Party on for New Year, say Bangkok officials, but don’t forget your face mask

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By Peter Roche

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has given the go-ahead for New Year’s Eve parties in the capital, but says people shouldn’t forget that Covid-19 still poses a risk. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says revellers will still be required to wear face masks if gathering in crowded areas on the night.

 

The Bangkok Post reports that the BMA is increasing disease control measures in an attempt to avoid a spike in Covid-19 infections after the New Year holiday. Partygoers will be given clear safety instructions and expected to adhere to disease prevention measures, particularly if they’re in one of the so-called high-risk groups.

 

Event organisers who wish to hold an end-of-year party must obtain approval ahead of time, by contacting City Hall. It’s understood that so far, only Central World has requested permission to host a mass gathering on New Year’s Eve.

 

Chadchart says city officials will open additional vaccination sites for people who’d like to get a booster dose ahead of any New Year party. The governor has acknowledged the problem of overcrowding, particularly at weekends, at the main vaccination facility at the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Centre.

 

Meanwhile, Bangkok’s deputy governor, Tavida Kamolvej, is calling on both party organisers and partygoers to adhere to disease prevention measures. She has also called on event organisers to reduce the size of their gatherings, to make it easier for the relevant bodies to respond in the event of an emergency.

 

Thailand’s farang-loving health minister has also waded into the conversation, to point out that Covid-19 infections are on the rise in tourist areas. Anutin Charnvirakul adds that 97% of new cases are in patients considered high-risk, with many of those unvaccinated or having not received a booster over 3 months since their last dose.

 

In October, the Thai government confirmed it planned to administer at least 2 million doses of Covid vaccines by the end of 2022. However, with the end of the year rapidly approaching, it’s understood only 800,000 doses have been administered.

 

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[PJ71]

Do they honestly think most holiday makers / party goers will bother with a mask at NY - really?

[stoner]

zzzzzzzzzzzz

 

 

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s farang-loving health minister

????

[richard_smith237]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt says revellers will still be required to wear face masks if gathering in crowded areas on the night.

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[brewsterbudgen]

20 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I believe it's been lifted.  It remains to be seen what "required to" and "expected to" means in practice.  That said, most Thais seem happy to still wear masks.

[MRToMRT]

It continues to surprise me, the mask wearing in the street by 95% of Bangkok pop from what I can see, that is.

 

Is it realistic or is it mind washing? 

 

 

 

 

[richard_smith237]

48 minutes ago, MRToMRT said:

It continues to surprise me, the mask wearing in the street by 95% of Bangkok pop from what I can see, that is.

 

Is it realistic or is it mind washing? 

 

Its the ‘contagion effect’ and prevalent in conformist societies.

 

What surprises me is the degree of conformity exampled by so many people still wearing masks, no one wants to be the ‘odd one out’ and take their mask off.....  So we have this mass conformity. 

 

Meanwhile, we see overwhelming lawlessness on the roads etc (not wearing helmets, jumping lights etc).... Thailand really is an enigma.

 

 

 

[soi3eddie]

The authorities (BMA in this case) just can't let go of trying to control the populace. They are scared of losing the powers gifted to them by the Covid pandemic. Bongkokians, ever so compliant compared to tourist areas such as Pattaya and Hua Hin, will surely comply. Time to move on and drop the masks. 

 

[cnx101]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nobody knows sorry

[Mad mick]

What load bs face mask theatre still continues! Would no bother going out too any event says  wear face mask ! Its ok take off ???? eat ???? or back on ???? off ???? same old covid control theatre continues  happy new year ???????????????? WEF ???????? WHO 

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lifted practically for all instances last July.

No longer applies in public places and outdoors.

Lifted for business, entertainment and activities.

Group gatherings (less than 2,000 participants) in crowded places allowed.

I recently heard announcement during a BTS ride that wearing a mask within the system was encouraged but not required. 

[JayClay]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

What surprises me is the degree of conformity exampled by so many people still wearing masks, no one wants to be the ‘odd one out’ and take their mask off.....  So we have this mass conformity

What's more surprising to me is the amount of people that seem bothered by other people wearing masks by choice .

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

Probably only if there is a policemen nearby and you do not know the law

[Burma Bill]

After my recent experiences of being forced to wear a mask during bus and train journeys whilst on holiday in Thailand, a 2023 new year resolution will be "do not visit Thailand whilst this stupid rule remains - go spend money in another country"!!

And  before I get barraged with a load of "mask" BS, for those of you who are pro-mask, that is your choice, for those of us who are anti-mask, that is our choice.

[sandyf]

1 hour ago, JayClay said:

What's more surprising to me is the amount of people that seem bothered by other people wearing masks by choice .

Quite, and have you noticed it is the most opinionated that want to deny others the right to make up their own mind.

[MrJ2U]

6 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Do they honestly think most holiday makers / party goers will bother with a mask at NY - really?

Yes,  they'll be wearing them on there chin, arm, or in their pockets.

 

 

[bangon04]

"Thailand’s farang-loving health minister has also waded into the conversation, to point out that Covid-19 infections are on the rise in tourist areas. "

 

so he is leading the effort as usual....

[mikeymike100]

4 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a public place, outside........NO!

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[mrfill]

Just waiting for my Xmas horror mask to be delivered...

 

https://www.amazon.co.uk/PartyHop-President-Politician-Celebrity-Realistic/dp/B087LSZF4M/ref=sr_1_13?keywords=latex+mask&link_code=qs&qid=1671280565&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-13

[Venom]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

or having not received a booster over 3 months since their last dose.

So now we need to get a booster every three months? ????

[whereyougo]

7 hours ago, MRToMRT said:

It continues to surprise me, the mask wearing in the street by 95% of Bangkok pop from what I can see, that is.

 

Is it realistic or is it mind washing? 

 

 

 

 

Probably  50%  were wearing face masks decades before covid

[Enoon]

9 hours ago, sandyf said:

Quite, and have you noticed it is the most opinionated that want to deny others the right to make up their own mind.

The "most opinionated"?

 

Isn't that anyone, including you........and me, who takes the time to comment on internet forums?....Asean Now certainly!

 

"O wad some Pow'r the giftie gie us
To see oursels as ithers see us!"

                                   Robert Burns
 

[bbbbooboo]

Hmmm…… the conundrum of Thailand. The obsessive wearing of masks when not required, while routinely slaughtering each other on the roads every day(TIT)

[hotchilli]

17 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Is there a legal mask wearing mandate in Thailand ???   Yes or no ???.... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No mandate just a recommendation.

[sandyf]

6 hours ago, Enoon said:

The "most opinionated"?

 

Isn't that anyone, including you........and me, who takes the time to comment on internet forums?....Asean Now certainly!

You can see it that way if you want but it cannot be denied that there are those that go to quite extreme lengths to try and validate their argument against masks.

Shouldn't it be personal choice?

[spidermike007]

95% of us ex-pats are done with masks. Only Thais continue to be obsessed with masks. So, drop the silly advice, please. 

[spidermike007]

16 hours ago, bangon04 said:

"Thailand’s farang-loving health minister has also waded into the conversation, to point out that Covid-19 infections are on the rise in tourist areas. "

 

so he is leading the effort as usual....

Quite false, from what I understand. But, since when did truth or facts means anything to Anutin and his house of goons? 

[KhunLA]

16 hours ago, bangon04 said:

Call me crazy, but wouldn't that be considered a 'gathering'.  And yet ....