"lifted"

Some former residents have begun “preparatory stays” in Futaba, Fukushima Prefecture, staying overnight for the first time since the 2011 nuclear disaster, as part of preparations to return there permanently.

Experts suggest that restrictions can be eased in some areas, provided it is not done all at once and everywhere.

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Friday that the ban on political activities could be lifted following, the promulgation of the new charter that has paved the way now to a general election, but he declined to say when.