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Updated Summary of Provincial COVID-19 Measures in Thailand as of 2 Jan 2021

 

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A Thai traditional giant statue wears a protective mask, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand December 15, 2020. REUTERS/Soe Zeya Tun/Files

 

Bangkok, 2 January, 2021 – Thailand’s Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has recently sought cooperation from the provincial public health office of Bangkok, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Chon Buri and Rayong to strengthen their COVID-19 containment measures. These include temporary closer of all entertainment venues and services. The CCSA has also asked all provincial governors to step up screening for arrivals from Bangkok and eight aforementioned provinces.

 

As such, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an updated summary of Thai provinces that have imposed specific COVID-19 control measures depending on the level of risk as part of the nationwide efforts to contain community transmission. This is an update from 30 December, 2020, on the COVID-19 control measures (TAT update: Summary of provincial COVID-19 control measures for New Year 2021 holiday period).

 

The TAT Newsroom is doing our utmost to compile accurate information at the current time to inform all travellers in Thailand. This press release will be updated regularly as soon as further information becomes available. We encourage readers to revisit this page periodically to stay up to date with the constantly changing situations.

 

The following COVID-19 control measures at Thai provinces as of 1 January, 2020, are in addition to the ‘New Normal’ practices already in place nationwide, including body temperature screening points, predetermined social distancing areas, plus alcohol gel and handwashing stations are provided on a regular basis.

 

Contact tracing measures include requiring everyone to check-in and check-out by scanning the ‘Thai Chana’ application QR code or providing contact details that are submitted to the provincial health office. 

 

 

Bangkok:

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has strengthened its COVID-19 control measures according to the CCSA’s latest guidelines. From 2 January, 2021, until further notice, the following businesses and venues are ordered to temporarily suspend their operations: entertainment venues and businesses including pubs and bars; water and theme parks; children’s playgrounds and stations of all types; snooker and billiard venues; game stations; games and Internet shops; fighting cock venues; children’s nurseries or elderly care facilities (except regular overnight care services); boxing stadiums; atrial art gyms; horse racetracks; massage and bath venues; racetracks of all types; banquet and similar venues; fighting bull and fish venues and similar; Buddha amulets stalls and centres; preschool nurseries and kindergartens; beauty clinics; tattoo and piercing services; fitness centres; healthcare venues including spas and traditional Thai massage shops; boxing gyms; ice skating rinks and bowling alleys or similar venues; and dance and ballet schools. In addition, all educational institutions at all levels including tuition schools are to be closed until 17 January, 2021.

 

Also from 2 January, 2021, until further notice, the following venues and services are to apply strict disease control measures: all food and beverage outlets including street food stalls, restaurants, food courts and centres and cafeterias (excluding pubs and bars which are ordered closed) are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages; shopping malls, department stores and community malls; exhibition halls and convention centres; hotel’s meeting facilities; small and medium and community retail and wholesale shops; markets, floating markets and flea markets; large retail and wholesale venues; hair salons and barbers for advance appointments; regular overnight care services at nurseries or elderly day cares; beauty clinics and manicure/pedicure service venues; golf courses and driving ranges; sport stadiums; public parks and outdoor sport venues; pet care venues; indoor sport venues; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; botanic gardens, museums, learning centres, historical sites, public libraries and art galleries; water sports venues; cinemas, and theatres; zoos and similar venues.

 

The measures that must be applied at these venues include body temperature screening points, mandatory mask wearing, social distancing rules, alcohol gel and handwashing stations; regular cleaning and disinfecting surfaces, and mandatory register visits via the Thai Chana contact tracing application. The BMA also seeks cooperation from all to wear a mask when going outside.

 

 

Nonthaburi:

Updated on 2 January, 2021, Nonthaburi Province has strengthened its COVID-19 control measures according to the CCSA’s latest guidelines.

From 1-12 January, 2021, Bang Yai Markets, Bang Bua Thong Municipal Market, Pichai Market and all commercial buildings adjacent the 7-storey, pink condominium have been ordered to be closed temporarily. Meanwhile, Wat Lahan in Bang Bua Thong District has been ordered to be closed until 14 January, 2021.

All educational institutions at all levels including tuition schools are to be closed until 17 January, 2021, and are advised to apply e-learning systems.

