Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew is urging people to comply with COVID prevention measures. Photo: PR Phuket

 

By The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew has urged people across the island to enjoy a safe, “new normal” Loy Krathong this evening (Nov 19) as celebrations for the main festival holiday go ahead nationwide.

 

Governor Narong pointed out that under the latest order for COVID-19 preventions regarding venues, large events may be held, but must strictly comply with the “COVID Free Setting” requirements to prevent the spread of the disease.

 

He asked all people to strictly follow public health measures.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-urges-a-safe-new-normal-loy-krathong-82086.php

 

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'New normal'? Does he mean these rules are going to be permanent? Some highlights are:

 

Continually wash your hands with alcohol (even though it achieves nothing) but don't drink any.

Always wear a mask.

Be fully vaccinated.

Carry a covid passport ready to scrutinised by any busybody that asks.

No smoking.

No singing.

Social distancing.

No nightlife (provisionally projected to reopen on January 18th 2097 as long as people have had their 50th booster shot)

No Khratongs ^{(citation needed)}

The good news is that there won't be any tourists to crowd you out, although he projects over 1 million tourists expected in the New Year.

Say, aside from the murder, how's the sandbox going?