Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 Thailand on Monday confirmed the current lockdown measures will remain in place until August 31. In a largely expected move, Thailand’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin said the restrictions will remain in place until at least the end of the month. The only change to the current restrictions is that banks in shopping malls are now allowed to open. Restaurants must remain closed to dine visitors, while other restrictions such as the night time curfew between 21.00-04.00 hrs also remain in place. Monday’s announcement means that Bangkok and 28 other provinces remain so-called ‘dark red zones’. Dark red provinces in Thailand Ang Thong, Ayutthaya, Chachoengsao,Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nakhon Ratchasima, Narathiwat, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Pattani, Phetchabun, Phetchaburi,Prachin Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Rayong, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Songkhla, Suphan Buri, Tak and Yala. Red zone provinces Amnat Charoen, Buri Ram, Chai Nat, Chanthaburi, Chaiyaphum, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Kalasin,Kamphaeng Phet, Khon Kaen, Lampang, Lamphun, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Nakhon Sawan, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Nong Khai, Phatthalung, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Ranong, Roi Et, Sa Kaeo, Sakon Nakhon, Satun, Si Sa Ket, Sukhothai, Surin, Trang, Trat, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit and Yasothon Orange zone provinces Bueng Kan, Krabi, Mae Hong Son, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nan, Phang Nga, Phayao, Phrae, Phuket and Surat Thani. This is a developing story. This post maybe updated without notice -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-08-16 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rodknock Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 we knew that was comming. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Walker88 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 So if I understand correctly, only absolutely essential shops can remain open. This includes banks, grocers, pharmacies and Indian tailor shops. 4 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 No surprise we knew already... and will be extended too 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: The only change to the current restrictions is that banks in shopping malls are now allowed to open. As another news source wrote, "a limited reopening.." ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RubbaJohnny Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: "a limited reopening.." Isn't that called "short time in Pattaya" 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cclub75 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 "The only change to the current restrictions is that banks in shopping malls are now allowed to open. " How come nobody asks "what did we achieve with this stupid idea " ? I mean the banks inside shopping malls are closed since 2 weeks. And ? And now we reopen them. So ? What happened during those 2 weeks ? ???? The virus was successfully defeated by closing shopping malls ? Especially the banks ? And furthermore now, if we open the banks again... then why not phone shops ? Afterall phones are "important". My point is : this decision highlights the absurdity of the whole scheme. 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scrotobike Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 Latest - news flash Thai leaky lockdown extended. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 What are the restriction in the red zone 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bikerlou47 Posted August 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2021 Lock down? What a joke. People are free to travel through out this country. Here in Khao Yai at least 2 7-11's have shut down on Monday after a weekend of BKK people traveling to this area! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Nice to see they've removed the words "at least" before 31 August. Sounds like an end is now in sight ???????? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, brewsterbudgen said: Nice to see they've removed the words "at least" before 31 August. Sounds like an end is now in sight ???????? Hopefully come Aug 31 they see things are not improving and put the place under hard lockdown. Would really annoy me to be forced to stay home for a few weeks drinking beers by the pool because the government won't allow me to go to work !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surasak Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 59 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said: What are the restriction in the red zone My question also. The restrictions are not so well published in English. I guess we are not meant to know? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 14 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Thailand on Monday confirmed the current lockdown measures will remain in place until August 31. Limited lock-down is the key word. Apart from bars and a few other places every high street shop, wet/dry market and street stall/vendor in my deep red zone is open as normal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 14 hours ago, rodknock said: we knew that was comming. Plot twist. which year !