CONFIRMED: No curfew or lockdown, but restrictions in place in all Thai provinces

[Jonathan Fairfield]

 

Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Friday announced a series of new measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.

 

The measures, many of which were already reported earlier, confirms that 18 provinces are now declared ‘red zone’ or highest control zones.

 

All other provinces are now ‘orange zones’ or high control zones.

 

According to CCSA spokesperson Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin no province is in lockdown and no curfew has been ordered, despite erroneous reports in Thai media. 

 

However, provincial governors have been given the power to authorise curfews if the situation in their province worsens.

 

Some of the measures introduced for red zone  provinces include:

 

• All bars, pubs, karaoke and entertainment venues closed
• Restaurants must close by 9pm, no alcohol can be served
• Restaurants can offer takeaway until 11pm
• Shopping malls must close by 9pm
• Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11pm to 4am
• Schools and educational institutions closed
• Events with more than 50 attendees not allowed
• Amusement parks closed
• Children’s play areas in malls closed
• Gyms and fitness centres must close by 9pm

 

Some of the measures introduced for orange zone provinces include:

 

• Mostly the same as above
• Restaurants must close by 11pm, no alcohol can be served
• Shopping malls must close by 9pm
• Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11pm to 4am
• Schools and educational institutions closed
• Events with more than 50 attendees not allowed
• Amusement parks closed
• Children’s play areas in malls closed
• Gyms and fitness centres must close by 9pm

Provinces declared ‘red zones’:

 

Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Samut Prakan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Phuket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Nonthaburi, Songkhla, Tak, Udon Thani, Suphanburi, Sa Kaeo, Rayong and Khon Kaen.

 

Provinces declared ‘orange zones’:

 

All other provinces

 

Travel is strongly discouraged but not prohibited. People are urged to work from home where  possible. 

 

The new measures come into effect on 00:01 on Sunday until the 30 April 2021.

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[ThailandRyan]

No curfews, but then there is nothing now open Between 11pm and 4am, so why would anyone really be out and about.  No gatherings, no bars, no late night munchies, so in essence a pseudo curfew.  This is supposed to encourage people to reduce their travels and movement during those times.  Back to where we were last year for the kids going to school as well, at least until April 30th.  Looks like this school break will end up like last years with kids being stuck at home....argh

[Ireland32]

We will talk about this in Two Weeks , sadly 

[Ireland32]

4 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

No curfews, but then there is nothing now open Between 11pm and 4am, so why would anyone really be out and about.  No gatherings, no bars, no late night munchies, so in essence a pseudo curfew.  This is supposed to encourage people to reduce their travels and movement during those times.  Back to where we were last year for the kids going to school as well, at least until April 30th.  Looks like this school break will end up like last years with kids being stuck at home....argh

Aren’t 7/11 open all night 

[Tropicalevo]

2 minutes ago, Ireland32 said:

Aren’t 7/11 open all night 

 

12 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11pm to 4am

 

[ThailandRyan]

13 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Convenience stores/supermarkets must close from 11pm to 4am

 

3 minutes ago, Ireland32 said:

Aren’t 7/11 open all night 

 are they not a convenience store?  According to the list and what I heard, nothing after 11pm is to be opened.  Restaurants can stay open to 9 for dining in and then until 11pm for those food delivery riders to pick-up and deliver. 

[Excel]

2 minutes ago, Ireland32 said:

Aren’t 7/11 open all night 

 Not now . Close at 11pm open at 4 am as a minimum closure period.

[ThailandRyan]

beat me by that much in posting the exact same...lol

[Audun Lorentzen]

I guess inter provincial travel from/to red zones will not happend without quarantene? 

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, Audun Lorentzen said:

I guess inter provincial travel from/to red zones will not happend without quarantene? 

Travel appears to be allowed but they would prefer folks to stay where they are.  Wonder how you get gas if your traveling between 11pm and 4am.

[Excel]

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Travel appears to be allowed but they would prefer folks to stay where they are.  Wonder how you get gas if your traveling between 11pm and 4am.

There is no mention currently that they will be closed

[Audun Lorentzen]

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Travel appears to be allowed but they would prefer folks to stay where they are.  Wonder how you get gas if your traveling between 11pm and 4am.

Thank you. 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

The red and orange zone map:

 

 

Interesting that the above map doesn't seem to line up exactly with the MoPH map of the provinces that have been having the most COVID cases lately:

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/informationcovid19/posts/307126747572323

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

 

Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify.

 

The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees dealing with ground passenger services and in-flight passenger services, as well as operating system staff will strictly follow the precautionary and prevention protocols.

 

These employees will be required to wear surgical face masks, gloves and face shields and are requested to wash their hands frequently as well as limit their travel to high risk areas.

 

https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10157953544807050

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

2 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

 

Bangkok Airways will close its ticketing offices in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket from April 16-25 due to the current COVID-19 crisis and the situation is expected to intensify.

