Do pools and gyms have to close again?

[DUS]

Hi,

 

Going to the pool in our condominium this afternoon, I was greeted by a poster on the door announcing the gym´s and the pool´s closure from 31 Dec onwards. When I asked downstairs in the office why we have to close the facilities, I was told there was an announcement earlier today by either the government or the governor that hotels, condominiums etc have to close those facilities in order to help prevent the spread of Covid 19. Well, I couldn´t find any such new announcement so I wonder if you guys heard something? Maybe this is just an arbitrary and voluntary decision by someone on our committee and they are "hiding" behind a legal requirement that doesn´t actually exist?

 

DUS

[WineOh]

Not seen any official announcement yet myself but rest assured one will be coming shortly. 

[Lacessit]

Condo management is quite capable of making unilateral decisions if they feel personally threatened, although it is more likely the tom-toms are beating in the health bureaucracies.

[Peterw42]

OP, are you close to any of the Bangkok cases? it may be a local gov decision that only applies to a specific area if you are in an outbreak area.

[DUS]

1 minute ago, Peterw42 said:

OP, are you close to any of the Bangkok cases? it may be a local gov decision that only applies to a specific area if you are in an outbreak area.

 

Asoke

[Sheryl]

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[Nout]

1 hour ago, DUS said:

 

Asoke

Pool and gyms are closed because people gather in groups and socialize in such places. And gyms are surface rich areas with high levels of aspiration and bodily fluid shedding. A gym is just a nightclub minus the fun.

[tomazbodner]

At my condo they have limited gym access to 6 people at the same time and pool to 4... which is somewhat ridiculous given it's 50m long... but they serve announcements in bits and pieces so maybe there's another one coming in 2 or 3 days...

[tonray]

Nonthaburi Moo Baan gym still open as of this morning. As usual, I was the only patron so little risk of infection but they had the staff attendant budiky spraying things and wiping down handles to the effect of choking me while on the treadmill. If Covid doesn't get me the cleaning spray might!

[khunjeff]

22 hours ago, DUS said:

Asoke

 

I'm also in that area, and my building has made no such announcement.

[pjmorton]

Our gym in Khonkaen has a similar announcement on the door, a bit confusing because the notice said they would close December 31 to Jan 2. However, on the 28th they were already closed. 

[Seeall]

On 12/28/2020 at 5:39 PM, DUS said:

Hi,

 

Going to the pool in our condominium this afternoon, I was greeted by a poster on the door announcing the gym´s and the pool´s closure from 31 Dec onwards. When I asked downstairs in the office why we have to close the facilities, I was told there was an announcement earlier today by either the government or the governor that hotels, condominiums etc have to close those facilities in order to help prevent the spread of Covid 19. Well, I couldn´t find any such new announcement so I wonder if you guys heard something? Maybe this is just an arbitrary and voluntary decision by someone on our committee and they are "hiding" behind a legal requirement that doesn´t actually exist?

 

DUS

Legal begal needal who cares?  it never stops amazing me around the world how people think because somethings legal its safe...  australians are the worst being a super nanny state....  do you not understand that the goverments have no idea what they are dealing with and how to do it and then fund it and so on?  and u just wanna go to the gym?  plastic and metal surfaces hold the virus long time... ENJOY

[elgenon]

16 hours ago, tonray said:

Nonthaburi Moo Baan gym still open as of this morning. As usual, I was the only patron so little risk of infection but they had the staff attendant budiky spraying things and wiping down handles to the effect of choking me while on the treadmill. If Covid doesn't get me the cleaning spray might!

If you are the only patron, and you die, they won't have to clean. Think about it. 555

[tonray]

1 minute ago, elgenon said:

If you are the only patron, and you die, they won't have to clean. Think about it. 555

Belive me...if I die in the gym...there's gonna be some cleaning to be done....

[Pilotman]

Related to, but not quite on topic, I decided this month to ditch my gym membership, buy myself a couple of cardio machines (cheap ones, but usable ) and use my own house pool.  I reckon to break even in 3 years, not having to pay my gym membership.  The upside in these times is that its all mine and no closures, that screwed my training and fitness programme this year.  Independence is bliss.   

[khunjeff]

16 hours ago, pjmorton said:

Our gym in Khonkaen has a similar announcement on the door, a bit confusing because the notice said they would close December 31 to Jan 2. However, on the 28th they were already closed. 

 

That sign just says the facilities are closed for the New Year holidays - it doesn't say anything about Covid or government restrictions.

