Bars and pubs in Bangkok to remain closed but it's good news for pub goers in the rest of Thailand

[webfact]

Bars and pubs in Bangkok to remain closed but it's good news for pub goers in the rest of Thailand

 

 

It is bad news for pub goers in Bangkok with Thailand’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday that bars and pubs in the capital will remain closed.

 

However, in most other provinces bars and pubs have been given the green light to open, in some  cases without restrictions and in others, with closing required at 11pm.

 

According to CCSA spokesperson Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, Samut Sakhon will remain under highest level of restrictions (dark red zone).  Bangkok will also remain a Maximum Controlled zone (red zone)

 

And while some businesses can reopen, bars, pubs and other nighttime entertainment venues in Bangkok must remain closed. Restaurants are permitted open but must close by 11pm and no alcohol can be served. Massage parlours, gyms and fitness centres are allowed to re-open with social  distancing measures in place.

 

Image: Video screenshot

 

The 10 provinces in the Controlled Zone (orange zone), restaurants, bars and pubs can re-open and serve alcohol but only until 11pm. Live music  can be played but dancing is not permitted.

 

For the 17 provinces in the Maximum Surveillance Zone (yellow zone), restaurants, bars and pubs can re-open and serve alcohol until midnight.

 

For the remaining 35 provinces (green zone) almost all restrictions have been lifted.

 

The relaxing of all measures is expected to come into effect on 1st Feb, but may differ slightly from province to province.

 

 

Maximum control (Dark Red)

Samut Sakhon

 

High control (Red)

Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi

 

Medium control (Orange)

Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Chai Nat, Trat, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Samut Songkhram, Sa Kaew, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Ayutthaya, Ang Thong

 

High surveillance (Yellow)

Kamphaeng Phet, Chaiyaphum, Chumphon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, Buri Ram, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phang Nga, Phetchabun, Yala, Ranong, Songkhla, Sukhothai, Surat Thani and Uthai Thani.

The rest of the provinces have been marked green, or under surveillance

 

This is a developing story, this post will be updated without notice.

 

 

 

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[NCC1701A]

10 minutes ago, webfact said:

other nighttime entertainment venues in Bangkok must remain closed.

During this mini lockdown I have built a enormous catapult in my backyard here in Hua Hin. the second the order is announced that "entertainment" venues are open I will launch myself towards Bangkok. 

 

 

 

 

[canopus1969]

Serves them right  ????

[WineOh]

Is Hua Hin open?

im gaggin for a pint and/or jump ????

[JonnyF]

Time for a weekend away. Are the pubs in Pattaya open ? Hua Hin? Kanchanaburi?

[petermik]

7 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Time for a weekend away. Are the pubs in Pattaya open ? Hua Hin? Kanchanaburi?

says 1st Feb...monday

 

[NCC1701A]

4 minutes ago, WineOh said:

Is Hua Hin open?

im gaggin for a pint and/or jump ????

soi 80 and bintabaht closed last night. 

will recon tonight and report back. over. 

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

11 minutes ago, WineOh said:

Is Hua Hin open?

im gaggin for a pint and/or jump ????

Don´t worry! It´s always open somewhere. Both for the need of pint and jump.

[WineOh]

Let's all meet on Soi Bintabaht next monday at 2.

The drinks are on me ???? 

[Dagfinnur Traustason]

16 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

During this mini lockdown I have built a enormous catapult in my backyard here in Hua Hin. the second the order is announced that "entertainment" venues are open I will launch myself towards Bangkok. 

 

 

 

 

Now you only have to calibrate it to keep you away from river side area. That will be seen as dipping your body parts a little bit too deep.

[JonnyF]

20 minutes ago, petermik said:

says 1st Feb...monday

 

OK, allow me to rephrase for the hard of understanding.

 

Time for a weekend away. From 1st Feb, will the pubs in Pattaya, Hua Hin and Kanchanaburi be open? 

Edited January 29, 2021 by JonnyF

[saintbangkok]

Live music can be played but dancing is not permitted.

 

So, I can go to get drunk, kiss loads of ladies and all is OK. But if i dance I am at risk of getting Covid yes? 

 

Is no one seeing through this nonsense yet?

[poohy]

Ok so beer n bars open in Huahin Pattaya etc

Now all infected ones will jump in car and move out of BKK for weekends beers

 

I foresee a flaw in this system

[ukrules]

32 minutes ago, WineOh said:

Is Hua Hin open?

im gaggin for a pint and/or jump ????