 

The airline said its office-based employees will be allowed to work from home for the time being, but its front-line employees dealing with ground passenger services and in-flight passenger services, as well as operating system staff will strictly follow the precautionary and prevention protocols.

 

These employees will be required to wear surgical face masks, gloves and face shields and are requested to wash their hands frequently as well as limit their travel to high risk areas.

 

https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10157953544807050

 

 

So flights are still allowed.  With no provincial border restrictions I wonder how many will continue to travel for the school break holidays.  Our trip to Chonburi has now been canceled since we can not hit the amusement park, the dinosaur park or even Nong Nooch gardens.  Oh well, next school break, maybe.

[Crossy]

Grandkids are of course over the moon, they get to stay with grandma (and grand dad). What they really love is the gigabit internet and the pool.

 

Love em to bits and they are really no trouble, I don't love the power bill when they are here, any discounts on the cards??

 

[2530Ubon]

Since world news has gone, TVF has been really up to date and informative with news in Thailand. Good job!

 

Waiting for Immigration offices to be shut down... or is it just wishful thinking?

[Pattaya Spotter]

Massage shops...I like me a good kneading once a week?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

"No national curfew but provincial governors now have the power to declare by themselves. But with 7-11 and restaurants closing at 11pm, and travel discouraged, it is virtually a curfew anyway. Just not in name."

 

https://www.facebook.com/richardbarrowthailand/posts/3140947967434

 

[Pattaya Spotter]

22 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Travel appears to be allowed but they would prefer folks to stay where they are.  Wonder how you get gas if your traveling between 11pm and 4am.

Another nice day scuba diving in phuket today. Going out on a boat again tomorrow. Will have to see what happens after Sunday at midnight.

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

"No national curfew but provincial governors now have the power to declare by themselves. But with 7-11 and restaurants closing at 11pm, and travel discouraged, it is virtually a curfew anyway. Just not in name."

 

https://www.facebook.com/richardbarrowthailand/posts/3140947967434

 

Yes a Pseudo Curfew.  Gas stations are the other issue as many have convenience stores attached to them, and this would create a travel dilemma for those who travel at night like we do starting at midnight for most trips.  Only have to avoid the drunks and trucks with no rear lights is all.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

"

“There is no curfew and this is not a lockdown yet,” Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said in a televised address to the nation. “We sympathize with businesses that will be affected.”

 

“Closing everything down is easy but many people will be in trouble and there will be more officials on the ground and that could lead to the spread of the virus as well,” he said."

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/26437/government-introduces-new-measures-to-combat-pandemic-but-stops-short-of-introducing-curfews/

 

[scubascuba3]

So parks, beaches, swimming pools, massage shops stay open

[Enzian]

13 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Massage shops...I like me a good kneading once a week?

If your area is like mine in central Bangkok there will be many, esp. down little side streets with no lights on but the doors ajar, that will be ecstatic to see you-but can we relax for a massage knowing what we're risking?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Here's a link to Friday afternoon's EN language briefing on the new COVID restrictions announced today:

 

 

https://www.facebook.com/thailandprd/videos/1135764813595172/

 

In case anyone wants to view the full Thai language version with remarks by the Prime Minister and the MoPH rep, that video is here:

 

https://www.facebook.com/LiveNBT2HD/videos/475797537104029/

 

 

 

[Pattaya Spotter]

1 minute ago, Enzian said:

If your area is like mine in central Bangkok there will be many, esp. down little side streets with no lights on but the doors ajar, that will be ecstatic to see you-but can we relax for a massage knowing what we're risking?

A broken spine or pulled tendon? 

[Excel]

1 minute ago, Enzian said:

If your area is like mine in central Bangkok there will be many, esp. down little side streets with no lights on but the doors ajar, that will be ecstatic to see you-but can we relax for a massage knowing what we're risking?

Relieving stress is what it is all about, isn't it ?

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Just to be clear, they're talking about the new restrictions taking effect at the end of Sat. night (midnight) going into early Sunday morning.

 

Travel outside between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. is not banned, but government says it's strongly discouraged...

 

Regarding the nationwide closure of all schools and education institutions, government says that applies to in-person class learning, but doesn't apply to remote individual instruction.

 

Government says for now they have a sufficient supply of hospital and alternate hospital beds to meet the need in the BKK metropolitan area. Says they have prepared some 8,000 hospital and various alternate hospital beds in the BKK region.

 

 

 

[cyril sneer]

26 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

"No national curfew but provincial governors now have the power to declare by themselves.

probably the most concerning part of the thread

 

so the list above is the minimum, wait for Buriram to ban alcohol for 2 months again

[overherebc]

50 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Travel appears to be allowed but they would prefer folks to stay where they are.  Wonder how you get gas if your traveling between 11pm and 4am.

Eat curry ?? ????

Just like anything else I suppose,  buy before 11pm.