PM calls for distribution of face masks in risk-prone areas

By The Nation

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the authorities to arrange face masks for people in risk-prone areas and to also strictly inspect retailers who hoard stocks or jack up prices.

 

Government Spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said the prime minister was deeply concerned about the 2019 novel coronavirus situation, which affects people's health. He wants people to protect themselves.

 

“He has urged the concerned authorities to procure face masks and distribute them to people, especially those who live in risky areas, such as large provinces which get a lot of tourists,” she said.

 

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Defence has assigned the Royal Thai Army's Medical Department, Phramongkutklao Hospital and the Royal Thai Army Nursing College to send Army officials to distribute face masks in risk-prone areas of Bangkok such as crowded places and those with a lot of tourists, starting from Thursday (February 6).

 

The Army officials will provide 2,500 face masks in 18 areas, a total of 45,000 pieces, as follows:

 

February 6, 7am to 9am -- at Victory Monument, BTS Victory Monument Station, and Santirat Witthayalai School; from 3pm to 5pm at Pratunam Market, BTS Ari Station, and Silom Road.

 

February 7, 7am to 9am -- at Suan Misakawan School, BTS Phya Thai Station, and Saphan Khwai; from 3pm to 5pm at MBK Centre, Pratunam Market, and Santiphap Park.

 

February 8, 8am to 10am -- at Central Plaza Lardprao, Chatuchak Weekend Market, and Ratchawat Market; from 3pm to 5pm at Central World, Siam Square, and Si Yan Market.

 

The government spokeswoman added that the prime minister had also ordered the Ministry of Commerce to strictly inspect retailers who hoard face masks and hand gels or jack-up prices, after many people filed complaints.

 

“The prime minister has told people that if any retailer is found hoarding or jacking-up prices of these products in the retail and online markets, they can inform the Department of Internal Trade via hotline 1569 anytime,” she added.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30381691

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-02-06

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6 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has urged the authorities to arrange face masks for people in risk-prone areas

Brilliant! Almost beyond belief the speed at which this public health emergency is being dealt with.

Edited February 6, 20206 yr by NCC1701A

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Army officials will provide 2,500 face masks in 18 areas, a total of 45,000 pieces, as follows:

 

55555 so we have to share them?? There are 70 million people in Thailand sir!!

in most areas, face masks are already sold out.  Just go check on Lazada :  SOLD OUT ????

Prayut. Asleep at the wheel

2 hours ago, webfact said:

. He wants people to protect themselves.

What he should be saying is he wants the people to govern themselves because his government can't

100 % under control ?

16 hours ago, Creasy said:

Prayut. Asleep at the wheel

cha cha the magnificent is probably only prone to good news.  If he hears something he does not like, he calls if fake news.  When the news starts to show signs of validity, he then seems to go into knee jerk reaction mode.   Telling vendors not to hoard masks when they sold out days ago with little hope of getting new stock anytime soon.  The magnificent one may want to instruct people on how to make a mask when none are available. 

 

Was in Saigon.  Few Chinese go there as Vietnam celebrates the Lunar New Year as well, so it seems the outbreak is rather mild. Vietnam wins again.

17 hours ago, webfact said:

PM calls for distribution of face masks in risk-prone areas

 

The general also emphasized the importance of keeping one's chin protected.....in risk-prone areas.

 

 

 

Edited February 7, 20206 yr by Hayduke

Wow.... this is being managed with all the speed and efficiency of the response to the pollution apocalypse..... ????