The Thai military lifted the ban when it seized power after months of unrest . The curfew posed a problem for Thailand 's soccer fans who wanted to watch the World Cup games with friends -- many of the matches start between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. local time . It had been lifted in more than 100 towns and cities , including tourist hotspots .
The Thai military lifted the ban when it seized power after months of unrest . It had been lifted in more than 100 towns and cities , including tourist hotspots .