Pattaya considers total lockdown - people can't leave or enter, possible fines if not wearing a mask outside

 

Image: Manager

 

The Pattaya mayor is considering some of the most draconian Covid-19 regulations yet.

 

And the effect on foreigners and tourists staying in Pattaya looks set to be dramatic.

 

The proposed regulations include a complete lockdown of Pattaya, Manager reported. The move is subject to final government approval.

 

The strong-arm mayor's actions came as 25 people were confirmed to have coronavirus in Bang Lamung. Fourteen foreigners and 11 Thais have the virus making it the second worst affected district in Chonburi.

 

The latest case was a Russian who contacted the Land Department office. This seems to have been the final straw for the mayor.

 

Manager's article pointed the finger at foreigners for being largely responsible for spreading the virus.

 

Now no one faces being able to leave or enter from now on to prevent the spread.

 

They reported that any foreigners outside without a mask on could be fined 20,000 baht.

 

Everything like department stores, restaurants, pubs and clubs has already been shut down.

 

All main roads would be sealed off into and out of Pattaya. Only vital supplies would be allowed to get through and businessmen with legitimate reasons are being issued with permits.

 

Anyone trying to return home faces strict questioning.

 

Movement will be permitted on secondary roads within Pattaya.

 

All hotels still with foreigners in them have been ordered to provide lists within three days. All guests have been told to stay inside.

 

A strict curfew is in place overnight from 10 to 4am according to nationwide instructions.

 

Source: Manager

 

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No evidence of masks being effective at stopping the spread of any diseases.

 

An appalling abuse of power if this is put into effect. 

20 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Anyone trying to return home faces strict questioning.

What like the one's who turned up at the airport earlier .. 

 

20 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Manager's article pointed the finger at foreigners for being largely responsible for spreading the virus

Playing the blame game is not productive nor helpful in this current climate .. And in doing so it it leaves them open to accusations of double standards in their own handling of the whole situation from the day it first hit the headlines .. Rather than continue with the anti foreigner sniping they might be better occupied coming up with a recovery program for when this is finally over .. And the constant bitching is not the way to go about it .. 

Edited April 4, 20206 yr by Justgrazing
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20 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The latest case was a Russian who contacted the Land Department office. This seems to have been the final straw for the mayor. and spooked them?

 maybe he walked straight in thru the front door, and spooked them

21 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

They reported that any foreigners outside without a mask on could be fined 20,000 baht.

That's surely a step too far! Foreigners are being treated like plague carriers whose only intent is to infect and kill the locals? BS!

Does foreigners include chinese too?

27 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

 

Manager's article pointed the finger at foreigners for being largely responsible for spreading the virus.

I don't recall foreigners being in charge of the decision to keep welcoming tourists for several weeks after a border closure was the sensible thing to do.

The attempted deflection of blame is becoming beneath contempt. I shall surely remember this when the virus has passed by and leaving here is looking increasingly likely.

20 minutes ago, z42 said:

No evidence of masks being effective at stopping the spread of any diseases.

 

said the CDC representative when he realised they'd shipped all the masks to China

4 minutes ago, jimmjam said:

Does foreigners include chinese too?

 

in racist LALA land? i doubt it

 

 

 

 

Edited April 4, 20206 yr by GeorgeCross

22 minutes ago, z42 said:

No evidence of masks being effective at stopping the spread of any diseases.

 

An appalling abuse of power if this is put into effect. 

Then don't wear one.

Just make sure you have 20k in your pocket.

Anybody seen Escape from new york,

I think you better call Snake Pliskin

jail time in pattaya, Big c in Bangkok has a lot of face masks. Hopefully big cs in pattaya are the same. stay safe, everyone.

He looks to blame the westerners on dear oh dear, should look further up the gravy chain to who allowed the continued entrance of Chinese to Thailand for months and months and in Pattaya happily took their money never mind the virus.......... now the jobbies are really hitting the wok!!

WHEN will our embassies step in to stop this madness?

I'm furious, this is going to cost lives soon

I'm all for the threat of military intervention from the west to stop this victimisation 

They are literally putting targets on our backs

Edited April 4, 20206 yr by GordyS

Point a few rockets in the direction of Thailand and watch them backdown like the cowards they are 

54 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

They reported that any foreigners outside without a mask on could be fined 20,000 baht.

so only foreigners will be fined - what sort of message is that

 

I hope all foreigners in Thailand and planning future visits will take note of this blatant racism and foolery 

 

TVF need to relax posting rules so I can say exactly what I want to say about this ????

