Thai Capital to Close Pubs, Bars in Some Areas to Contain Virus

  • Venues closed for two weeks in three districts in Bangkok
  • Many of 194 cases reported Monday connected to Bangkok venues

The Soi Cowboy touristic street in Bangkok

Photographer: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP/Getty Images

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Thailand ordered closure of entertainment venues including pubs and bars in some areas of the nation’s capital for two weeks to stem the spread of Covid-19 infections ahead of the Thai New Year holiday next week.