Thailand shuts nightlife in 41 provinces ahead of Songkran festival

Thailand is tightening COVID-19 curbs in a bid to fend off a new wave of COVID-19 infections ahead of the Songkran New Year festival. Bars and clubs in Bangkok 40 other provinces have been ordered to shut. The new measures will kick in from April 10 and last for at least two weeks. The government is also in the process of allowing private hospitals to give out vaccines.