Edited April 4, 20206 yr by smedly

I haven't seen any masks for sale in Pattaya for the last 6 weeks so how can i buy one!

50 minutes ago, z42 said:

No evidence of masks being effective at stopping the spread of any diseases.

 

An appalling abuse of power if this is put into effect. 

If masks dont stop the virus spreading, why do doctors and nurses wear them when treating virus patients ? Have they got it wrong 

42 minutes ago, darksidedog said:

That's surely a step too far! Foreigners are being treated like plague carriers whose only intent is to infect and kill the locals? BS!

I agree, it should read Anyone without a mask will be fined, but hey, why pass on a golden opportunity to stick it up those pesky foreigners right?...

10 minutes ago, JusticeGB said:

I haven't seen any masks for sale in Pattaya for the last 6 weeks so how can i buy one!

Plenty for sale at Central Festival right beside the supermarket on the ground floor. Just some cheap, useless cloth and other material ones that won't help one bit but it will make the Thais happy. 

If a total lockdown is whats needed to keep the numbers down then I reckon it is a great idea.... look at the countries that ignored the issue.

17 minutes ago, JusticeGB said:

I haven't seen any masks for sale in Pattaya for the last 6 weeks so how can i buy one!

Was out shopping this morning, many places are selling them.

 

Maybe your eyes are painted on.

12 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

If masks dont stop the virus spreading, why do doctors and nurses wear them when treating virus patients ? Have they got it wrong 

Because the surgical masks are only for protecting the patient.

For self protecting you will need the FFP3 mask and a Face shield.

Foreigners are the life blood of Pattaya and now we are being treated like pariahs.

1 hour ago, z42 said:

No evidence of masks being effective at stopping the spread of any diseases.

 

An appalling abuse of power if this is put into effect. 

That doesn't matter, if they want you to wear one than do it!

58 minutes ago, tifino said:

 maybe he walked straight in thru the front door, and spooked them

It was a she...and checking her FB is unbelievable the thousands of people she could have infected is frightening..all her family are already hospitalized with one on a ventilator....

12 minutes ago, Ohyesuare said:

Plenty for sale at Central Festival right beside the supermarket on the ground floor. Just some cheap, useless cloth and other material ones that won't help one bit but it will make the Thais happy. 

Standard face masks are widely available for next to nothing....
Those masks may help to reduce the risk of infection for other people. WHO says it does not protect the people who wear them, or at least it is not proven.

Anyhow, if those standard mask only have an effect if someone is sneezing or coughing, it already helps to reduce the risk for others. So one should were those mask when in a shop, post office etc. 
Szenario: Not possible to keep 1.5 metre distance to other people.

German virologists say, if you just walk by an infected person for a short time, like in a park, and even if the distance is less then 50cm, the risk of infection is close to zero.

The ratio is time - distance. Sitting with someone for 10 minutes and drink a coffee or beer, chatting = high risk of infection. 

Just walk past = almost zero risk.

 

Many Thais I see even have a mask on when sitting in there own car alone or with there children.
So they clearly not understand the concept why they should were the mask. 

The certified masks are worldwide in short supply and since medical personal, which works with infected patients needs those, only they should use those masks now. Those workers need them for personal protection

 

 

What pisses me off is that I still see a lot of Thais without mask and nobody cares.

Was shopping at Big C Extra Pattaya Klang yesterday and have seen at least 10 Thais without mask but not a single Foreigner.

I also passed today the big Plot on the Khao Thalo / Sukhumvit Intersection and they setting up the monthly amusement park and market for the Thais.

This country turned to such an racist place that i dont know for how long I can stand it.

 

15 minutes ago, MoD1977 said:

What pisses me off is that I still see a lot of Thais without mask and nobody cares.

Was shopping at Big C Extra Pattaya Klang yesterday and have seen at least 10 Thais without mask but not a single Foreigner.

I also passed today the big Plot on the Khao Thalo / Sukhumvit Intersection and they setting up the monthly amusement park and market for the Thais.

This country turned to such an racist place that i dont know for how long I can stand it.

 

Does it <deleted> you off that I will only put one if the place I'am entering requires it ?

8 minutes ago, Thian said:

That doesn't matter, if they want you to wear one than do it!

Long discussion with my ancient Dad today to get it through that none of the PPE and hygiene practices eliminate chances of getting it and the best anyone can hope for is a reduction of risk. So stop sticking your thumb up your bum, or picking your nose and making excuses. The doctors don't wear surgical masks to protect themselves for <deleted> sakes, but so they don't contaminate the patient, or in the case of covid 19 somebody else, like a Thai.

Thick as a brick