Masks

[DIKTHAI]

Now that the Country is ?open? is it still mandatory to wear a mask when outside?

[marin]

Yes it is.

[mtls2005]

AFAIK, masks remain mandatory.

 

However, I think many tourists now being lured with the Thailand Pass/Test & Go scheme might be expecting to be able to go mask-less? Or they may be unaware of the mandate?

 

 

[FridgeMagnet1]

Yes and I don’t expect it to go away anytime soon. I haven’t seen anyone not wearing their masks when walking around Bangkok. A few have it under their chin, but not many 

[KannikaP]

Is it still mandatory for mask-wearing if there are two people in a vehicle, even if they are a couple ie kipping together.?

[KannikaP]

58 minutes ago, marin said:

Yes it is.

Even if you are completely ALONE or social distanced?  Masks were introduced to stop a person's spittle from reaching another who were LESS THAN 2 metres away.

[vinci]

on the same matter, does the mask in car if more than 2 people still in effect or its over, my wife keep pushing me to wear mask in car if caught we can be fine, getting very annoying 

[KhunLA]

2 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Is it still mandatory for mask-wearing if there are two people in a vehicle, even if they are a couple ie kipping together.?

Yes, the silliness is still in effect.  I see 1 person wearing mask in there car, on motorbikes, exercising or walking when nobody is within 50 meters of them.  Sad really

[marin]

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Is it still mandatory for mask-wearing if there are two people in a vehicle, even if they are a couple ie kipping together.?

I never wear a mask in my car. When its my wife and I neither of us wear a mask. I have not heard of this ever being enforced.

[Bert got kinky]

 

DIKTHAI, why are you even asking this question?

 

On your profile you show your location as Bangsu.

Just stick your head out of the window and take a look if any of the locals are not wearing masks.

 

Edited November 5, 2021 by Bert got kinky

[vandeventer]

17 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Yes, the silliness is still in effect.  I see 1 person wearing mask in there car, on motorbikes, exercising or walking when nobody is within 50 meters of them.  Sad really

Get use to wearing the mask as covid19 mask wearing will be running into burn off season. Such as life, remember things could always get worse. 

[tandor]

20 hours ago, FridgeMagnet1 said:

Yes and I don’t expect it to go away anytime soon. I haven’t seen anyone not wearing their masks when walking around Bangkok. A few have it under their chin, but not many 

..they must have gills!

 

[rabang]

Masks  will remain mandatory in Asia probably for many years to come. Wearing them outdoors in a hot and humid climate is a nuisance that potential tourists should be aware of.

[ifmu]

are you serious ......... we are in a pandemic ... even the vaccinated can get covid and can pass it onto others 

 

so ... are you serious ?

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, DIKTHAI said:

Now that the Country is ?open? is it still mandatory to wear a mask when outside?

YES

[jippytum]

stupid question .

 

[roo860]

18 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Yes, the silliness is still in effect.  I see 1 person wearing mask in there car, on motorbikes, exercising or walking when nobody is within 50 meters of them.  Sad really

Exactly mate, one person on a bloody motorbike wearing a mask, ridiculous. 

Supermarket, market, 7/11, etc no problem, wear one but as for driving a car, no chance.

Edited November 6, 2021 by roo860

[Moti24]

Yes, mandatory mask wearing.  However, in my village, I'm the only person wearing a mask outside a property, but then, I'm a foreigner, abiding by the rules of the host country.

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, vandeventer said:

Get use to wearing the mask as covid19 mask wearing will be running into burn off season. Such as life, remember things could always get worse. 

I live a bit south, and AQI rarely gets to 100, and rarely over.  Thankfully haven't needed to wear mask for smog.  Air purifiers in the house and car.  Meter reading always <10

[HappyExpat57]

22 hours ago, KannikaP said:

Even if you are completely ALONE or social distanced?  Masks were introduced to stop a person's spittle from reaching another who were LESS THAN 2 metres away.

They're mandatory whenever you are outside your home. Most people are caring enough to follow this minor inconvenience, some selfish buggers just don't care. Any time you are outside you run the chance of coming within 2 meters of someone. It's just the right thing to do at this time.

[HappyExpat57]

19 hours ago, marin said:

I never wear a mask in my car. When its my wife and I neither of us wear a mask. I have not heard of this ever being enforced.

I thought the mask mandate wasn't required in a car if all passengers lived together. Naturally, if I'm wrong, it will take less than a few nanoseconds for someone to correct me.

[wwest5829]

2 hours ago, rabang said:

Masks  will remain mandatory in Asia probably for many years to come. Wearing them outdoors in a hot and humid climate is a nuisance that potential tourists should be aware of.

Not been to China or Japan? Masks have been de rigueur for a long time before Covid.

[KannikaP]

10 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Any time you are outside you run the chance of coming within 2 meters of someone.

Rather a silly statement.

[theonetrueaussie]

22 hours ago, vinci said:

on the same matter, does the mask in car if more than 2 people still in effect or its over, my wife keep pushing me to wear mask in car if caught we can be fine, getting very annoying 

the fine isn't the worse part. AFAIK if you are caught not wearing a mask there is also the possibility of being blacklisted! (they may have repealed this now but doubt it as mask mandates still in effect)

[rabang]

35 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

Not been to China or Japan? Masks have been de rigueur for a long time before Covid.

But not mandatory and few tourists have used them over there either. Plus they were used often only outdoors. BTW, I used a mask occasionally in Bangkok as well a few years ago before covid due to the pollution. Not sure if they were any help though.

Edited November 6, 2021 by rabang

[Midwit]

1 hour ago, HappyExpat57 said:

They're mandatory whenever you are outside your home. Most people are caring enough to follow this minor inconvenience, some selfish buggers just don't care. Any time you are outside you run the chance of coming within 2 meters of someone. It's just the right thing to do at this time.

It’s just the right thing to do. You should check under your bed before you sleep for monsters. It’s just the right thing to do. To think that the covid boggy man will get you outside while you pass by a stranger is the same thing. Can you show me some stats about the spread of covid outside by walking past someone?   

[DefaultName]

21 minutes ago, Midwit said:

It’s just the right thing to do. You should check under your bed before you sleep for monsters. It’s just the right thing to do. To think that the covid boggy man will get you outside while you pass by a stranger is the same thing. Can you show me some stats about the spread of covid outside by walking past someone?   

You may well be right, but wearing a mask costs very little and, even if it has minimal effects on contagion, it gives others peace of mind.  A person with any empathy would wear one for that reason alone.  Me, I wear one and I have a beard, so it doesn't do much for me, but does help others feel safe.

[HappyExpat57]

33 minutes ago, Midwit said:

It’s just the right thing to do. You should check under your bed before you sleep for monsters. It’s just the right thing to do. To think that the covid boggy man will get you outside while you pass by a stranger is the same thing. Can you show me some stats about the spread of covid outside by walking past someone?   

 

[HappyExpat57]

1 minute ago, kiteman9 said:

The Department of Health advised against wearing a face mask when exercising. You are not getting enough oxygen into your lungs and heart, so your body has to work harder, which is more dangerous. When you do outdoor exercises, try to maintain at least six feet or 2 meters of distance between you and other people.

Source: Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health, https://bit.ly/2zfcBuo

Facebook? Really?!? The mother of misinformation! 555

[SunsetT]

On 11/5/2021 at 11:16 AM, KannikaP said:

Even if you are completely ALONE or social distanced?  Masks were introduced to stop a person's spittle from reaching another who were LESS THAN 2 metres away.

Send your question to the Thai govt.