Phuket officials ramp up campaign for ’new normal’ beach rules, face masks required

By Khunanya Wanchanwet

 

Signs of Mayor Chalermluck wearing a mask have been posted along Patong Beach. Photo Patong Municipality

 

PHUKET: Officials and Tourist Police are ramping up their campaign to ensure that people at Phuket beaches, especially at Patong, observe the ‘new normal’ rules, including the requirement to wear a face mask.

 

“For now, Patong Municipality has already allowed people to relax and do activities on the beach, but we found some people ignoring the requirement to wear face masks,” Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup told The Phuket News’ Thai-language sister newspaper Khao Phuket.

 

“We have already ordered lifeguards and municipal officers to remind them,” she said.

 

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“Most tourists are cooperating very well in complying with the public health regulations and the ‘new normal’ as determined by Patong Municipality,” Snr Sgt Maj Nittaya said.

 

What tourists?

The new normal for me is to travel elsewhere.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

“For now, Patong Municipality has already allowed people to relax and do activities on the beach, but we found some people ignoring the requirement to wear face masks,” Patong Mayor Chalermluck Kebsup

If it's a "requirement", why does the sign feebly say 'wear a mask'? It gives the impression it's really a suggestion.

Nothing about 'You must wear a mask' or stating the regulation/decree.

The authorities don't really seem to be aware how to get their message across.

The other day on Karon beach I could see just one couple in the distance 

7 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

The other day on Karon beach I could see just one couple in the distance 

Of course who wants to stay in the open air with a mask full of bacteria causing breath shortage? It's the most unhealthy thing. Masks should be worn in closed spaces, totally useless and dangerous outside. Better stay in pools where you can stay without.

Sorry, double post. 

 

 

That's going to make some interesting tan lines. 

 

ahh the temple of idiocy.....its a beach and theres almost no one on it   agghhhhh beam me up scotty before i catch this illness....brain deaditis .its really catching look at the authorities theyve all been struck with it

1 hour ago, Shot said:

That's going to make some interesting tan lines. 

 

 

1 hour ago, rasmus5150 said:

 

 

 

The new norm...

 

6 hours ago, bluesofa said:

If it's a "requirement", why does the sign feebly say 'wear a mask'? It gives the impression it's really a suggestion.

Nothing about 'You must wear a mask' or stating the regulation/decree.

The authorities don't really seem to be aware how to get their message across.

There's No law in Thailand that one has to wear a mask outside their home , only on request going into shops if Required.  All they can do is Refuse one to into a shop or go on a beach.

10 minutes ago, digger70 said:

There's No law in Thailand that one has to wear a mask outside their home , only on request going into shops if Required.  All they can do is Refuse one to into a shop or go on a beach.

I thought there were two provinces that had enforced it and were fining people 10,000 Baht(?) if they didn't wear one?

 

4 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

I thought there were two provinces that had enforced it and were fining people 10,000 Baht(?) if they didn't wear one?

 

That maybe so but that's Illegal collecting Pocket money.

Are there any other countries that have had no positive covid cases for 31 days requiring face masks at beaches where the uv rays kill any hiding covid that hasn't been discovered?

9 hours ago, rasmus5150 said:

 

Stunning bottom ????????????????

14 hours ago, rupert the bear said:

ahh the temple of idiocy.....its a beach and theres almost no one on it

It's to protect the fishes  

This phrase "new normal" really gets up my nose. There is nothing normal about this flu except it will disappear just like every other flu we have had.  Perhaps I should be following the "new normal" imposed by Spanish flu or sars?

...only one on the beach....and you need to wear a mask..... irrational fears promote control and stupidity by well meaning officials...

Who wants to go to a beach and wear a mask?

Well I thought I would have to go swimming with the mask on.

 Guess they only want the mask on while I am at the beach 

on the sand area. Wow  I will tan so well.  Thanks smart Thailand!!!

Geezer

20 hours ago, bluesofa said:

I thought there were two provinces that had enforced it and were fining people 10,000 Baht(?) if they didn't wear one?

 

I saw a figure higher than that for not wearing a mask published for Hua Hin. The below was put out a few months back but never read anything about rescinding mask wearing yet..

 

https://www.thailandnews.co/2020/04/covid-19-prachuap-khiri-khan-closes-hotels-orders-all-residents-to-wear-masks/

if folks do not want to comply then go home, it's actually a simple decision to go back and join the morons in your own country..

11 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

if folks do not want to comply then go home, it's actually a simple decision to go back and join the morons in your own country..

Welcome to Phuket! When did you move here as I've never seen you post in our local forum before and this is a local Phuket issue.

2 minutes ago, steelepulse said:

Welcome to Phuket! When did you move here as I've never seen you post in our local forum before and this is a local Phuket issue.

this is a Thai issue, these are protections for the Thai people!

5 minutes ago, from the home of CC said:

this is a Thai issue, these are protections for the Thai people!

Not  correct, read the headline again.  BTW, when did you move to Phuket?

 

Phuket officials ramp up campaign for ’new normal’ beach rules, face masks required

46 minutes ago, steelepulse said:

Not  correct, read the headline again.  BTW, when did you move to Phuket?

 

Phuket officials ramp up campaign for ’new normal’ beach rules, face masks required

doesn't matter where I live, I reiterate, these rules are to protect the Thai people, not worry about the sensibilities of foreigners living there..

3 hours ago, from the home of CC said:

doesn't matter where I live, I reiterate, these rules are to protect the Thai people, not worry about the sensibilities of foreigners living there..

Negative non Phuket resident.  This is about a beach that is predominantly only visited by tourists, and now is basically deserted. 

2 hours ago, steelepulse said:

Negative non Phuket resident.  This is about a beach that is predominantly only visited by tourists, and now is basically deserted. 

lol, like every beach in the country