The following venues and businesses are to be closed from 1 January, 2021, until further notice: fighting cock-fish venues and similar fighting venues or racetracks; snooker and billiard shops; fishing and shrimp fishing parks or similar activities; game stations; games and Internet shops; water and theme parks as well as children’s playgrounds or stations at markets; boxing stadiums and gyms; Buddha amulet stalls and centres; massage and bath parlours; elderly care centres (except for regular overnight cares).

The following venues and businesses are to close from 22.00 – 05.00 Hrs. daily and are prohibited from selling any alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises: restaurants, food parks; hotel restaurants; food and beverage outlets; food centres; cafeterias; all food and beverage outlets in shopping malls, street food stalls; pubs, bars and karaoke venues.

A ban on gatherings has also been imposed on concerts and music performances at any venues. Any gatherings or activities that would draw crowds are also prohibited. Household gatherings can be held while government activities can take place under strict social distancing rules. Religious ceremonies can be held under strict public health measures or should consider a virtual event format.

In addition, the public and venue operators are ordered to strictly follow public health guidelines. These include body temperature screening points, mandatory mask wearing, social distancing rules, alcohol gel and handwashing stations; regular cleaning and disinfecting surfaces; and mandatory register visits via the Thai Chana or Mor Chana contact tracing applications.

 

 

Pathum Thani

*Updated on 2 January, 2021: The closure order for educational facilities, games and Internet shops, boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities, from 28 December, 2020, has been extended until 15 January, 2021.

Cinemas, theatres, shopping malls, supermarkets, convenience marts, and markets are to strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Nakhon Pathom

Any mass gathering events with more than 500 participants must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Samut Prakan

Closure of educational facilities in Phra Samut Chedi and Phra Pradaeng from 22 December, 2020, to 4 January, 2021.

 

 

Samut Sakhon

Closure of educational facilities, games and Internet shops, boxing stadiums, and fighting cock and bull facilities.

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine. Cancellation of workshops and activities.

 

 

Samut Songkhram

Closure of massage shops, spas, fitness, pubs, bars, karaoke, café, snooker and billiard tables, educational facilities, games and Internet shops, boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities.

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine.

 

 

Ayutthaya, Ang Thong, Sing Buri, and Nakhon Nayok

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine.

 

 

Saraburi

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine.

Mass gathering events with more than 200 participants must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Suphan Buri

Ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages. Food outlets and restaurants are allowed for offer take-home service only. Closure of markets.

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine.

 

 

Chiang Rai

Arrivals from the highly controlled and controlled areas will be screened according to the public health measures and are required to register with the Thai Chana contact tracing application.

 

 

Chiang Mai

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon through Chiang Mai International Airport and Chiang Mai Bus Terminals 1 & 2 will be screened according to the public health measures and are required to register with the CM-CHANA contract tracing application as well as enter a 14-day home quarantine.

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon from 1 December, 2020, are to report to the local public health office and enter a 14-day home quarantine.

 

 

Lampang (until 4 January, 2021)

Closure of entertainment venues, pubs, bars, restaurants with alcoholic drinks, fitness centres, martial art schools, snooker and billiard tables, fighting cock facilities, and games and Internet shops.

Cancellation of the Amazing Night Light countdown event, as well as all regular mass gathering events.

 

 

Lamphun

All entertainment venues and similar businesses are ordered to strictly follow the COVID-19 control measures.

 

 

Phayao

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon and Rayong are required to register with the local contact tracing application, enter a 10-day home quarantine and are prohibited to join any mass gathering events.

Arrivals from Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Ratchaburi, Samut Prakan, and Samut Songkhram are required to register with the local contact tracing application.

 

 

Phrae

Arrivals from the highly controlled areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day home quarantine.

Arrivals from the controlled areas, areas under high surveillance, and areas under surveillance are to report to the local administration or public health office and monitor their health for 14 days. All mass gathering events must be downsized.

 

 

Uttaradit

Religious venues are to cancel all mass gathering ceremonies.

All workshops, meetings and seminars with less than 200 participants are to strictly follow the public health guidelines. Events with more than 200 participants must submit reasons for holding such activity and details of the public health measures.