 

This is the expected response / likely unintended but fully expected consequence

 

Tens of thousands of people from Bangkok will now travel to other provinces for weekends away....just what you need when you're attempting to control an outbreak ????

[Geoffggi]

As usual Confusion Rules ...................LOL

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, poohy said:

Ok so beer n bars open in Huahin Pattaya etc

Now all infected ones will jump in car and move out of BKK for weekends beers

 

I foresee a flaw in this system

 

Exactly. I can't have a beer with my dinner in a restaurant 5 minutes from my house in BKK.

 

But I can jump in the car, drive to wherever and get wasted for the weekend. Sounds reasonable.

[roger101]

38 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

During this mini lockdown I have built a enormous catapult in my backyard here in Hua Hin. the second the order is announced that "entertainment" venues are open I will launch myself towards Bangkok. 

 

 

 

 

Why not use your Starship

[JonnyF]

6 hours ago, ukrules said:

 

This is the expected response / likely unintended but fully expected consequence

 

Tens of thousands of people from Bangkok will now travel to other provinces for weekends away....just what you need when you're attempting to control an outbreak ????

 

Maybe this is all a cunning plan from TAT?

 

 

Edited January 29, 2021 by onthedarkside
graphic removed

[khunphil]

11 minutes ago, poohy said:

Ok so beer n bars open in Huahin Pattaya etc

Now all infected ones will jump in car and move out of BKK for weekends beers

 

I foresee a flaw in this system

Hmm  .. we have Mor Chana, Thai Chana,  AOT Chana, Thailand+, we just need one more as 'Hua Hin Chana'  and it will be easy to trace in case, no ?  No worry ...

[taxin]

41 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

soi 80 and bintabaht closed last night. 

will recon tonight and report back. over. 

Following...

[poohy]

5 minutes ago, khunphil said:

Hmm  .. we have Mor Chana, Thai Chana,  AOT Chana, Thailand+, we just need one more as 'Hua Hin Chana'  and it will be easy to trace in case, no ?  No worry ...

Ha Ha Ha

I live in the sticks south of Prachuap I think the local lynching mobs here will take care of any stray Bangkokians

 

Sadly  I am not entirely sure even i am joking about that 

Edited January 29, 2021 by poohy

[Matreusse]

34 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

OK, allow me to rephrase for the hard of understanding.

 

Time for a weekend away. From 1st Feb, will the pubs in Pattaya, Hua Hin and Kanchanaburi be open? 

For the hard-of-reading (and listening)...

"The 10 provinces in the Controlled Zone (orange zone), restaurants, bars and pubs can re-open and serve alcohol but only until 11pm. Live music  can be played but dancing is not permitted ... on 1st Feb".

From the OP you should be able to work out which colour applies to the regions you ask about.

[AmySeeker]

What zone is Chiang Mai in ?

[Matreusse]

38 minutes ago, saintbangkok said:

Live music can be played but dancing is not permitted.

 

So, I can go to get drunk, kiss loads of ladies and all is OK. But if i dance I am at risk of getting Covid yes? 

If you can do that and at the same time observe the social distancing rules that are clearly emphasised in the English-language video, yes that is ok.   But you can't, obviously.

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

soi 80 and bintabaht closed last night. 

will recon tonight and report back. over. 

A well known Irish man has fairly recently opened a bar just out of the city centre. Claims he has been open every day, never been closed down during the lock-down. Or is it just blarney?

 

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, NCC1701A said:

During this mini lockdown I have built a enormous catapult in my backyard here in Hua Hin. the second the order is announced that "entertainment" venues are open I will launch myself towards Bangkok.

I've seen the photos of you testing it

[Matreusse]

6 minutes ago, AmySeeker said:

What zone is Chiang Mai in ?

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, WineOh said:

Is Hua Hin open?

im gaggin for a pint and/or jump ????

If not, its a cuppa and a J Arthur!

[JonnyF]

22 minutes ago, Matreusse said:

For the hard-of-reading (and listening)...

"The 10 provinces in the Controlled Zone (orange zone), restaurants, bars and pubs can re-open and serve alcohol but only until 11pm. Live music  can be played but dancing is not permitted ... on 1st Feb".

From the OP you should be able to work out which colour applies to the regions you ask about.

