Thais head for movies and massage as virus lockdown eases | Reuters

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BANGKOK (Reuters)-As the coronavirus restrictions are further relaxed and the number of new infections is still low, Thais watched a movie on Monday and enjoyed a foot massage, which was a welcome for their pampering and pastime.

Large shopping malls later opened, curfews were shortened, and more businesses reopened, including health clubs, spas, traditional massage centers and movie theaters.

To date, Thailand has recorded 3,082 confirmed cases and 57 deaths. There has been no local transmission in the past 7 days. Many Thais returning from abroad have been quarantined in recent weeks.

Thai masseuses wearing plastic masks and masks rubbed the toes of satisfied customers. They relaxed on reclining chairs with a large space in between. Regularly disinfect the plastic floor mattresses for the next customer.

Nattida Kittipongpattana said: “I have been waiting for the massage for a long time, so I decided to come on the first day when the massage was reopened.” She drove for an hour and wiped it. foot.

The masseuse Suratsawadee Pokapanich said that all measures are being taken to keep clients healthy.

She added: "We avoid any massage close to the neck and face."

The cinema reopened under strict social distancing. Each theater can accommodate up to 200 people, with vacancies on both sides of each customer, and vacant seats in front.

Staff wearing gloves and masks checked the temperature of everyone entering the theater. After each inspection, staff wearing full protective clothing will spray disinfectant on each row of seats.

Narute Jiensnong, chief marketing officer of Cineplex, said that social distancing requirements mean VIP treatment for customers.

He said: "These measures will give people the confidence to return to the cinema, and we also have zones to make it more unique."

Reporting by Jiraporn Kuhakan; writing by Martin Petty; editing by Angus MacSwan

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