All mass gathering events with more than 100 participants are to be postponed until the situation improves.

 

 

Mae Hong Son (as of 26 December, 2020)

Mae Hong Son is classified as an area under surveillance.

 

 

Nan

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon from 1 December, 2020, are to register for contact tracing and enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

 

 

Kamphaeng Phet

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon are to monitor their health for 14 days.

New Year activities can be organised but must downsize and follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Phichit

Arrivals from the highly controlled and controlled areas, especially from Samut Sakhon, are to enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

New Year activities organised by government agencies are to be cancelled. Ordinations and weddings can be organised but must follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Phetchabun

Arrivals from the highly controlled and controlled areas are to enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

Merit-making and traditional ceremonies can be organised under strict public health measures.

 

 

Phitsanulok

All entertainment venues are to set up a one entry-exit and follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Buri Ram

Cancellation of all New Year events and activities.

Arrivals from are to report to the local COVID-19 screening centre and enter a 14-day self-quarantine. Arrivals from other areas will be screened and are required to register with the Thai Chana contact tracing application.

*Updated on 2 January, 2021:
From 2 January, 2021: All arrivals from Bangkok and the neighbouring provinces (Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Samut Prakan, Rayong, Chon Buri, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani and Chanthaburi) are required to undergo strict screening procedures, including completing the T. 8 health questionnaire; register via the Mor-Chana contact tracing application; enter a 14-day quarantine either at private residences or accommodation provided by the provincial public health office. Those who do not want to enter quarantine must undergo a rapid test immediately as instructed by the local health officer and must pay the fee of 600 Baht at their own expense. If the test result is negative, then no quarantine is required.

 

 

Bueng Kan

Closure of fighting cock facilities.

All entertainment venues, including karaoke, shops, restaurants, and hotels are to strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Chaiyaphum

Cancellation of all mass gathering events and activities.

Religious and traditional ceremonies can be organised under strict public health guidelines.

Closure of all educational facilities from 28 December, 2020, until 3 January, 2021.

 

 

Kalasin

Cancellation of all New Year events and activities.

Markets, flea markets, public parks, all religious and entertainment venues are to strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Khon Kaen

Stepping up province-wide COVID-19 control measures.

Urging the public and private sector to reconsider organising mass gathering events.

 

 

Loei

Travellers and tourists are still welcome.

 

 

Maha Sarakham

In full preparation to undergo the COVID-19 control measures when required.

 

 

Nakhon Phanom

The province has no new COVID-19 infections for 258 consecutive days since 13 April, 2020.

 

 

Nong Khai

Seeking cooperation on the cancellation or postponement of mass gathering events; such as, New Year activities, concerts, local ceremonies; and Children’s Day activities.

All entertainment venues, shops, food outlets and restaurants, and cinemas must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Nong Bua Lamphu

Closure of fighting cock venues until 31 January, 2021.

Restaurants, entertainment venues, karaoke, and Internet shops are to close at 22.00 Hrs. until 4 January, 2021.

 

 

Nakhon Ratchasima

Seeking cooperation on the cancellation or postponement of mass gathering events, including the New Year countdown and religious ceremonies.

Shopping malls, entertainment venues, flea markets, and restaurants are to strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Roi Et

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon or other COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

 

Surin

*Updated on 2 January, 2021: Arrivals from Samut Sakhon, Rayong, Chon Buri, Bangkok and other highly controlled areas as classified by the CCSA are to report to the local administration or public health office within 24 hours of their arrival.

Reconsidering organising New Year activities or downsizing under strict public health guidelines.

Sport venues, boxing stadiums, and fighting cock facilities are to set up a visitor registration system.

Entertainment venues, restaurants, and shopping malls are to strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Ubon Ratchathani

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon and Rayong are to report to the local public health office and enter a 14-day home quarantine.

Mass gathering events can be organised but must strictly follow the public health guidelines. 14-day closure of fighting cock facilities. Closure of flea markets.

 

 

Mukdahan

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon are to report to the local public health office and enter a 14-day home quarantine.

Avoid large crowds and crowded places; such as, shopping malls, markets, flea markets, schools, cinemas, meeting rooms, sport venues, and public parks.

 

 

Amnat Charoen

Cancellation of New Year events and ceremonies.

