Bangkok starts to open but not Chiang Mai?

[Trujillo]

I see where today in Bangkok restaurants can open with seating providing there is "social spacing" and other tweaks. Some other businesses can open with similar "safeguards," but as I ride around Chiang Mai today and tonight, I do not see any evidence whatsoever that this is happening here. 

 

What's the deal? 

 

We've all been good little boys and girls and done everything asked of us. Out of the approximately 1.75 million people in Chiang Mai Province, we have 40 cases (not deaths) and the last case was 24 days ago. 

What more do the authorities want us to do? Walking streets are to open today in Bangkok but not in Chiang Mai; I went and checked the Sunday walking street here -- nothing. 

 

There comes a point is civic duties, even as a guest here, when you have to think: What the ___ is going on? 

[Bill97]

Look again.  I see restaurants open.  I was even in two.

 

What is going on?  You have started a thread based on false information.  
 

Sad sad sad.

[norfolkandchance]

Went to our local Hotel where we used to swim tonight. Sat down for dinner and the waitress said Leo for you.

[jonwilly]

Sausage King is having a Grand Opening on Monday 4th, he has reprganized his seating and nstalled a wash and temp check point.

 

john

[deej]

Sarah.s  Coffee/ Restaruant was open  last Saturday in the  Tambon San Pong  Maerim  District and noticed  several others yesterday re opening 

O/P pull your other leg and it may yodel ????

Edited May 3, 2020 by deej

[FolkGuitar]

The government has released a list of 29 businesses that must remain closed. All others can now open, maintaining sanitary measures for customers.

The Chiang Mai Archery Range opens today, but with only half the targets, spaced further apart so shooters can maintain social distance while on the firing line. Reservations must be made for shooting times, given in two-hour blocks.

At least we are outside in the sunshine once again!

[Trujillo]

All I know is I went to a pie shop I frequent in Nimenhamen and they had no idea about letting anyone inside. I drove to the Sunday Walking Street at 5:30pm and nothing. Went home via Loy Kroh Road and nothing open for sit down (95% of shops shuttered). Down Night Bazaar total ghost town. Anusarn Market shortcut -- total shutdown and the far end gate locked. 

Along the river road, nothing open at all. No restaurants even for take away. 

 

I'm sorry I didn't hit the 2% that tried to open but I am just posting about what I actually saw. 

[Logosone]

Restaurants are allowed to open. Thing is many used the downtime to do renovations, staff are not here, so even if they could open today some won't. For instance Giotto in Meechok is closed until 15 May. Many others should open though.

 

Hairdressers should also open.

 

The malls like Central are not allowed to open yet, which is idiotic of course.

[Trujillo]

"At least we are outside in the sunshine once again!"

 

??

[Dante99]

37 minutes ago, Trujillo said:

I am just posting about what I actually saw. 

Saying that can only mean that you are unwell.  Hope you get better soon.

[Thailand]

Bought booze yesterday, played golf today,will see if other shops etc open later today.

[FolkGuitar]

2 hours ago, Trujillo said:

All I know is I went to a pie shop I frequent in Nimenhamen and they had no idea about letting anyone inside. I drove to the Sunday Walking Street at 5:30pm and nothing.

 

 

Try again today and tomorrow. The 3rd was the date stated for the re-openings.

Check with the newspapers daily for more correct information.

[lopburi3]

The national list is what may open if province allows - it is up to each province to issue new orders to replace those previously issued.  Your menu may vary.  A long holiday weekend is probably not the best timing for government action.

[moe666]

You have to remember that the reopen kind of came out of no where one day closed 2 days later open with restrictions. I was the first customer in Maddogs Sunday morning for breakfast. You drove down all the big tourist roads of course no one is there. The entire old city is locked down by 7pm.

[FolkGuitar]

2 hours ago, Trujillo said:

"At least we are outside in the sunshine once again!"

 

??

 

I understand that this is confusing to you. Let me help you understand.

"At least we are outside in the sunshine once again!" means that now that many of the closures have been re-opened, we have places to go and things to do outside in the fresh air. The sun is shining, I can see from Doi Suthep all the way east across the Chiang Mai valley to the mountains on the other side, so yes, there is fresh air again too.

Huay Tung Tao is open for walking or biking, there are restaurants open again so if we want to take a day's motorcycle ride into the mountains, there will be places where we can sit and have a nice meal. It means if you are a golfer, you can get in your 18 holes under blue skies and sun again.

 

But... I think you knew all this and were just acting foolishly.

