i just heard there is a curfew 7pm to 7am in ko phangan starting tonight. not trying to start a panic here, just wondering what's going on?

The great Oz has not spoken yet so nobody knows

just shut the local gated pool/bar for a week by order i was staying at 

No , unless locally imposed 

 

Emergency Directive ... effective 26 May-30 April First Order .. under constant review.
Abstracted from Thai government broadcast
Summary points:

Existing provincial systems and restrictions remain.
Can be enhanced locally subject to Provincial Governor
No entering thailand with the exception of thai citizens, who need a fit to fly certificate
Internal flights unaffected but with additional screening
Goods in and out unaffected
No large gatherings
No fake news
Government officers to prepare eg registration of healthcare professionals, healthcare establishments etc
If situation worsens directives will be strengthened to be a direct order rather than a strong recommendation.

People should to stay at home especially people older than 70 or health issues, children less than 5 yrs unless for essential travel.
Travel to other provinces should not be undertaken unless important
Checks will be undertaken at provincial borders eg temperature check, reason for travel, social distancing, the phone monitoring application maybe required, id is essential.
Mask wearing mandatory
Quarantine for 14 days may be required if high temperature detected.
Necessary travel only is allowed
Factories, banks, atm, takeaway food outlets, dept stores open for food and essential products, pharmacies, hospitals, online delivery, factories all allowed
No curfew at this first order, but will review by 30 April.

Essentially existing situation with some additional travel restrictions within thailand, very restricted for travel into thailand itself, increased levels of checking.

The first Order will be reviewed and if the covid situation deteriorates further, more restrictive Orders will be introduced.

This for Phuket .. so it may be coming 

 

Richard Barrow in Thailand 

 

 

 

 

@RichardBarrow

 

IMPORTANT: The Governor of Phuket has asked both Thais and foreign tourists to observe a seven hour curfew tonight from 5:00pm-midnight by staying in their homes and hotel rooms. It is not known yet whether this will be extended #COVID19 #Thailand

Phuket self-curfew – it's only a recommendation – was based on people partying on Patong Beach, probably due to closed night-life, according to the news articles. Now the party might instead start after midnight...????

Koh Phangan resident restrictions (translate from a Thai post below)

1. Please stay home. You must wear a mask. There will be police checkpoints to arrest anyone not wearing a mask

2. All offices and businesses refuse services to anyone who's not wearing a mask

3. No dining in for restaurants, take away only

4. If you see any gathering for Thais or foreigners, please contact

Senior district attorney 0632088715
Protection district attorney 0639016921
Police 0622168899

1.ขอประชาชนในเกาะพะงัน เก็บตัวอยู่แต่ในบ้าน หากจำเป็น ให้ใส่หน้ากากอนามัย พรุ่งนี้ ตำรวจร่วมกับปกครอง จะตั้งด่านจับผู้ไม่ใส่หน้ากากอนามัยนะครับ 

2.ขอความร่วมมือ หน่วยราชการ ร้านสะดวกซื้อ ธนาคาร ร้านค้า ร่วมกัน ไม่ให้บริการแก่ผู้ไม่ปิดหน้ากากอนามัย รพ เกาะพะงันเริ่มแล้ว หากท่านไม่ฉุกเฉิน ไม่ใส่หน้ากากมาเราจะไม่ให้บริการ 

3. ร้านอาหาร โปรด งดการนั่งที่ร้าน ขอความร่วมมือให้ซื้อกลับไปทานที่บ้าน

4.หากท่านพบเห็น ผับ บาร์ ปาร์ตี้ หรือการชุมนุม รวมหมู่ ทั้งคนไทย และต่างชาติ กรุณา 
แจ้ง ปลัดอาวุโส 0632088715
ปลัดป้องกัน 0639016921
สารวัตร 0622168899

 

20 hours ago, steve2112 said:

i just heard there is a curfew 7pm to 7am in ko phangan starting tonight. not trying to start a panic here, just wondering what's going on?

 

How are you going to wear a mask if you dont have any, and cant buy them.

1 minute ago, Nyezhov said:

How are you going to wear a mask if you dont have any, and cant buy them.

This is where your bandanna comes into it's own.

Failing that a stocking, football sock or condom pulled firmly down over your head.

2 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

How are you going to wear a mask if you dont have any, and cant buy them.

You can always use a thai-solution...

Or an English one.......

 

Right, no curfew imposed yet as of this moment.