sametdo Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 We're planning a two month stay in Thailand over the European winter period. We understand the entry rules etc, but are unclear on mask wearing other than the official position is that masks have to be worn in all public places. What's the situation in the hotels/accommodation? Do you have to wear a mask when sat/lying by the pool? In the pool? Are masks required on the beach? when swimming? We understand the requirement to wear a mask at the market/in a shop/on the street etc. Would appreciate information from those already on the ground in Thailand. Many thanks! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 8 minutes ago, sametdo said: What's the situation in the hotels/accommodation? Do you have to wear a mask when sat/lying by the pool? In the pool? Are masks required on the beach? when swimming? Technically yes, maybe the "Gestapo" will catch you maybe they won't most likely they would just tell you to put a mask on but it's possible there could be much worse consequences...just something to think about. P.S lots almost all pubs,bars,discos,clubs etc are closed and restaurants (except in few special areas) cannot serve alcohol..also at music festivals you are not allowed to dance (covid risk) ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I speak of what I see and know hotels, markets, streets etc : yes beach, swimming pools, i don't know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 Basically wear a mask at all times. Inside your accommodation no, step out the door yes. In a hotel room no, step out the door yes. While eating a meal at the table no... finish eating put it back on.. On the beach yes, actually swimming no.. but come out of the water and sit put it back on. In public 100% I think you get the idea. 7 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post digbeth Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 Thankyou for being considerate, we are starting to see friction between newcomers from countries where masks are optional, this is ranging from getting dirty looks or verbal altercation in public, and wearing them incorrectly like under the nose you'll get told off by staff or other shoppers immediately even from the usually meek Thais If you are walking out on the street alone and far from people, like exercising in the park it's fine to lower your mask, but be prepare to have one to put on when going near other people. But some parks seem to want to enforce mask wearing rule and some gyms are very cautiously watching their members, only allowing mask off to have a drink, and must be on during exercise which is silly It'd be silly to ask people to have mask on while swimming, so at the pool side should be okay, if the hotel can serve drinks to the pool then it should count as restaurant, where people can sit with their mask off to eat. While mask wearing indoors like malls and supermarket's pretty strict, if you walk to the floors where there's multiple restaurants or food court you'll see hundreds people without masks on sitting at their tables, but once you leave the area you're expected to put your masks back on. In market setting where you can buy street food type thing and eat while you walk around is a bit of a grey area, you should have your mask on, as there's other people walking around too, but to sneak a bite or drink what you bought, you have to lower your mask, then immediately put it back on. so unless you're sitting down to eat, don't remove your mask completely. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 5:52 PM, sametdo said: We're planning a two month stay in Thailand over the European winter period. Who knows what the mask situation might be in the future? Bring masks. And then gauge the situation when you arrive. Not overly complex. Plenty of Youtube vloggers here and posting daily, just use the hashtag bangkok or thailand and look for yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dante99 Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 5:52 PM, sametdo said: Are masks required on the beach? when swimming? If you must ask if masks are required when swimming then it is really best if you do not come to Thailand. Stay at home is recommended. 3 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post superal Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dante99 said: If you must ask if masks are required when swimming then it is really best if you do not come to Thailand. Stay at home is recommended. Indeed , not a good time to be a tourist , could be very expensive if locked out of your home country with ever changing covid rules . 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingstonkid Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 The rules in Thailand are very strict. outside our home or hotel room wear a mask. Obviously if you are swimming, eating or drinking then you can not wear a mask but as soon as you get out of the water or stop eating and drinking put the mask back on. Masks in Thailand I think are going to be pretty well mandatory outside for quite awhile. As to travel I would have said it would be easy but with the SA variant be careful they could close/restrict the border at any time. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 On 11/25/2021 at 5:52 PM, sametdo said: Are masks required on the beach? when swimming? Please allow me to clear up a small point................... Mask for swimming... Mask for Covid....... In laboratory test conditions, the mask for Covid was found to be less than satisfactory once wet. