Seasonal exodus curbed as Bangkok tightens virus restrictions

By THE NATION

 

 

The fresh outbreak of Covid-19 has prevented people from returning to their hometowns over the New Year holidays, as evidenced by fewer passengers this festive season at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok.

 

The station has implemented virus-prevention measures for passengers and staff, including mandatory wearing of face masks.

 

On Tuesday, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) reported 155 new cases – 145 local infections and 10 found in quarantine.

 

The three worst-hit provinces were Rayong with 56 new cases, Chonburi (28) and Bangkok (11).

Entertainment venues including horseracing tracks and cockfighting stadiums have been closed in Bangkok until January 4.

 

 

Restaurants have been allowed to stay open, while live music and other performances are permitted but audience members cannot dance or sing and hostesses must not entertain clients.

 

Otherwise, food and alcohol can be served as normal in the capital, but all dining places must close by midnight.

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400446

 

 

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They've all gone by road, 25 per truck.

 

Like skittles when they wreck - lol.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The fresh outbreak of Covid-19 has prevented people from returning to their hometowns over the New Year holidays, as evidenced by fewer passengers this festive season at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok.

 

The headline is misleading as usual, as is that opening paragraph. Numbers are down, but it's not because any restrictions have "curbed" travel or the outbreak has "prevented" it - presumably many people just don't feel comfortable traveling, or are afraid of being caught out in case of a sudden lockdown being announced, or simply don't have money due to the collapse of the tourist economy.

7 hours ago, webfact said:

hostesses must not entertain clients

Yep...can see that happening.