BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt has insisted on holding more outdoor public events to stimulate the economy, saying he did not believe they were to blame for a rise in new COVID-19 infections.

 

The governor was responding to the Ministry of Public Health’s concerns about the risks posed by the launch of an outdoor film festival in the city.

 

Chadchart reasoned that these outdoor activities divert individuals away from confined areas, such as shopping malls, where the risk of COVID transmission may be higher. He nevertheless affirmed that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would heed the advice of health authorities and step up screening measures at all future events.

 

According to Chadchart, the BMA has also resolved to implement proactive testing at schools and offer booster shots in communities, particularly for all high-risk groups.

 

The deputy city clerk, Dr Wantanee Wattana, attended an emergency meeting hosted by the Ministry of Public Health on July 18 to discuss the overall situation, a downscaling of public activities, and various disease preventative measures.

 

Following the meeting, Dr Wantanee confirmed that all BMA activities are being conducted in accordance with regulations of the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration. She expressed hope, however, that as the number of new infections decreases, the restrictions would be relaxed in favor of a better balance between public health security and economic growth.

 

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Well done sir . And now let the forum Karens post predictions of doom

yes, good idea, but i think having some indoor cycling machines to use whilst watching may be better for some in that audience

20 hours ago, whereyougo said:

 

Well done sir . And now let the forum Karens post predictions of doom

You mean express an alternative view to yours?

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

You mean express an alternative view to yours?

No idea how long you been here but you will eventually find out that 90 % of ALL POSTS are doom and gloom regardless of the topic. Dont be lazy and go check it out yourself ????

Obviously a man who cares more about votes than public health.

21 hours ago, hotchilli said:

You mean express an alternative view to yours?

An alternative view to nearly everyone these days, except of course  the very vocal minority of TVF "karens, who have decided to believe and accept everything that the authorities tell them, and, consequently continue to live their lives in a state of abject terror,  Its a good job that there are not many of them. as if theirs was the majority view, we would still be living in lockdown and the Thailand pass would still be a requirement

For the rest of us life goes on, but if some people want to stay confined to their houses , wear their masks and visors 24/7 and sanitise their hands every time they touch something then they are quite free to do so, we don't try to stop them, but in return,  could they  please, stop trying to force their fears and insecurities onto the rest of society