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Tracy Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Wear masks at all times unless in situations where it would be injurious to health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post easydoor Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 In case wearing a mask is your only concern, you better don't come. There are more important things te be worried about. What is your problem to wear a mask???? I am living here for many years and always wear a mask when I go out, just as the Thai people do around here. 3 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post schultzlivgthai Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 The mask sucks 4 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stupooey Posted November 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2021 4 hours ago, schultzlivgthai said: The mask sucks Perhaps you're wearing it the wrong way round. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Also a point to mention you can be fined up to 20,000 baht for not wearing a mask in areas they are required. The high fines were made to discourage foreigners from refusing to wear masks. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 In the pool, a mask is not required. Goggles are enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I visit the parks and jogging paths now and again and it see many that are actively exercising (jogging, aerobics, park exercise stations) either without a mask or having it pulled down to their chin and no one gets bent out of shape over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 (edited) Hey there. Welcome to normal Thailand pandemic version. Masks? Just strap it on like the tomboys do. You won't be sorry. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2021/11/23/govt-threatens-to-fine-foreigners-who-dont-wear-facemask/ GOV’T THREATENS TO FINE FOREIGNERS WHO DON’T WEAR FACEMASK Edited November 27, 2021 by Jingthing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedhump Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 In cities and on city beaches yes you must. Even in large towns like Hua Hin the law is almost 100 pct observed. I have no experience of other situations. The trick is to have some food or drink by you when you sit somewhere as masks are completely removed to eat or drink. French fries are still French fries, even when stone cold and 3 hours old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 22 hours ago, schultzlivgthai said: The mask sucks So does my missus but I do to put up with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdd Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 If you are out of your house/condo/room you have to wear a mask, no exceptions, that's what the law says. Failure to do this can result in a 20k fine. Technically illegal, but socially accepted situations in which people take off their mask: Eating / drinking Driving car / riding bike Exercising / Being in the pool Taking pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sametdo Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 Many thanks for the replies. We've decided to postpone our trip for now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island coconut Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On Koh Phangan 99% of the Thais wear a mask everywhere, but 50% of the foreigners completely ignore the rules. And the authorities do NOTHING about it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 3:23 PM, kingstonkid said: The rules in Thailand are very strict. outside our home or hotel room wear a mask. Obviously if you are swimming, eating or drinking then you can not wear a mask but as soon as you get out of the water or stop eating and drinking put the mask back on. Masks in Thailand I think are going to be pretty well mandatory outside for quite awhile. As to travel I would have said it would be easy but with the SA variant be careful they could close/restrict the border at any time. IMO with the governments of the west going full on about the new variant, one would be a bit silly to travel at the moment. Almost looking to get stuck abroad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 34 minutes ago, island coconut said: On Koh Phangan 99% of the Thais wear a mask everywhere, but 50% of the foreigners completely ignore the rules. And the authorities do NOTHING about it. They know who is laying the golden eggs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thaibeachlovers Posted November 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2021 10 hours ago, sametdo said: Many thanks for the replies. We've decided to postpone our trip for now. IMO a wise decision. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 In Pattaya I have found the least mask compliant nationality to be Russians. Not only that they're often aggressively snarky about it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAnotherHun Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Masks should be also mandatory while eating and drinking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyx Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 On 11/27/2021 at 9:31 AM, easydoor said: In case wearing a mask is your only concern, you better don't come. There are more important things te be worried about. What is your problem to wear a mask???? I am living here for many years and always wear a mask when I go out, just as the Thai people do around here. Well, speak for yourself ( no offence meant) I cannot stand the mask and I take it off as soon as I can. I have difficulties breathing and I have stopped jogging since the mask is an obligation. So only swimming, until it is, ridiculously, forbidden once more. and exercising at home. I am thinking about having a special mask made of silk but I am not sure about the quality of such a "protection" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted November 29, 2021 Share Posted November 29, 2021 3 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: IMO with the governments of the west going full on about the new variant, one would be a bit silly to travel at the moment. Almost looking to get stuck abroad. Agreed but we know that there are people that will do it and then cry and throw temper tantrum about how unfair life is when they are not allowed back home. 555 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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