BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Public Health Minister confirmed that there are no laws forcing people to wear face masks, but he also sought cooperation from all parties, including Thai citizens and overseas tourists, in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak.

 

Concerning warnings from the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) that people might be fined for not wearing a face mask, Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Ministry of Public Health and related agencies have not reported this and the matter is still under consideration.

 

The Deputy Prime Minister stated that the suggestion is beneficial as the most effective prevention protocol, but it should first be evaluated by all parties, emphasizing that enforcement is unnecessary if everyone cooperates in adhering to the prevention measures. He is concerned, however, about some international tourists who do not wear face masks while in Thailand and stated that the ministry will discuss the problem with the CCSA. He understands that the practice may not be used in other countries, but he encourages them to comply with the country’s public health regulations.

 

When asked if stricter measures would be enforced if infection cases reached 10,000, the Public Health Minister responded that the situation is still within the Department of Disease Control’s epidemiological scenarios, with severe cases not increasing and more people getting vaccinated, and that adjustments will not be made at this time. Nonetheless, he asked all parties to be cautious and work together to prevent and contain the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

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Really?  I thought it was mandatory?  Good news if it's no longer the case, although I suspect many people will continue to wear them and they'll still be required in schools.

I'm English, I have 'O' level English grammar and Literature, and I find this as clear as mud. Yes or No please.

So on what legal basis have they been fining people for behavior which doesn't violate the law? ????

TIT

10 minutes ago, khunjeff said:

So on what legal basis have they been fining people for behavior which doesn't violate the law? ????

In Thailand it is the law if someone find it is the law.... This is an example .......so easy to understand....But the real law is nowhere enforced or known

18 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

Really?  I thought it was mandatory?  Good news if it's no longer the case,

This news release soft sells what Anutin was actually saying. Anutin complained that foreigners tend not to wear masks to protect themselves and others from possible covid infections. He stated that maybe it is cultural but they will discuss it with the CCSA and what is to be done about it. That comes as Thursdays new infections topped 9,000.

SO you are free not to wear masks, but Anutin and Thailand, know who is actually spreading the virus. Go ahead, give them a visual, make his day.

 

Now hold on!!! NOW you're saying it's merely a suggestion but please do what we suggest or the local BiB's will fine you???

 

Guhdam, I thought they couldn't get any more nonsensicle (read: stupid!). This really is a new level of crazy. I tried about a year ago to get the actual law regarding mask wearing, and of course I couldn't find anything. NOW I KNOW WHY!

Meanwhile, back at the ranch:-

 

 

 

I'm confused. Am I just misunderstanding this?

 

 

4 minutes ago, kimamey said:

I'm confused. Am I just misunderstanding this?

 

Great minds think alike ???? 

 

I still don't know if I can grow weed so long as I don't smoke it, or smoke it so long as I don't grow it, or something completely different!

 

 

 

Good luck with getting served anywhere in Bangkok if you didn't wear a mask. 

As usual, a spectacularly incapable crew, posing as leaders, who are rarely ever able to deliver a unified, cohesive message. 

 

It feels like alot of overgrown kids, who are trying hard to act like adults, and shouting dumb messages from their own little positions of power. 

 

What can one say? How does anything get done around here? 

1 hour ago, Dcheech said:

This news release soft sells what Anutin was actually saying. Anutin complained that foreigners tend not to wear masks to protect themselves and others from possible covid infections. He stated that maybe it is cultural but they will discuss it with the CCSA and what is to be done about it. That comes as Thursdays new infections topped 9,000.

That is because the article is from a government mouthpiece agency.

 

The man is a complete buffoon and is doubling down on his xenophobia here.

 

Buddha help us if he ever gets anywhere near the PM's job. It will be lights out for Westerners in Thailand for sure.

1 hour ago, DaLa said:

I'm English, I have 'O' level English grammar and Literature, and I find this as clear as mud. Yes or No please.

An O level in English Grammar. It appears you have scaled the dizzy heights of academia indeed. But I doubt the existence of such a qualification.

51 minutes ago, kimamey said:

I'm confused. Am I just misunderstanding this?

 

 

My thoughts entirely. Two opposite and contradictory stories..lol

... 555, total clown show here, as per usual, always funny ... whistle & boing, boing, boing ...!! []

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1248967-people-in-thailand-reminded-of-fines-for-failing-to-wear-a-face-mask/

 

5 minutes ago, jollyhangmon said:

... 555, total clown show here, as per usual, always funny ... whistle & boing, boing, boing ...!! []

 

Ok I wear a mask when out and about, it's no big problem but I do like the following

1 hour ago, DaLa said:

I'm English, I have 'O' level English grammar and Literature, and I find this as clear as mud. Yes or No please.

need "a"   level ENGLISH !!!!

Time for my favourite tune..

 

 

2 hours ago, khunjeff said:

So on what legal basis have they been fining people for behavior which doesn't violate the law? ????

Because they think that they can do whatever they like whenever they want.

BIB: You no wear mask!!! 1000 baht!
You: Anutin says I don't have to wear a mask.
BIB:  Ok.  100 baht!

51 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said:

An O level in English Grammar. It appears you have scaled the dizzy heights of academia indeed. But I doubt the existence of such a qualification.

I come from a line of PhDs.

Painters, house Decorators.

Nine years in the army and was awarded the

CDM.  Cadbury's Dairy Milk

VD and Scar.

On my final day the

DCB.  Don't Come Back.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

As usual, a spectacularly incapable crew, posing as leaders, who are rarely ever able to deliver a unified, cohesive message. 

 

It feels like alot of overgrown kids, who are trying hard to act like adults, and shouting dumb messages from their own little positions of power. 

 

What can one say? How does anything get done around here? 

Psst!  Someone wants to be the new PM! 

1 minute ago, overherebc said:

I come from a line of PhDs.

Painters, house Decorators.

Nine years in the army and was awarded the

CDM.  Cadbury's Dairy Milk

VD and Scar.

On my final day the

DCB.  Don't Come Back.

Well done

1 hour ago, The Hammer2021 said:

An O level in English Grammar. It appears you have scaled the dizzy heights of academia indeed. But I doubt the existence of such a qualification.

It’s “English Language” 

It will be most gratifying to know that there are no masking laws here……. when regaining consciousness to pick up my teeth and reset my broken bones after taking beatings in the street for not wearing one …???????? laws & rules are not important or non- existent here ….. Culture is not ……..????

 

So you can or can’t be fined for daring to get some fresh air while no one is around or what?

8 minutes ago, TropicalGuy said:

It will be most gratifying to know that there are no masking laws here……. when regaining consciousness to pick up my teeth and reset my broken bones after taking beatings in the street for not wearing one …???????? laws & rules are not important or non- existent here ….. Culture is not ……..????

 

Try not to worry so much