Covid-19: Pattaya beach remains off limits but restrictions for Koh Larn eased, says Chonburi governor

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Covid-19: Pattaya beach remains off limits but restrictions for Koh Larn eased, says Chonburi governor

 

Picture: Thai Rath

 

Thai Rath reported that the governor of Chonburi province held a Covid-19 meeting with his staff yesterday in which it was decided to relax restrictions on the  travel lockdown concerning Koh Larn. 

 

But the holiday island off the coast of Pattaya remains off limits to tourists, only residents will be allowed to go in and out. 

 

Phakarathorn Thienchai also said that he had instructed officials to remain vigilant in not allowing the use of the beaches in the Pattaya area.

 

He said that warnings had been given, people flouting the ban from now on would face arrest and prosecution. 

 

Thaivisa notes that the chief of the Pattaya police already reported that 11 foreigners and 12 Thais had been prosecuted.

 

Phakarathorn also said that some provincial offices such as the Land Department and registration offices would be open tomorrow, May 1st. 

 

Source: Thai Rath

 

 

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[Guderian]

So Bangkok is opening restaurants, gyms, golf courses, massage parlours and spas, but you can't even stroll along Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. What an utter farce.

[jacko45k]

And do I need to get in the truck for a beer run tomorrow or what?

[graemeaylward]

Is he wearing camouflage? ????

 

[OnTheGround]

Solely a Power trip.

No logic sense, as expected.

Massage places can open where people are next to each other. But 3-4 km long beach sand and walkway must remain closed.

(<deleted>)

Short of words.

 

 

[Phuketshrew]

57 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thaivisa notes that the chief of the Pattaya police already reported that 11 foreigners and 12 Thais had been prosecuted.

It would be great to see that story followed up? Are the farangs still banged up or did they get fined and released? Anyone know?

[Thunder26]

I have only one word for them: a**holes! 

[KhunBENQ]

Don't believe a word of those governors before Mr. P has spoken his verdict.

Might be a 180 degree turn. Chaos, chaos, chaos.

[WhatsNext]

I can't even walk the beach road in jomtien anymore. The one in front of view Talay 5. It was crowded 3 weeks ago when there was still a risk. Now that we are nearly virus free, there is police closing of more and more.

 

So we destroy the economy For 7 new cases per day ??? For54 people dead in 3 months ? This while on an average normal day in Thailand 65 people die on the road

 

There's just no sense anywhere right now

Edited April 30, 2020 by WhatsNext

[Creasy]

There is no money in fines to be made if they open the beach

[jmccarty]

9 minutes ago, WhatsNext said:

I can't even walk the beach road in jomtien anymore. The one in front of view Talay 5. It was crowded 3 weeks ago when there was still a risk. Now that we are nearly virus free, there is police closing of more and more.

 

So we destroy the economy For 7 new cases per day ??? For54 people dead in 3 months ? This while on an average normal day in Thailand 65 people die on the road

 

There's just no sense anywhere right now

We can't handle the truth is what this is saying.

[Phil McCaverty]

1 hour ago, Guderian said:

So Bangkok is opening restaurants, gyms, golf courses, massage parlours and spas, but you can't even stroll along Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. What an utter farce.

Pattaya has had no new cases for some time now but Bangkok is still generating them. It defies logic....unless you consider Thai logic 

[petermik]

8 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

Is he wearing camouflage? ????

 

It was called "flower power" back in the 60,s.....that,s what my dad told me anyhow

[Kerryd]

Wonder if they still have those "mountains of garbage" problem on Koh Larn or if they used the lull to get rid of it all.

Silly me, why would they do that ?

[Guderian]

2 hours ago, Phil McCaverty said:

Pattaya has had no new cases for some time now but Bangkok is still generating them. It defies logic....unless you consider Thai logic 

Yep, and as soon as Pattaya reopens it will be flooded by Bangkokians, closely followed by millions of Chinese as soon as they start flying again. They might as well have spared us all the lockdown nonsense and just not have bothered, people in Pattaya are not the problem, no matter what the likes of Anutin and the Cholburi guvnor may think!

[champers]

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

And do I need to get in the truck for a beer run tomorrow or what?

Expect an announcement today after 10pm.

[Jane Dough]

4 hours ago, Guderian said:

So Bangkok is opening restaurants, gyms, golf courses, massage parlours and spas, but you can't even stroll along Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. What an utter farce.

Not at all. Bangkokians have repeatedly shown during the pandemic that they are responsible citizens who can be trusted.

 

Compare that to the numpties in Pattaya.

 

We will enjoy some respite come Sunday, fully deserved.

 

Rooster

[Cake Monster]

4 hours ago, graemeaylward said:

Is he wearing camouflage? ????

 

No ! That looks like a Covid  shirt

[mok199]

OH they do love this power...

[Guderian]

6 hours ago, Jane Dough said:

Not at all. Bangkokians have repeatedly shown during the pandemic that they are responsible citizens who can be trusted.

 

Compare that to the numpties in Pattaya.

 

We will enjoy some respite come Sunday, fully deserved.

 

Rooster

Let me see now, the current tally of cases is Bangkok around 2,000 and Pattaya around 20. Perhaps you'd care to elucidate how that makes Bangcockers responsible and Pattayers memories? Or is it just the overwhelming sense of self-entitlement that characterises people from the capital that leads you to make such a silly statement? 

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, champers said:

Expect an announcement today after 10pm.

Usually off to bed, so like the previous announcement, a morning surprise for me!