Thailand plans to allow some construction projects to resume in its capital and surrounding provinces although most sites and workers' camps will remain closed as the Southeast Asian country deals with its biggest coronavirus outbreak to date, Reuters reports.

The national Covid-19 task force has agreed to relax curbs on construction projects where they could cause damage or danger, the government said on its Facebook page. It cited underground projects, scaffolding and those related to traffic safety as examples.

Movement of construction workers will be allowed for outbreak containment such as health screening and vaccinations, the government said, adding that further details would be announced later.