Why would I do that when I can get some smartazz like you to do it for me?

 

You can get me a coffee as well when you have a minute.

[webfact]

CCSA sets up new criteria for control, Samut Sakhon still under maximum vigilance

By The Nation

 

 

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approved new criteria and colour coding for provinces as the situation has improved in some areas, spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said on Friday.

 

The new measures will go into effect from February 1. Though no lockdowns or curfews have been mentioned, gambling dens, casinos, and stadiums remain closed nationwide.

 

Maximum control (Maroon)

 

Samut Sakhon

 

The following locations will remain closed:

 

- Pubs, bars, karaoke and all entertainment venues

 

- Boxing training camps, indoor gyms and fitness centres

 

- Amulet shops

 

- Spa, massage outlets and similar establishments

 

- Schools, educational institutions and tutorial schools

 

- Amusement parks, playgrounds

 

- Gaming arcades

 

- Internet cafes

 

- Exhibitions, meeting halls and other gathering venues

 

- Bus terminals

 

The following locations can continue operating under strict preventive measures:

 

- Flea markets (social distancing measures must be in place and customers limited).

 

- Restaurants can operate until 9pm but are not allowed to serve alcohol.

 

- Malls and department stores can open until 9pm.

 

- Child and elderly care centres can only open for permanent residents.

 

- Hotels and temporary accommodations must use a tracking system to check on the number of people entering and exiting.

 

High control (Red)

 

Bangkok, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi

 

- Pubs, bars, karaoke and all entertainment venues remain closed for in-house service, but takeaways are allowed.

 

- Restaurants can serve until 11pm but no alcoholic drinks are allowed (people can take alcoholic drinks home).

 

- Schools, educational institutes and tutorials can open provided classes are kept small.

 

- Seminars, banquets or catered events can be held with no more than 100 participants. No alcohol or dancing is allowed at these events.

 

- Department stores, malls and supermarkets can open, but no activities or promotions that bring many people together are allowed.

 

- Convention halls or exhibitions can open provided all preventive measures are followed.

 

- Migrant workers must limit their movements, use the MorChana tracking app and seek permission from health officers for inter-provincial travel.

 

- Massage shop and spa can open but customers limited

 

- Gyms, fitness centres, boxing camps can open and hold matches but without an audience.

 

Medium control (Orange)

 

Kanchanaburi, Chanthaburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Chai Nat, Trat, Tak, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Prachinburi, Phetchaburi, Rayong, Ratchaburi, Lopburi, Samut Songkhram, Sa Kaew, Saraburi, Suphanburi, Ayutthaya and Ang Thong

 

- Pubs, bars, karaoke and entertainment venues can operate provided customer numbers are limited. Alcohol can be served until 11pm and live music allowed provided nobody dances.

 

- Restaurants can open under social-distancing practices until 11pm.

 

- Seminars, banquets and catered events can be held with no more than 300 participants. No alcohol or dancing is allowed at these events.

 

- School, education institute, or tutorial school can open but classes must be kept small.

 

- Department stores, malls and supermarkets can open as normal, provided no promotions bringing together people are held.

 

- Conventions or exhibitions allowed provided all preventive measures are in place.

 

- Gyms, fitness centres and boxing training camps can hold competitions with a limited audience.

 

High surveillance (Yellow)

 

Kamphaeng Phet, Chaiyaphum, Chumphon, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, Buri Ram, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phang Nga, Phetchabun, Yala, Ranong, Songkhla, Sukhothai, Surat Thani and Uthai Thani.

 

- Pubs, bars, karaoke and other entertainment venues can open and serve alcohol until midnight. Customers must be limited.

 

- Restaurants can open under social-distancing practice until midnight.

 

- Department stores, malls and supermarkets can open as per normal but no activities bringing people together allowed.

 

- People travelling from high-risk areas will be screened.

 

- Massage parlours, massage outlets and spas can open as per normal.

 

- Gyms, fitness centres and boxing training camps can open and competitions can be held with a limited audience.

 

The rest of the provinces have been marked green, or under surveillance, can allow entertainment venues, including pubs, bars and karaoke, to open providing operators follow preventive measures. These provinces are also required to screen people entering the province.

 

Dr Taweesin said that though the virus situation in many provinces is improving, people still need to maintain good hygiene practices, at least until the virus becomes a regular disease that health authorities can handle.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30401990

 

 

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