Thai govt to decide on extending emergency decree, easing COVID-19 restrictions

 

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The government will this week decide whether or not to ease the restrictions put in place to help combat the spread of COVID-19.

 

With the current emergency decree set to expire on April 30, Thai media reports a decision on whether or not the decree will be extended is imminent. 

 

The Thai government is eager to try and alleviate the economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 while at the same time safeguarding against any further outbreak.

 

Meetings held between high ranking government officials were due to be held on Monday and a decision could even be reached later today, prior to being put forward for Cabinet approval on Tuesday.

 

The National Security Council will propose the emergency decree is extended for one more month so the pandemic can be properly brought under control, Naewna reported. 

 

However, some businesses, such as shopping malls, are expected to be allowed to reopen, albeit with strict social distancing measures in place.

 

Some domestic travel restrictions may be also lifted but the ban on inbound flights is expected to be extended until mid-May.

 

It is also not yet known if the restrictions regarding the sale of alcohol will be lifted. While alcohol sales at supermarkets and convenience stores may be permitted, bars and nightclubs are expected to remain closed.

 

Last week, Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government's Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), said that restrictions could be eased if the virus had been controlled locally. 

 

"If everyone cooperates, strictly maintain new habits including wearing masks and social distancing, the government will be aware of the change and gradually relax measures”, Dr Taweesin said.

 

 

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We shall see..rumours rumours rumours....

Just read that the centre of covid19 admin are recommending the state of emergency be extended 'til the end of May. Anutin also couldn't wait til the 12.30 announcement and told reporters that the numbers of cases today are in single digits.

 

Seems to me that the numbers being given to the public make for nice reading, but the government know they aren't reflective of what's really going on. 

And the populace will bow down in thanks as each little restriction is eased.

14 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Anutin also couldn't wait til the 12.30 announcement and told reporters that the numbers of cases today are in single digits.

Actually nine.  And reporting is decision has been made to extend emergency until the end of May.  So awaiting the details.

1 minute ago, lopburi3 said:

Actually nine.  And reporting is decision has been made to extend emergency until the end of May.  So awaiting the details.

Yes. They made they made the recommendation. 

State of Emergency likely to be extended for one more month

By THE NATION

 

 

The government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration reportedly resolved today that the state of emergency should be extended for another month after it was to expire on April 30. The resolution is in line with recommendations from national security officials and the Public Health Ministry.

 

The government clamped the state of emergency on March 26 until April 30 and imposed a 10pm to 4am curfew on April 3.

 

Source: http://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386839

 

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Many places lifting restriction like the worst hit USA,Italy Spain. Interesting to see what restrictions are relaxed here.

As it more or less normal here now even  barbers are open, just need Hompro to get its ass into gear and all will be well

 

More importantly P what about the beer Ban yes or no?

It's a foregone conclusion that the state of emergency will be extended. The big question is, to what extent will they allow life to return to something like normal?

The emergency decree has to be in place until people stop complaining and understand it is helping them and the rest of the country to stay healthy. Not talking about the economic side here. Just that maybe people can learn and not break the rules next time. If that is achieved, then it might take much shorter next time.

40 minutes ago, petermik said:

We shall see..rumours rumours rumours....

Central has informed their tenants to be ready for opening on the first of May.

Air Asia and Thai Lion Air expect to start some domestic flights at the same time.

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7 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

The emergency decree has to be in place until people stop complaining and understand it is helping them and the rest of the country to stay healthy. Not talking about the economic side here. Just that maybe people can learn and not break the rules next time. If that is achieved, then it might take much shorter next time.

You sound exactly like my sister in the UK 

That's one good thing about social distancing shes there i'm here

8 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

then it might take much shorter next time.

And the time after that, and the time after that  each time a bit more "normalcy" taken away and the whole world in an economic depression.

48 minutes ago, petermik said:

We shall see..rumours rumours rumours....

Prajuth is still mulling.

55 minutes ago, webfact said:

The National Security Council will propose the emergency decree is extended for one more month so the pandemic can be properly brought under control, Naewna reported. 

 

However, some businesses, such as shopping malls, are expected to be allowed to reopen, albeit with strict social distancing measures in place.

 

Some domestic travel restrictions may be also lifted but the ban on inbound flights is expected to be extended until mid-May.

seems sensible to me, lift some restrictions but keep the social distance in place. 

20 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

The emergency decree has to be in place until people stop complaining and understand it is helping them and the rest of the country to stay healthy. Not talking about the economic side here. Just that maybe people can learn and not break the rules next time. If that is achieved, then it might take much shorter next time.

Look,  look ,  over there, a  flying pig????

13 minutes ago, steven100 said:

seems sensible to me, lift some restrictions but keep the social distance in place. 

Do you think Prayut should vote in favour of continuing the emergency decree or do you not care what he does? 

No governments on the planet know the true infection and death numbers.

this can only be established by accurate testing of entire populations, pre and post death.

this is an openly known and tabled fact. No governments in the free and semi- free world present other than this fact.

 

2 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Do you think Prayut should vote in favour of continuing the emergency decree or do you not care what he does? 

If it means ensuring the transmission rate of infections drop then sure, why not. 

From CCSA briefing live. Ban on international incoming flights and Curfew extended to 31st May

Woohoo,.... more good nights sleep with no idiots racing around at night time. Lets hope those alcohol restrictions ease. All the local shops are all out!!

33 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

The emergency decree has to be in place until people stop complaining and understand it is helping them and the rest of the country to stay healthy. Not talking about the economic side here. Just that maybe people can learn and not break the rules next time. If that is achieved, then it might take much shorter next time.

So many people in the world are seemingly thrilled to have their personal freedoms taken away by a handful of power crazed authoritarians making decisions on how we can live our lives.... boggles the mind.

 

Further, a complete lack of understanding of how this 'crisis' is their wet dream test case for controlling the masses and the concept of a slippery slope. The naivete is breathtaking.

3 minutes ago, steven100 said:

If it means ensuring the transmission rate of infections drop then sure, why not. 

wow. just wow.

2 minutes ago, steven100 said:

If it means ensuring the transmission rate of infections drop then sure, why not. 

Exactly. He just needs to start supporting the poorest Thais or they'll be dying of other things. 

12 minutes ago, Canuck1966 said:

I see you have a picture of the fat controller as your profile pic now????????

yes, he's done a good job ( IMO ) with controlling the COVID-19 outbrake, and hopefully his decisions continue to help minimize infection transmission without prolonged damage to the economy albeit a balancing act.

1 hour ago, rkidlad said:

... but the government know they aren't reflective of what's really going on. 

Please tell what is really going on. 

I just want to be able to travel into the next Province so i get into Makro and get some food that is not available in Uttaradit . Uttaradit has Tesco and that's it absolutely pathetic but i am hoping that CP Group get to buy out Tesco so that we get  a Makro here .

8 minutes ago, jimn said:

From CCSA briefing live. Ban on international incoming flights and Curfew extended to 31st May

If this measure helps support a lower to minimal infection rate from a deadly virus then it's a no brainer.

5 minutes ago, idiot farang said:

So many people in the world are seemingly thrilled to have their personal freedoms taken away by a handful of power crazed authoritarians making decisions on how we can live our lives.... boggles the mind.

 

Further, a complete lack of understanding of how this 'crisis' is their wet dream test case for controlling the masses and the concept of a slippery slope. The naivete is breathtaking.

Don't worry, no one is trying to take your guns away.