Foreigners and locals in Thailand told to STAY INDOORS

 

General view of Central World mall after the government shut down all the shopping centers in the country due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Bangkok, Thailand March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun

 

Provincial governors throughout Thailand on Wednesday announced further measures in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

 

But at the very heart of the announcements was one clear message to people in Thailand: STAY INDOORS.

 

People are advised to stay indoors apart from going to the supermarket, pharmacy or carrying out some other essential business such as banking or immigration and that social distancing should be practiced at all times.

 

People in Thailand should also wear a mask when outdoors and ensure they regularly wash their hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.

 

The elderly, children aged under 5 and those with pre-existing health conditions are advised to avoid going outside altogether.

 

While there are no travel restrictions in place within Thailand, inter-provincial travel is also discouraged.

 

The news comes after provincial governors in Chonburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan announced the closure of shopping malls, golf courses and public parks, while social gatherings have also been banned.

 

Only supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and other ‘essential’ businesses can remain open. Food courts and restaurants must offer takeaway food only. Stores such as 7-Eleven and Family Mart can also remain open. 

 

In Phuket, the governor went one step further and requested tourists to not go outside between 5pm and midnight. 

 

The governor’s request came after large numbers of foreign tourists had been seen congregating and drinking on Patong Beach in recent evenings. 

 

Earlier on Wednesday, the Thai government stressed there was no curfew in Thailand but did say that road checkpoints will be set up nationwide to monitor traffic and screen travellers. 

 

From Thursday, Thailand closed its borders to foreign tourists.

 

 

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Foreigners and locals? So everyone!

2 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

Foreigners and locals? So everyone!

Shirley everybody but ME!

6 minutes ago, webfact said:

In Phuket, the governor went one step further and requested tourists to not go outside between 5pm and midnight. 

If we could know the motivations of the governor ....
And why foreigners and not Thai people?

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

But at the very heart of the announcements was one clear message to people in Thailand: STAY INDOORS.

Possible the most sensible comment to have come from the government to date. If people ignore the peril and keep socialising this virus will sweep rampantly through the country.

So, outcall only?

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

Provincial governors throughout Thailand on Wednesday announced further measures in order to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

Not in Roi Et Province.

Shopping malls, golf clubs, non essential shops still operating as usual.

3 minutes ago, darksidedog said:

Possible the most sensible comment to have come from the government to date. If people ignore the peril and keep socialising this virus will sweep rampantly through the country.

Not really, how about if we need go go out to eat.

 

Golf Clubs? Pattaya? Sattahip?

 

Exercise?

Edited March 26, 20206 yr by scubascuba3

13 minutes ago, Surelynot said:

Foreigners and locals? So everyone!

All except the soi dogs who can finally reclaim their territory!!

It will be interesting to see what happens this evening here in the moo baan.  At dusk there are people, including kids walking, riding bikes and playing badminton.  I usually go for a bike ride.

21 minutes ago, webfact said:

some other essential business such as banking or immigration

Regardless of how many thousands of people show up, god knows how many infected.

 

good job lads!

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

In Phuket, the governor went one step further and requested tourists to not go outside between 5pm and midnight. 

 

15 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said:

And why foreigners and not Thai people?

Thai people can also be tourists.

19 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said:

If we could know the motivations of the governor ....
And why foreigners and not Thai people?

Try reading the article "The governor’s request came after large numbers of foreign tourists had been seen congregating and drinking on Patong Beach in recent evenings." It did affect both Thais and 'Foreigners' (of every ilk) but this is not clear in the article.

 

The beauty of commenting from Phuket, not Nakkon Nowhere.

 

People are advised to stay indoors apart from going to the supermarket, pharmacy or carrying out some other essential business such as banking or immigration and that social distancing should be practiced at all times.

 

I stay now indoors 99% of the time. But it's impossible to keep social distance especially if we have to go to the immigration.