[5633572526]

On 12/28/2020 at 5:39 PM, DUS said:

Hi,

 

Going to the pool in our condominium this afternoon, I was greeted by a poster on the door announcing the gym´s and the pool´s closure from 31 Dec onwards. When I asked downstairs in the office why we have to close the facilities, I was told there was an announcement earlier today by either the government or the governor that hotels, condominiums etc have to close those facilities in order to help prevent the spread of Covid 19. Well, I couldn´t find any such new announcement so I wonder if you guys heard something? Maybe this is just an arbitrary and voluntary decision by someone on our committee and they are "hiding" behind a legal requirement that doesn´t actually exist?

 

DUS

Worked out in the condo gym and swam in the pool afterwards as always today.

there is no closure order from the government your juristic office lied to you 

[DUS]

3 hours ago, 5633572526 said:

Worked out in the condo gym and swam in the pool afterwards as always today.

there is no closure order from the government your juristic office lied to you 

 

Well, you are absolutely spot on!

 

It turned out that one over keen Thai lady on the committee (who used to be the juristic person and then chair of the committee for many years (in the past)), single-handedly decided that it would be a good idea to close down the facilities. When I spoke to members of the committee they were not aware of any such decision and convened a quick meeting, deciding to leave the pool and gym open until any official requirements by the government or the governor force their hands. Result!

 

 

[redwood1]

Is there anyone here who's pool HAS NOT closed?....

[redwood1]

It seems Condo buildings close the pools in Thailand VERY easy...I still dont get how a chlorinated swimming pool could be any danger to anyone......Its just fine to go shopping, loads of people around but a few people in a swimming pool.....Well.....We just cant have that....

[Pilotman]

On 12/30/2020 at 3:31 PM, DUS said:

 

Well, you are absolutely spot on!

 

It turned out that one over keen Thai lady on the committee (who used to be the juristic person and then chair of the committee for many years (in the past)), single-handedly decided that it would be a good idea to close down the facilities. When I spoke to members of the committee they were not aware of any such decision and convened a quick meeting, deciding to leave the pool and gym open until any official requirements by the government or the governor force their hands. Result!

 

 

I thank providence and good planning  almost every day that I don't live in a condo.   Most of them sound like concentration camps,  with small cells called condo rooms, run by Gestapo like committees who change the rules on a whim. In my case, my house, my rules. 

[rimmae2]

2 hours ago, Pilotman said:

I thank providence and good planning  almost every day that I don't live in a condo.   Most of them sound like concentration camps,  with small cells called condo rooms, run by Gestapo like committees who change the rules on a whim. In my case, my house, my rules. 

Such problems do not occur in the 250 sqm condo that I have owned and lived in for 20 years. Good planning and maybe a bit of luck.

[DeusExMachinaBKK]

Mine is closed from today to the 17th.. fml

[WaveHunter]

I'm in Pattaya (Jomtien) and was surprised today (Jan 2) when I arrived at my gym and found the building locked with a sign "Closed as of January 1st until Further Notice Due to Covid-19 Restrictions"

 

Well, apparently Pattaya and neighbouring Banglamung in Chon Buri province are now classified as “highly controlled” areas with an emergency order shutting down bars, parks, schools and non-essential businesses.

 

Of course, authorities are using the "until further notice" wording and not giving any indication of how long this will be in effect!  Damn...here we go again!

 

Anyone heard anything at all from a qualified source how long this might be in effect, even if it is just a guesstimate?

[J Town]

From what I've read, it's up to the Juristic manager whether or not to close a private pool. I usually swim at the Baan Suan Lalana pool, but it's now closed.

[redwood1]

Our Condo has a gym, sana, and pool......And they are all now closed....With a ??? Opening date....

[ChipButty]

In Jomtien pools were closed the place my friends have been staying was, in Phuket everything is fine pools are open

[Jajazazajaja]

My condo gym and pool have been closed until 31st Jan. they can’t wait to close things down here tho, they love to make a big show of doing things. 

[samtam]

This is the BMA announcement:

 

http://www.bangkok.go.th/main/page.php?&140-News&type=detail&id=744

 

Relevant points are:

2) "strictly comply with"....and then:

2.14 indoor exercising place

2.15 swimming pools

 

So, they are not closed, but they must follow protocols.

Arguably your condo gym is a Fitness Centre 1.20, or 2.14 indoor exercising place.

 

1.20 is "temporarily closed" 2.14 is not, providing there is strict compliance, as detailed.

 

Having gone through such a palaver with residents last time we are being more flexible. Personally, I will not use the gym, but I will swim, as is my wont.

 

Edited January 3, 2021 by samtam

[WaveHunter]

2 hours ago, Jajazazajaja said:

My condo gym and pool have been closed until 31st Jan. they can’t wait to close things down here tho, they love to make a big show of doing things. 

Do you live in Bangkok?  Who said it was 31st January.  I'm just trying to get a credible idea of how long this lockdown might last even though I know there's no way to be sure of it.  It just helps to see light at the end of the tunnel if you know what I mean.