Edited May 4, 2020 by FolkGuitar

[Mahseer]

Credit to Steve of Citylife fame:

 

Accha Indian Restaurant start 3 May – open 10.30am until 9pm (last orders 8.30pm) call 099-291-1551

ALT house Gallery start 3 May (booking in advance) call 095-235-9037

Bella Goose open from 3 May - 7AM-4PM. Our shop number is 092-564-2708.

Billy Italian Restaurant from 3 May Sunday 5:30pm. - 8:30pm. Monday - Saturday 12:00noon - 8:30pm. we have only 4 tables in the garden.(2 person/table) 081-2881480 RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED

Cheevit cheeva (Only Chiangmai branch) start 3 May call 088-564-6441

Chef Tao Thai cuisine start 4 May (also have free space for organic market start the same day as well) – call 064-168-9535

Chez Marco Opening Wednesday 6 May from 12 noon until 8.30pm call 081-696-8508

The Consul Garden start 3 May (Le coq d'or not open yet)Come and enjoy variety menus of delicious food and beverage while indulge yourself in an exquisite garden by the Ping River. Received a 30% discount on every menu during this period of time to celebrate the reopen of The Consul’s Garden. Open hours: 10:00-18:00 hrs Call: 089-888-9339 Email: [email protected]

Cowboy Coffee Saraphi – open 4 May – 5am until 10.30am call 081-993-9567 

Da Antonio Italian Restaurant – open from 4 May -11am until 2.30pm lunch and 6pm-9pmdinner call 053-233-160

The Good View Village Restaurant will opening on 3 may, at 04.00 pm till 9.00 pm tel 096-134-4927

The Good View All Day Restaurant opening at 9 am till 9 pm call 053-904406-8

Gymkhana Club – Golf, Tennis, Squash and Restaurant opening 3 May from 7am until 7pm – call 053-247-352

Hinlay Curry Open from 4 May – 9am until 5pm call 053-242-621 

Hummus start 3 May: For sit in: 11:30am till 20:30 / For take away and delivery: 10:45 till 20:45 / Kad Farang open Tuesday to Sunday for take away and delivery only : 11:00 to 19:00. This week, come and enjoy a lovely, fresh meal at our restaurant, order more than 200 THB and get our dessert for free. (Promotion will run May 3rd till May 10th, 1 dessert 1 per order minimum 200THB). 099-298-5222

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I Luv Sushi start 4 May open for lunch 11am until 3pm call 053-240-400

Ketawa Pet Friendly Café open 4 May – 7am until 6pm (Wednesday 7am until 3pm) call 083-9795226 

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La Fontana Italian Restaurant – from 3 May opening 12 noon until 9pm – call 053-207-091 or 086-659-2080

Lamour Café Open 3 May from 10.00-20.00 hours. Tel. 081 8185707

Le Spice India restaurant Start 3 May 053-234-983

Nic’s Restaurant & Playground start Sunday 3rd of May. No reservation needed. Nic’s is open everyday from 11:30am - 9pm. The full chef menu and kids menu is available - but no alcohol can be served. All guests are asked to limit their party to maximum five persons. Therefore no bigger community gatherings or reservations. Face masks are mandatory. We will measure your temperature as well. www.nics.asia Tel: 0870073769 line-id: nics.restaurant 

Pawadee Eatery at Pawtel Mae Rim 9am-5pm / closed Saturday & Sunday call 053-044-565

Pink House Garden Open from 3 May – open every day from 9.30am until 7pm – call 093-291-9361

Potto Hot Pot Master in Doi Saket – opening 3 May – 11am until 9pm – call 095-668-8768

Rajdabar Indian Restaurant Open from 7 May – open 11am until 9pm call 0829292985,whatsup ,line number 0947172276

Rose’s Roadhouse Open from 3 May 11am till 930pm closed Tuesdays +66 94 541 8959 

Sipolle By Chef Dan Open from 3 May from 11am until 8pm call 094-725-1125

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Tengoku De Cuisine (Mae On Branch Only) opening May 8/9/10 – 3 days from 11.30am until 8.30pm – call 081-885-5959

Terra / The Farmers Bar start 4 May open from 12 noon until 8pm call 098-941-4149

Uchi Japanese gusto bar start 4 May call 082-661-9252

The Vorra Baristro- Old town branch Start 3 May(Riverside branch still closed) – call 053-278-780

Why Not Italian Restaurant start 3 May – open from 3pm – 9pm (last order eat in 8pm / last order take out 8.45pm) call  053-289262 /0843290960/ 0839464648

Wild Hog Saloon Open from Monday 4 May Open from 12 noon until 9pm call 061-339-1615

Yummy Pizza start Tuesday 5 May – every day from 10am until 9pm – call 080-122-2561

 

[Cory1848]

5 hours ago, Trujillo said:

All I know is I went to a pie shop I frequent in Nimenhamen and they had no idea about letting anyone inside. I drove to the Sunday Walking Street at 5:30pm and nothing. Went home via Loy Kroh Road and nothing open for sit down (95% of shops shuttered). Down Night Bazaar total ghost town. Anusarn Market shortcut -- total shutdown and the far end gate locked. 

