Patong Municipality issues health regulation notice to tattoo shops

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

A Patong Municipality health official carries out an inspection of a Patong tattoo shop. Photo: Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET:-- Patong Municipality yesterday (Sept 4) issued a notice to tattoo shops within the Patong area to strictly adhere to health regulations following Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) health officials closing a tattoo shop in Phra Nakhon district after it was found that it did not follow safe, hygienic practices.

 

The temporary closure of the Bangkok tattoo shop followed reports of the recent death of a 22-year old woman from Loei province last month, where HIV was recorded by a doctor as one of the causes.

 

A health official from Patong Municipality, Sirawat Kraingkrai, has also warned tourists to be aware when choosing a tattoo shop and make sure the shop features a ‘Patong Municipal Health Certificate’ on the premises.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-municipality-issues-health-regulation-notice-to-tattoo-shops-68529.php#i2Xke6m6rv2RZryw.97

 

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“We sent the following notice to tattoo shops on Sept 4, which was signed by Patong Deputy Mayor Banyong Kebsup.”

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5. All tattoo operators must advise their customers after having of things to ensure there are no avoid infections such as not going into the sea.

“Please follow this regulations seriously,” the notice read.

 

I tried to follow point 5 seriously, but had to admit defeat.

 

Looks like he is doing some rigorous scrutiny of the shop at least 2 lines already?

"The temporary closure of the Bangkok tattoo shop followed reports of the recent death of a 22-year old woman from Loei province last month, where HIV was recorded by a doctor as one of the causes."

 

And how many people contracted HIV from this shop, prior to its closure????????

 

12 hours ago, NamKangMan said:

"The temporary closure of the Bangkok tattoo shop followed reports of the recent death of a 22-year old woman from Loei province last month, where HIV was recorded by a doctor as one of the causes."

 

And how many people contracted HIV from this shop, prior to its closure????????

 

Surely septicaemia or something other than HIV.  Says as much about the standards of journalism and medical diagnosis of cause of death as it does about hygiene standards for tattoo artists here