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    More provinces shutter public outlets to create social distance amid Covid-19 threat

    After Bangkok announced the closing of 26 different locations in Bangkok from March 22 to April 12, to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic, five neighbouring provinces -- Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani -- followed the capital with the same measures.


    Besides schools and colleges, malls with the exception of supermarkets and pharmacies, will remain closed among numerous other retail and service businesses.

    Meanwhile, provinces in different regions have also announced lockdowns to prevent the outbreak of Covid-19.(Update at 3:30 PM)


    A Nakhon Ratchasima official has announced the closure of 22 public places in the province until April 22. These include: Restaurants (can open only food section, which should sell only on a takeaway basis. The food section in hotels that serve only guests can be open); department stores, except the supermarket and pharmacy sections, as well as food zones (only for selling takeaway); spa and massage parlours; slimming centres; pet spa and grooming centres; skate and rollerblade arenas; beauty salons and aesthetic clinics; theme parks; bowling alleys and arcade game centres; karaoke booths; computer and internet cafés; golf courses and golf driving ranges; swimming pools; tattoo parlours; nursery and children care at home business; elderly care at home business; amulet centres; convention and exhibition centres; markets except fresh food vendors and food stalls that are necessary for daily life; preschools, public and private schools, boarding schools, international schools, seminary schools, tutoring centres; public and private universities and graduate schools, as well as vocational colleges; movie theatres, and massage parlours. In addition, boxing stadium, sports stadium, race track, chicken fighting stadium, snooker club, cow and buffalo markets will remain closed.



    Meanwhile, a Phayao official announced the Baan Hua Kwok Thai-Laos border crossing point will close on Monday (March 23) until the virus outbreak is controlled.Chiang Mai has closed from March 19 to April 1 spa shops, health massage parlours, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, playgrounds in malls, and walking street. It has also closed the boxing stadium, race course and chicken fighting stadium.

    Chiang Rai has ordered the closure of some locations, from March 21 to April 3. They include spa shops, health massage parlours, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, playgrounds in malls, and walking street plus boxing stadium, horse race course and chicken fighting stadium.

    In addition, people have been told to avoid organising activities that include a large number of people; not more than 100 people can participate in an activity, or if there is a need to arrange the activities, people must sit not less than a metre apart.


    Songkhla has closed some locations from March 20 to April 2. They include spa shops, health massage parlours, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, and walking street. In addition, boxing stadium, horse race course, chicken fighting stadium, playgrounds, sports stadium and pool venues will be closed. Government agencies have to cancel or postpone activities that involve a lot of people, such as sporting events, traditional activities, or activities with 50 or more participants. The private sector must strictly screen people before they enter service places such as department stores, markets or petrol stations by taking their temperature and offering hand sanitiser. Colleges, schools and tutorials must switch to online learning.

    Phitsanulok has closed some locations from March 20 to April 2. They include spa shops, health massage parlours, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, pubs, educational institutions, colleges, both public and private schools, and cram schools.

    Also closed are: boxing stadium, horse racetrack, chicken fighting stadium, sports stadium and pool venues. Locals have been told to refrain from organising activities that include a large number of people unless it is an important activity and complies with the measures prescribed by Phitsanulok province


    The private sector has to ensure strict screening of people before they enter service places such as department store, market, or petrol station by checking the temperature and providing hand sanitiser Locals must avoid activities that would make people move across the province.


    Ranong has temporarily closed some locations from March 20 to April 2. They include spa shops, health massage parlours, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, pubs, educational institutions, sports stadium, boxing stadium, and theatre.

    The use of border crossings for movement of people, vehicles and goods along the border of Ranong province has been suspended except at the permanent crossing point of Ranong-Koh Song island in the area of ​​the fish market pier.Ratchaburi has temporarily closed some locations from March 20 to April 2.

    They include spa shops, beauty salons, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres, and pubs.

    In addition, boxing stadium, horse racing track, chicken fighting stadium, sports stadium, educational institutions, colleges, both public and private schools, and cram schools, department stores, fresh markets, walking street and massage houses have been temporarily closed.

    Service providers have been told to strictly screen customers and follow health safety measure such as employees wearing face masks and keep clean with hand sanitisers. People have been urged to refrain from organising activities that involves a large gathering.


    Mae Hong Son has closed some locations for 14 days. They include spa shops, beauty salons, massage houses, karaoke shops, game centres, fitness centres, theatres and pubs.

    Also closed are boxing stadium, horse racetrack, chicken fighting stadium, and sports stadium. Locals have been told to refrain from organising activities that include a large number of people.

    Fever screening measures have been increased for those travelling to Mae Hong Son province as follows: - Travellers using public buses and private vehicles at Mae Ping, Nartum, Mae Suong and Mae U Kho checkpoints; - Travellers entering the country at all five temporary permitted areas -- Baan Huai Phueng, Baan Nam Peang Din, Baan Huai Ton Noon, Baan Sao Hin, and Baan Mae Sam Lab; - Fever screening points for travellers arriving at public transport stations, such as at airport, bus station, and bus terminal. - Travellers staying in a hotel, homestay, including all types of accommodation.

    More provinces shutter public outlets to create social distance amid Covid-19 threat (Updated)

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    They better shut down the whole damn country. The Thai's and their distaste for rules could very well blow this whole pandemic to high heaven.

    Thai's partying last night along Bang Saen Beach.

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    Quote Originally Posted by aging one View Post
    They better shut down the whole damn country. The Thai's and their distaste for rules could very well blow this whole pandemic to high heaven.

    Thai's partying last night along Bang Saen Beach.
    And Spring break in Florida?

    The only reason the beaches are empty there is because they've been closed.

    But yeah, let's chunter on about 'The Thai's' [sic.]

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    Quote Originally Posted by cyrille View Post
    And Spring break in Florida?

    The only reason the beaches are empty there is because they've been closed.

    But yeah, let's chunter on about 'The Thai's' [sic.]
    Why do you insist on taking the topic off thread? Idiot. Maybe you are another one trying to deflect the piss poor Thai resource application?

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    BANGKOK: Thailand's northern tourist province of Chiang Mai, a big favourite with South-East Asian and Chinese tourists, is temporarily closing all department stores, marketplaces and public service spots, beginning on Monday (March 23), to contain the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

    Chiang Mai Provincial Governor Charoenrit Sa-nguansat announced in a press conference the tourist province is closing all department stores, marketplaces and public service spots from March 23 until April 12 to contain the Covid-19 spread.

    Nevertheless, supermarkets, restaurants and foodshops in the premises of the department stores remain open for customers only to buy food and take it home and cannot eat it there, according to the provincial governor.

    Besides, all other restaurants, foodshops and market stalls selling fresh, dried and cooked food throughout the northern province are still open but customers are not allowed to eat the food there and can only buy and take it home, Charoenrit said.

    Public service spots ordered by the provincial governor to be temporarily closed include beauty salons, barbershops, spas, swimming pools, cinemas, stadiums, fitness parlors, massage parlors, sport facilities, internet service and karaoke lounges, among others.

    Chiang Mai apparently followed suit of Bangkok which is temporarily closing all department stores, marketplaces and public service spots from Sunday until April 12. - Xinhua/Asian News Network

    Thailand's Chiang Mai closes all department stores, marketplaces and public service spots | The Star Online







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