Malls in Thailand to close at 9pm from 4 January 2021

 

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Shopping malls in Thailand will close from 9pm as of 4 January 2021, Thai Retailers and Shopping Center Association announced on Saturday.

 

The early closure of participating malls is in order to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the announcement said. 

 

In its announcement, the Association said it was employing “world class” measures to tackle COVID-19.

 

The news comes as Thailand is expected to announce the ramping up of restrictions in 28 provinces on Monday.

 

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3 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

The early closure of participating malls is in order to help limit the spread of COVID-19, the announcement said. 

Cramming the same number of visitors into a shorter period of time, genius !

So, people will crowd into the malls before 9:00 pm to do their shopping?

7 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said:

Cramming the same number of visitors into a shorter period of time, genius !

Just like ridiculous alcohol sale time restrictions. 

I thought malls were closed already in several provinces, like Chonburi and Rayong, so are they now allowed to open till 9pm?

I thought they meant closed all day Tuesday and every day until further notice.

From the linked article in the OP:

 

In conclusion, all shopping centers will be closed at 9:00 p.m. from January 4, 2021 onwards.

 

Source: Spring News

Not a Thai translator, one might wonder if they actually meant "from" rather than "at". 

 

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

Shopping malls in Thailand will close from 9pm

 

Well that's great news, because everybody knows that the virus is pretty much harmless until 9:00 PM, when it suddenly becomes a ravening beast.

<rolleyes>

 

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

the Association said it was employing “world class” measures to tackle COVID-19.

 

LMAO

Hints at 10 pm curfew.

What difference does it make ....closing at 9pm and closing at the normal time of 10pm?....Genius TIT!!

Putting all these people out of work again is going to be disastrous. The government needs to start supporting its people with cash benefits, instead of hoarding its reserves to prop up the exchange rate of the baht which only benefits the one percent here.

That will sort it!

My wife is saying the TH version reads... malls will have to close 9 pm daily... instead of staying open later...

 

NOT that they'll be closed totally starting from Jan. 4.

 

FWIW, my wife is also saying the language includes malls, supermarkets and retail... Can anyone else confirm the TH version actually says that?

 

 

 

15 minutes ago, John Drake said:

Putting all these people out of work again is going to be disastrous. The government needs to start supporting its people with cash benefits, instead of hoarding its reserves to prop up the exchange rate of the baht which only benefits the one percent here.

 

Or investing in a population-wide vaccination.

 

There was an announcement about a JV between AstraZeneca & Siam Bioscience in December, but nothing further. Even in that article, the suggested numbers available to Thailand are limited.

 

I made the decision to cancel my maid with immediate effect, (her last day was 30 December), until we see how this current spike plays out. She travelled out of Bangkok to see her family, but to Buriram, which is not a red zone, (unlike Bangkok). Three others who employ her have also paused her. I feel sorry for her, and all in a similar predicament, but I cannot risk allowing someone into my apartment in the current environment. In March & April 2020 I did the same, with a different maid, paid her in full, and then she promptly left.

19 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

My wife is saying the TH version reads... malls will have to close 9 pm daily... instead of staying open later...

 

NOT that they'll be closed totally starting from Jan. 4.

 

FWIW, my wife is also saying the language includes malls, supermarkets and retail... Can anyone else confirm the TH version actually says that?

 

 

 

Here is the official announcement. My wife says it is not clear; it can mean either "at" or "from". 

Closing the venues makes sense, at least in the context of disease control. Closing an hour early is of little or no value. 

FM 91 assumes it means 9pm, nightly. However, that could simply be wishful thinking. 

I just found clarity; it a PR move:

https://tpnnational.com/2021/01/02/thai-retailers-and-shopping-center-association-agree-to-close-all-participating-malls-nationwide-at-900-pm-to-stop-covid-19-spread/

Thank Buddha the virus sleeps during the day.

It would help if I knew that they were open after 9pm normally.

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

In its announcement, the Association said it was employing “world class” measures to tackle COVID-19.

 

 

Closing at 9pm instead of 10pm is "world class measures"?

 

We are doomed.

1 minute ago, DLock said:

 

Closing at 9pm instead of 10pm is "world class measures"?

 

We are doomed.

Yes we are doomed. According to the map on today’s web Bangkok post, it is only foreigners that have the virus. No Thais at all. Thai immunity is strong, according to the government map. The inoculation must only be for foreigners then in Thailand as they only ordered 2 million jabs. 

Just now, Advocatus Diaboli said:

Yes we are doomed. According to the map on today’s web Bangkok post, it is only foreigners that have the virus. No Thais at all. Thai immunity is strong, according to the government map. The inoculation must only be for foreigners then in Thailand as they only ordered 2 million jabs. 

You may have struck close to the truth. 
 

There is evidence to suggest there are common genetic markers (actually an absence of 3 specific genetic halapotypes) in those who are impacted by the SARS-CoV-2 virus to a lesser degree. 
 

The absence of those Halapotypes is observed in East Asians & could be an explanation for the reduced Covid-19 fatalities in this region. 

What difference does it make, the malls are empty anyways.

curfew at 10 pm on the way ?

curfew at 10 pm on the way ?   for sure Lucky we stocked up when we first heard of the boarder crossers like a good boy scout be prepared 

1 hour ago, Magenta408 said:

What difference does it make, the malls are empty anyways.

Doesn't ring true for the malls we have visited. 

7 hours ago, tomazbodner said:

Hints at 10 pm curfew.

Thanks, my thought as well. The way things are going in Thailand, how long before a national lockdown with curfews??

2 hours ago, Burma Bill said:

Thanks, my thought as well. The way things are going in Thailand, how long before a national lockdown with curfews??

If I quote a scene from the Fifth Element... "not long now"