use July to prepare measures for the reopening.

"Authorities will have serious discussions because after the emergency decree ends, other laws will be used instead," he said, according to Bangkok Post.

"People's cooperation is important. This concerns the use of face masks, social distancing, hand wash and limited activities. As long as the disease is spreading worldwide, we will have to fight against it for a while."

What to expect

The executive decree on public administration in emergency situations would end in June.

The ban on international travel would continue until then, but would be lifted after that month.

Details will be finalised on May 29 on what businesses could resume and on what conditions under the third phase of relaxation in June.

In June, curfew hours would be further shortened, more activities at malls would resume, and athletes' practicing grounds would reopen.

Operators and customers would be required to use Thai Chana mobile application for checking in and out of premises.

This was so as the businesses allowed to reopen in this stage are medium- to high-risk ones.

Movie theatres remain closed

Movie theatres, though, would not reopen because operators said there was no new movie during this time.

The government was considering financial aid for temples where all activities stopped including donations from the public.

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