All food shops in Bangkok are allowed to serve customers at their tables from 6am-7pm, but no alcohol, with only takeaway service after 9pm.
A Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman said this applied to shops serving all kinds of food, including bars and cafes, effective from Tuesday until the end of the month.
However, proprietors must strictly enforce social distancing measures, including 1.5 metres distance between the tables.
Alcoholic drinks were banned from all food shops, to discourage customers from staying longer, the spokesman said.
Bangkok is one of the 28 provinces most affected by the new coronavirus outbreak. City Hall is encouraging people to stay home and avoid social activities that bring together a large number of people.
