π΄ BREAKING: The Thai government is extending the lockdown and curfew. They are also enlarging the dark red zone from 13 provinces to 29 provinces.
Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Ayutthaya, Chonburi, Chachoengsao, Kanchanaburi, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Ratchasima, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Rayong, Lopburi, Ratchaburi, Singburi, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Ang Thong, Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla and Yala.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The Thai government has announced an extension of the lockdown and curfew, expanding the dark red zone from 13 to 29 provinces, which includes major areas like Bangkok and Chonburi. The duration of the lockdown is expected to cover the whole month of August, as per updates from Thai television. There are questions regarding the implementation of curfew in the newly added provinces and the continuity of the sandbox program, with mixed opinions on the effectiveness of lockdowns being discussed among community members.