Bangkok and nine other provinces restrict movement to curb rising virus cases

Bangkok and nine other Thai provinces have announced new restrictions amid a surge in Covid-19 cases (Sakchai Lalit/AP)

Thailand’s capital announced a ban on indoor dining and gatherings of more than 20 people from Sunday, in addition to the closure of construction sites and the sealing off of workers’ quarters in Bangkok and nine other provinces.

The measures come amid a sharp rise in coronavirus cases and will remain in place for 30 days.