People in dark-red zones will neither need to be fully vaccinated nor pass a Covid-19 test to dine in at restaurants, according to the Royal Gazette.

The latest announcement contradicted earlier reports saying restaurants and eateries wishing to reopen would be required to restrict dine-in services to fully vaccinated patrons and/or those who have passed a Covid test before entering.

The news was published in the Royal Gazette on Saturday, along with mention of the easing of other Covid-19 curbs which were endorsed by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

A source close to the matter said the CCSA will provide more detailed guidance on the issue later.

CCSA spokesman, Taweesilp Visanuyothin, on Monday instructed the Public Health Ministry and others concerned to formulate ways of determining the impact such eased measures will have on the number of infections.

While restaurants and several other businesses are gearing up to open, the 9pm-4am curfew will remain in place, with all employees still asked to work from home until Sept 14.

Beyond changes specific to restaurants, public gatherings of no more than 25 people will once again be allowed in dark-red zones, albeit with permission from authorities.