Exemptions to curfew in Thailand

The nationwide curfew between 10pm and 5am imposed after the coup in Thailand yesterday will not apply to specific groups of people, the military’s National Peace and Order Maintaining Council (NPOMC) said.

In a televised broadcast, deputy army spokesman Winthai Suwaree said travellers who are to leave or enter the kingdom during the curfew period will be allowed to move about during the curfew.

Other groups include private employees or government officials working night shifts in various sectors such as factories, hospitals, aviation businesses and logistics. Exemption also covers people in need of travelling to hospitals and humanitarian workers. 

People who happen to have urgent or important errands during the curfew hours are advised to ask for permission from military officers near their homes.

Source: Bangkok Post