I have no car so normally I have to take the minivan and motorbike taxi to drive one hour to the immigration. Last time, on the way to the immigration I counted the people which are in close contact me in the minivan. (around 30 people going in and out ONE way. ) One woman was in front sneezing and coughing.At the immigration there wasn't so much people but again we still have contact with some. So I'm ok with social distancing and to stay indoors but Im guess many people do it with the minivan, the only solution I see is to take private taxi and hope that the immigration center is not full, because it's kind of useless if you stay indoors for 3 Month and then you come with around 50- 100people on one day in contact. 

 

 

 

24 minutes ago, Assurancetourix said:

If we could know the motivations of the governor ....
And why foreigners and not Thai people?

He said 'tourists', not foreigners, and even specifically mentioned Thai tourists.

6 minutes ago, geronimo said:

All except the soi dogs who can finally reclaim their territory!!

Something to seriously consider especially on  city streets is that soi dogs  generally survive on various food sources generated  by  normal daily  human business. How long before these dogs start  to suffer  real starvation and pack  fights  start and/or  menace anyone on the streets? Any  good  samaritan who feels the need to continue to go and feed may face a real problem .

 

Why do they always have to differentiate foreigners and locals ? Can a foreigner be a local after some years of residence in the country ? Can a local also be a foreigner for the same reason ? 

 

3 minutes ago, Elzear said:

Why do they always have to differentiate foreigners and locals ? Can a foreigner be a local after some years of residence in the country ? Can a local also be a foreigner for the same reason ? 

 

The PM has also specifically banned all nitpicking semantics comments for the forseeable future due to Corona virus infection rates spiking and a general distaste for bull sheeat when people are dying.

36 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

Shirley everybody but ME!

yes you.  and don't call me Shirley.

Does this mean that I am not supposed to be sitting on my balcony overlooking a forest, no-one else in sight, only the birds in the trees and the chickens running around? What a load of cobblers.

Stay away from other people who you do not know where they've been or in contact with. Wash hands every time you touch something. And to keep others happy, wear that mask.

Edited March 26, 20206 yr by stouricks

30 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Not really, how about if we need go go out to eat.

 

Golf Clubs? Pattaya? Sattahip?

 

Exercise?

With the warnings that we have had I would be surprised if there was anyone who could not provide food for themselves.  Takeaway, home delivery, cook at home etc.  

4 minutes ago, stouricks said:

Does this mean that I am not supposed to be sitting on my balcony overlooking a forest, no-one else in sight, only the birds in the trees and the chickens running around? What a load of cobblers.

 

 

You really need to ask that question?

28 minutes ago, geronimo said:

All except the soi dogs who can finally reclaim their territory!!

i saw reports from a man who was walking down deserted and very dark soi cowboy and he said there were large numbers of rats now running around. i mean more than before. 

Just now, Kadilo said:

You really need to ask that question?

Read the headline again.

Just now, stouricks said:

Read the headline again.

I guess some people just need every detail written and explained without the use of any common sense. 

5 minutes ago, losername said:

With the warnings that we have had I would be surprised if there was anyone who could not provide food for themselves.  Takeaway, home delivery, cook at home etc.  

Lots of mommy boys here.

Cannot do laundry or boil water. Why do you think so many come here and a couple weeks later, have a live in?

Edited March 26, 20206 yr by bkk6060

3 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

I guess some people just need every detail written and explained without the use of any common sense. 

Does that exist in LOS. And yes, everything does need to written and explained like 'drive on the left!'

My initial question was mean to be toungue in cheek. 

As I said...a load of cobblers.

Edited March 26, 20206 yr by stouricks

36 minutes ago, Tanoshi said:

Not in Roi Et Province.

Shopping malls, golf clubs, non essential shops still operating as usual.

not in Hua Hin. all shut down. no golf. department stores closed. take out food only in malls, Bluport and Market Village closed. take away only. groceries, pharmacy, hospitals are open. grab food people OK. 

46 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Not really, how about if we need go go out to eat.

 

Golf Clubs? Pattaya? Sattahip?

 

Exercise?

order in your food

 

golf - really

 

can you do pressups or running on the spot

 

 

Thanx for the update. I'll make sure I stay INDOORS