BANGKOK (XINHUA) - Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Monday (Aug 10) that its panel had decided to allow fans to attend sports events, as well as to allow Chinese traders to enter Thailand for fruit export.

The CCSA said that as Thailand inches towards 80 days free of Covid-19 local transmission, it is believed to be safe for spectators to attend large sports events. However, measures will tighten should the sports event be held indoors.

CCSA spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin also said that the CCSA panel has also agreed to allow Chinese traders to return to Thailand to buy Thai fruits for export, in order to help Thai farmers.

"However, the Chinese travellers will be subject to strict Covid-19 screening upon arrival and will have to go through 14 days mandatory quarantine at their own expense," said Dr Taweesin.

He also said the CCSA panel had also decided to grant full resumption of class attendance in schools, adding that if a school prefers online learning, it can use that option.

Restrictions on public transport services, on land and water, will be further eased by allowing buses and boats to operate at full capacity, but passengers must wear face masks, and a few other measures will be imposed to ensure safety.

Dr Taweesin said the panel will seek approval for these changes from the CCSA, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, at a meeting scheduled for Aug 21.

Cumulative infections in Thailand, to date, are 3,351, with 3,151 recoveries and 58 deaths, while 142 others are still being treated in hospital.