rooster59 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Chatuchak market coming back to life Tarin Angskul BANGKOK (NNT) - Physical distancing and hygiene measures are being strictly implemented at Chatuchak Weekend Market which has been allowed to reopen. The number of people inside the market at any one time is capped at 20,000, while vendors and customers are satisfied with measures in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Despite the heat today, more customers have returned to Chatuchak Weekend Market which reopened two weeks ago after the progress of COVID-19 containment in Thailand. So far, about half of the vendors have returned to reopen their shops, while growing numbers of Thai and foreign customers are spending part of their weekend shopping here under social distancing measures and symptoms screening. Some vendors have yet to reopen their shops as they had returned to their hometown. Most of the vendors present, say they are satisfied with the measures being implemented, including the placing of plastic shields at the storefront, more frequent disinfection, and the wearing of face masks and face shields. Market goers said today they are glad to be able to go out again, and are satisfied with the market’s measures to guard against COVID-19, which are appropriate in the current situation. Chatuchak Weekend Market now opens on weekends from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Market goers can enter the market through only six gates where they will be screened for symptoms. The market is allowing up to 20,000 persons to be inside at a time. All persons will be asked to leave one hour prior to the closing time. -- © Copyright NNT 2020-05-17 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGV Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Are wildlife back on sale in the so called Wet markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, JGV said: Are wildlife back on sale in the so called Wet markets The wildlife section of the market didn't actually close. It's not a wet market though. Reported here: https://www.channel4.com/news/another-wuhan-in-the-making-undercover-in-a-thailand-market-selling-live-animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside Gray Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 1 hour ago, JGV said: Are wildlife back on sale in the so called Wet markets No wet market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Still not sure that they should open yet. Social distancing is almost impossible at Chatuchak markets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 I was there today and it was very busy. Lots of hand sanitizer and temperature checks but little in the way of social distancing. Nice to be out and about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 18, 2020 Share Posted May 18, 2020 12 hours ago, newnative said: I was there today and it was very busy. Lots of hand sanitizer and temperature checks but little in the way of social distancing. Nice to be out and about. The new norm at any kind of market... temp check on the way in, followed by gel then do as you like ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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