Night entertainment operators have welcomed the news that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will consider allowing them to resume business activities.
According to a source at Government House, an unlocking of night entertainment venues may be listed for a meeting of the CCSA's operation centre today, before the matter goes to the CCSA's meeting tomorrow.
The president of the Patong Entertainment Business Owners Club in Phuket yesterday thanked the government.
"I feel thankful that the government understands the difficult situation that night business operators have had to deal with," he said.
He said night entertainment outlets play an important role in tourism.
The president of the Khao San Business Association said business operators on Khao San Road have urged the government to extend operating hours and allow restaurants to serve alcohol until 11pm or midnight or 1am, depending on business zones as per pre-Covid.
Khao San typically welcomes 1,000-2,000 party-goers during weekdays and 5,000-6,000 people on Friday and Saturday nights.
He said these figures will double if operating hours extend to midnight or 1am.
