Total ban imposed on facemask exports

[snoop1130]

Total ban imposed on facemask exports

By THE NATION

 

 

The government has banned all exports of surgical facemasks to ensure an adequate supply to meet domestic demand while the Covid-19 virus threat persists, the Central Committee for Prices of Goods and Services announced on Friday (February 21).

 

Whichai Phochanakij, director-general of the Department of Internal Trade and the committee’s secretary, said exports had previously been limited to under 500 units per shipment without permission from the department.

 

But some businesses exploited a loophole that allowed them to export multiple shipmennts of under 500 units every day, Whichai said. 

 

There are two exemptions to the ban. 

 

Individuals travelling abroad can take up to 30 facemasks with them, and if they suffer from a medical ailment for which wearing a mask is recommended, they can take up to 50 of them, but they must first show a medical certificate affirming their condition.

 

Whichai said neighbouring countries in need can directly contact the Foreign Ministry and request a shipment and it will be taken under consideration.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30382570

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-02-21

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[ParkerN]

Surgical facemasks, which have been shown to be of marginal benefit but will help people to feel protected by the government. Which is likely all they're required to do. Not actually required to help avoid infection.

 

And why would they ban export of facemasks? because  they figure they'll be needed in Thailand.

 

Wait for some bad news would be my guess; probably because it's no longer 100% under control.

 

Oh dear.

[Assurancetourix]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

and if they suffer from a medical ailment for which wearing a mask is recommended, they can take up to 50 of them, but they must first show a medical certificate affirming their condition.

 A measure that will serve no purpose because when you know the ease with which you can get a medical certificate in this country.

[tifino]

Packs of 30s soon to appear on the shelves at Airport DutyFree!

 - buy first, and collect at the gate (as per alcohol) 

 

 

I really can visualise them going through your carry on bags... 

 

 

if they try to confiscate; just cough on the masks...

[digger70]

On 2/21/2020 at 6:27 PM, snoop1130 said:

Total ban imposed on facemask exports

One would think that they can make Millions a day ,say 10/20 /30 factories that there would be ample to Export But then where's the Logic?

[Fex Bluse]

Almost everything about the country is a complete joke