Markets and flea markets, public parks and venues, and religious venues, as well as entertainment venues must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Yasothon

Arrivals from the highly controlled areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

Entertainment venues and businesses are to close at 24.00 Hrs. until 4 January, 2021. Seeking cooperation on the cancellation or postponement of mass gathering events.

 

 

Si Sa Ket

Arrivals from COVID-19 risk areas are to undergo testing and enter a 14-day local quarantine.

 

 

Udon Thani

Cancellation of New Year countdown activities, religious ceremonies, and traditional events.

Closure of boxing stadiums and fighting cock facilities.

 

 

Chumphon

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon and COVID-19 risk provinces are to undergo a real-time RT-PRC test and enter a 14-day quarantine. Arrivals from other provinces are to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine.

 

 

Ranong

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon from 1 December, 2020, are to report to the local public health office.

Mass gathering events with more than 300 participants must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Surat Thani

Arrivals from Samut Sakhon are to report to the local public health office. Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to enter a 14-day quarantine.

Mass gathering events with more than 300 participants must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Phang Nga

Closure of fighting cock facilities, horse racetracks, and flea markets.

Cancellation or postponement of New Year activities, or organise under strict public health guidelines.

 

 

Phuket

Cancellation of mass gathering events and activities, sport tournaments, and walking streets.

 

 

Krabi

Closure of massage shops, spas, fitness centres, pubs, bars, karaoke, café, snooker and billiard tables, from 28-30 December, 2020.

Closure of educational facilities, games and internet shops, boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities from 28 December, 2020, until 3 January, 2021.

Mass gathering events and activities can only be held under the approval from the local public health office. Travellers are welcome but must strictly follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Nakhon Si Thammarat

Follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Trang

Setting up of 4 checkpoints for arrivals and departures by road.

 

 

Phatthalung

Avoid mass gatherings. Postponement of New Year activities.

 

 

Satun

Closure of boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities, and billiard tables. Arrivals from the highly controlled and controlled areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine.

Arrivals from other areas, with known infections, are to refrain from leaving their residences.

 

 

Songkhla

Follow the public health guidelines.

 

 

Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat

Arrivals from the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office.

Cancellation of mass gathering events, including New Year countdown activities.

 

 

Kanchanaburi

Arrivals from COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office.

All attractions and accommodation are open as usual.

Transport is also operating as usual, except on the routes between Kanchanaburi and Samut Sakhon.

 

 

Ratchaburi

Cancellation of mass gathering events.

Closure of boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities, and billiard tables.

Closure of educational facilities from 26 December, 2020, until 3 January, 2021.

 

 

Phetchaburi

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures, including strict screening of arrivals.

 

 

Prachuap Khiri Khan

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures, including strict screening of arrivals.

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office.

 

 

Prachin Buri

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures.

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office.

 

 

Sa Kaeo

Closure of COVID-19 risk areas, including boxing stadiums, fighting cock and bull facilities, and karaoke.

Cancellation of mass gathering events, including the New Year countdown and events with more than 200 participants.

Events with more than 50 participants must seek approval from the local public health office 24 hours in advance.

Ban on consumption of alcoholic beverages at entertainment venues, including pubs, bars, and restaurants from 29 December, 2020, until 5 January, 2021.

 

 

Chachoengsao

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures.

 

 

Chon Buri

Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office.

Closure of fighting cock facilities and boxing stadiums.

Entertainment venues, including pubs, bars and karaoke can serve food only. Dancing is not allowed.

Mass gathering events must seek approval from the local public health office.

 

 

Rayong

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures.

Closure of entertainment venues, educational facilities, and theme parks in 6 COVID-19 risk districts.

Food outlets and restaurants are allowed to offer take-home services and are prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages.

 

 

Chanthaburi

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures. Individuals who visited the COVID-19 risk areas are to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day self-quarantine.

 

 

Trat

Stepping up of COVID-19 control measures.

 

Source: TAT

 

 

**IMPORTANT: These guidelines will likely be updated on 4 January 2021 pending this expected announcement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Posted

To be changed i bet when the HolidY weekend ends tommorow. Wow is all I can say.  Lumpini Park was open still today. The park fir kids was closed and they gym equipment was all wrapped off again like on March of last year.  On the run up language the Villa Market complex only had two walkways available with sign in and sign out stations at both ends.