Along the river road, nothing open at all. No restaurants even for take away. 

 

I'm sorry I didn't hit the 2% that tried to open but I am just posting about what I actually saw. 

As I understand it, restaurants that provide outdoor (open-air) seating can be open for sit-down diners; restaurants that are exclusively indoors (with air-conditioning) can only provide take-out service. I had a sit-down meal at the Gekko Garden yesterday (covered with a roof but "open-air"); not many customers, but they were happily serving!

[LawrenceN]

I golfed yesterday at Lanna and bought vodka at Rimping on the way home. Time to stick your head out of its shell. 

[TheFishman1]

I got a haircut today and Chiang Mai made an appointment I was the only one inside everything was clean happy camper TIT

[sqwakvfr]

Took a walk down Nimmanhamein Road this morning and noticed one restaurant with sit down service in the patio.  All others looked the same: Delivery or take out.  Inside Maya Mall it was the same except that True and AIS were open with limited entry.  Employees behind the counter were wearing the face shields and an employee checked your temperature before entry.  Everything else in the mall was closed(I guess today was a Bank holiday as well?).  Also, the barbers were in full swing(thank Buddha).  

 

 

[1FinickyOne]

15 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

I got a haircut today and Chiang Mai made an appointment I was the only one inside everything was clean happy camper TIT

That is what I need first - - a haircut - - #1 buzz... clean is nice, quick is nice - I don't want to camp there though. 

[HullyGully]

I have a haircut today, only two other customers

 

Chairs were approx 2 metres apart

 

I had to fill in my name and phone number, which is a good idea

[FolkGuitar]

2 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

Everything else in the mall was closed

 

Shopping Mall shops are not supposed to be open except for certain businesses.

 

1 hour ago, HullyGully said:

I have a haircut today, only two other customers

Chairs were approx 2 metres apart

I had to fill in my name and phone number, which is a good idea

 

I had to fill in my name, location, phone number, ID number, as well as getting my temperature entered on the form at the Archery Range. Everyone was required to wear masks except when on the firing line. Staff all in masks and shields.  I'm all in favor of this sort of care.

[lexilis]

Got my haircut at my usual place in Meechok Plaza. Made an appointment yesterday for 11:00 this morning. Got there at 11:00, immediately served, every other chair used, everyone in masks, disinfectant used on counter and chairs. Excellent service. Left a 200 Bt. tip.

[Max69xl]

23 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

Went to our local Hotel where we used to swim tonight. Sat down for dinner and the waitress said Leo for you.

Well, no alcohol is allowed in any restaurant/hotel until further notice. That includes beer. 

[Max69xl]

9 hours ago, Cory1848 said:

As I understand it, restaurants that provide outdoor (open-air) seating can be open for sit-down diners; restaurants that are exclusively indoors (with air-conditioning) can only provide take-out service. I had a sit-down meal at the Gekko Garden yesterday (covered with a roof but "open-air"); not many customers, but they were happily serving!

Only outdoor seating? Where did you read that? Don't you read news online? There are strict guidelines though for every restaurant to follow starting May 3. That includes no alcohol with the food, only buy and drink at home. 

[pizzachang]

On 5/3/2020 at 11:53 PM, Bill97 said:

Look again.  I see restaurants open.  I was even in two.

 

What is going on?  You have started a thread based on false information.  
 

Sad sad sad.

I read a post about 2 malls opening in Bangkok...are there any opening in Chiang Mai?

[norfolkandchance]

8 hours ago, Max69xl said:

Well, no alcohol is allowed in any restaurant/hotel until further notice. That includes beer. 

Yes. All restaurants across the country are rigorously enforcing the no alcohol ban.

The hotel we go to is owned by the local Mafia. So no problem. Cheers

[lopburi3]

8 hours ago, Max69xl said:

Only outdoor seating? Where did you read that? Don't you read news online?

First it was 1.5 meter separation - then no air conditioned buildings - then only outdoor seating - then 1-2 meter separation.  Depends on what news you read and on what hour of the day.  This ride has more curves than a roller coaster.

[FolkGuitar]

1 hour ago, pizzachang said:

I read a post about 2 malls opening in Bangkok...are there any opening in Chiang Mai?

Most mall shops in Chiang Mai province are still required to be closed, as are Mall food courts.

Certain 'essential' businesses in Malls are allowed open.