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 12 hours ago, cclub75 said: What happened during those 2 weeks ? ???? The virus was successfully defeated by closing shopping malls ? Especially the banks ? I expect they received a lot of complaints (or pressure) from people and the banks.... put a little thought into it and usually people have to go to the bank before the supermarket... makes sense to reduce the amount of contact and traveling. Your other comment is just your silliness... had the virus been defeated they would have opened the phone shops too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozfarang Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Covid 19 restrictions to the end of August 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bob12345 Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 hours ago, cclub75 said: My point is : this decision highlights the absurdity of the whole scheme. Just like the rest of the world, they are just doing whatever they feel like. It has been clear by now that lockdowns don't help with defeating covid, as we have done lockdown for months already and its still there. And yet, all they come up with is more lockdowns. Covid wont go away, just like the flu. Learn to live with it, or be prepared to be locked down the rest of your life. 15 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwan Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 As one door closes another one shuts ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 and still no mention of a exit plan/roadmap out of lockdown. just leave us all in limbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaopad999 Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 13 hours ago, cclub75 said: "The only change to the current restrictions is that banks in shopping malls are now allowed to open. " How come nobody asks "what did we achieve with this stupid idea " ? I mean the banks inside shopping malls are closed since 2 weeks. And ? And now we reopen them. So ? What happened during those 2 weeks ? ???? The virus was successfully defeated by closing shopping malls ? Especially the banks ? And furthermore now, if we open the banks again... then why not phone shops ? Afterall phones are "important". My point is : this decision highlights the absurdity of the whole scheme. I agree, it just makes no sense. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, paulikens said: and still no mention of a exit plan/roadmap out of lockdown. just leave us all in limbo The current restrictions end on 31 August. Isn't that what they're saying? Then we can go back to restaurants, malls and schools... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, brewsterbudgen said: Nice to see they've removed the words "at least" before 31 August. Sounds like an end is now in sight ???????? The second sentence says "at least". It's just the next date that they'll review. It seems very unlikely there'll be any significant easing at the end of this month unless the numbers have a real downturn. Edited August 17, 2021 by KhaoNiaw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 50 minutes ago, Bob12345 said: Just like the rest of the world, they are just doing whatever they feel like. It has been clear by now that lockdowns don't help with defeating covid, as we have done lockdown for months already and its still there. And yet, all they come up with is more lockdowns. Covid wont go away, just like the flu. Learn to live with it, or be prepared to be locked down the rest of your life. A 2-3 week total lockdown, and I mean total with people allowed out of their homes for essential shopping only, would stop the spread. But that is socially and economically unacceptable so the pandemic rumbles on indefinitely. Not only in Thailand but all over the world. The virus has been a test for mankind and mankind has failed miserably in dealing with it. There have been cover-ups, denials, ineptitude right from the start, and that continues over 18 months later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cadan Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Hirakiri at it’s best. Slow a d painful. One day we realize that the damage and poverty caused will be a much bigger price to pay. Who is gonna feed the thousands of people in the coming days and months ? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadan Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 And the greed of mankind continues - that’s a big part of the problem. Money needs to be made first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 The real problem obviously sits HERE: But this administration seems incompetent to manage "anything" - TIME FOR A CHANGE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 14 minutes ago, KhaoNiaw said: The second sentence says "at least". It's just the next date that they'll review. It seems very unlikely there'll be any significant easing at the end of this month unless the numbers have a real downturn. Dammit. I missed that! At least "at least" is not in the headline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: A 2-3 week total lockdown, and I mean total with people allowed out of their homes for essential shopping only, would stop the spread. But that is socially and economically unacceptable so the pandemic rumbles on indefinitely. Not only in Thailand but all over the world. The virus has been a test for mankind and mankind has failed miserably in dealing with it. There have been cover-ups, denials, ineptitude right from the start, and that continues over 18 months later. A 2-3 week lockdown like you describe would temporarily stop the spread, but what do you think will happen once it ends? Lockdowns are not a long-term solution. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: 18 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: A 2-3 week total lockdown, and I mean total with people allowed out of their homes for essential shopping only, would stop the spread. But that is socially and economically unacceptable so the pandemic rumbles on indefinitely. Not only in Thailand but all over the world. The virus has been a test for mankind and mankind has failed miserably in dealing with it. There have been cover-ups, denials, ineptitude right from the start, and that continues over 18 months later. Expand A 2-3 week lockdown like you describe would temporarily stop the spread, but what do you think will happen once it ends? Lockdowns are not a long-term solution. It's my understanding that people with the virus can only spread it for two weeks. If that had been done at the beginning then it would have been all but vanquished. But no-one took it seriously enough. Add in the fact that the head of the WHO was in China's pocket*, and we've seen the result. *a long and brilliant article in the Sunday Times in the UK tracked how China bought their influence within the WHO while the rest of the world was sleeping. Nothing new there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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