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Governor gets backing to extend nightlife hours to 2am

A DJ performs at a nightclub at Sukhumvit Soi 63 on Wednesday. (Photo: Wichan Charoenkiatpakul)

Tourism operators are supporting the Bangkok governor's proposal to extend nightlife hours until 2am and lift the outdoor mask mandate to boost tourism demand and attract workers back to the industry.

Allowing things to get back to normal, especially nightlife, is the right move to improve the economy and tourism demand after many destinations have already ended restrictions, said Marisa Sukosol Nunbhakdi, president of the Thai Hotels Association (THA).

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