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1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

To be changed i bet when the Holiday weekend ends tomorrow. Wow is all I can say.  Lumpini Park was open still today. The park fir kids was closed and they gym equipment was all wrapped off again like on March of last year.  On the run up language the Villa Market complex only had two walkways available with sign in and sign out stations at both ends.

Langsuan not Language.   Not many people out in Lumpini Park, maybe because most had left for the long weekend.  Waiting to see how traffic picks up later on.  Be safe if driving, sure there will be some Adam Henry's driving around.

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1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

The following venues and businesses are to be closed from 1 January, 2021, until further notice: fighting cock-fish venues and similar fighting venues

Is a cock-fish a male fish or do they have cocks vs fish fights?

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3 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide an updated summary

Although this is a serious matter, given their reputation for facts and telling the truth, TAT doesn't (to me) be the best organisation to be tasked with doing this.

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Still waiting for Monday the 4ths update after everyone has returned home from the extensive holiday travels.  Hopefully they will have come to their senses and decided on doing the right thing as they did before in light of the new strains that have entered the country.  I know many people do not want the closure of anything while others want a lockdown.  How can you play the middle is the question the Governments and provinces need to look at so that they can keep people safe while still allowing some semblance of freedom.  Monday morning I am sure the BTS Skytrains and MRT trains will be packed as people make their way back to work.

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2 hours ago, Liverpoolfan said:

i've been s**t ass drunk for the past 4 days and now I wake up to this.

can I still get my cans from 7/11?

fridge is empty.

maybe you should  get an IV feed  instead to save time

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Khon Kaen, Nong Bua Lamphu, Udon

Can they hold still until I have done my shopping trip! :smile:

 

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Still waiting for Monday the 4ths update after everyone has returned home from the extensive holiday travels.

My fear too. The village is emptying out and sure they didn't want to lock them in at the wrong place.

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1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

Still waiting for Monday the 4ths update after everyone has returned home from the extensive holiday travels.  Hopefully they will have come to their senses and decided on doing the right thing as they did before in light of the new strains that have entered the country.  I know many people do not want the closure of anything while others want a lockdown.  How can you play the middle is the question the Governments and provinces need to look at so that they can keep people safe while still allowing some semblance of freedom.  Monday morning I am sure the BTS Skytrains and MRT trains will be packed as people make their way back to work.

Just curious... does "doing the right thing as they did before" include keeping those packed BTS and MRT trains running?!? Because if things are well and truly dire enough to warrant a curfew (or effective curfew, since everything has to close at 10pm), then wouldn't the #1 public super spreader activity (packed transit cars) need to close also?

 

I can't buy a new microwave at Big C, but office workers in BKK can go to work as normal every day on mass transit, sit in cubicles, sit together and eat and then ride the same mass transit home (as they did before). But, because those activities are not at night, they are somehow immune to this virus that, ummm.... what- sleeps during the day and doesn't infect people under the protection of business attire?

 

Nonsensical arbitrary rules and enforcement...

 

 

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1 hour ago, WuhanVagabond said:

Just curious... does "doing the right thing as they did before" include keeping those packed BTS and MRT trains running?!? Because if things are well and truly dire enough to warrant a curfew (or effective curfew, since everything has to close at 10pm), then wouldn't the #1 public super spreader activity (packed transit cars) need to close also?

 

I can't buy a new microwave at Big C, but office workers in BKK can go to work as normal every day on mass transit, sit in cubicles, sit together and eat and then ride the same mass transit home (as they did before). But, because those activities are not at night, they are somehow immune to this virus that, ummm.... what- sleeps during the day and doesn't infect people under the protection of business attire?

 

Nonsensical arbitrary rules and enforcement...

 

 

I agree with you 100%

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Posted (edited)
10 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:
6 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

flea markets

How do they get to the market in the first place ? itch hike perhaps ..

Until there's a disagreement about the purchased goods. Then the seller will flea the scene.

 

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4 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:
12 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Until there's a disagreement about the purchased goods. Then the seller will flea the scene.

Hahahahaha .. on a dog ?

He'll get his collar felt.

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