Chonburi announces 50 new local transmission cases of Covid – 19, vast majority in Si Racha
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The Chonburi Public Health Office late this afternoon (January 5th) has announced 50 new confirmed cases of local transmissions of Covid –19.
Of those 50 cases, 32 are in Si Racha, 6 are in Mueang Chonburi, 5 are in Ban Bueang, 4 are in Banglamung(Pattaya area), 2 are near Rayong and 1 is in Panat Nikhom. The total is 29 males and 21 females.
The total number of Chonburi confirmed cases in this new series of infections is now 390 with one death that we previously reported on, a 47-year-old Thai woman with previous health issues.
Of those 390, 389 are being treated at the hospital/quarantine. Thailand has a policy that asymptomatic patients, which is the majority, must stay under observation and care until they are clear of the virus and may not isolate at home.
Of those 390, 201 are in Banglamung, 121 are in Si Racha, 29 are in Mueang Chonburi, 12 are in Ban Bueng, 12 are in Rayong, 10 are in Sattahip and 5 are in Panat Nikhom.
Timelines for these new cases are expected to be released either late tonight or early tomorrow morning according to the Chonburi Provincial Health Office.
Yesterday, (January 4th) the Chonburi Public Health Office has announced 35 new confirmed cases of local transmissions of Covid –19.
Read more about our previous story in the link below.
Shut down of high risks areas by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration 1 January 2021
On 1 January 2021, Bangkok Governor Police General Aswin Kwanmuang issued an announcement to temporarily close certain places in Bangkok in order to contain the new wave of local infections of COVID-19.
The new measures went into effect on 2 January 2021.
The venues and businesses with temporary closure are:
1) entertainment places, pubs, and bars; 2) water parks and amusement parks; 3) children's playgrounds and places where children play at markets and floating markets; 4) snooker and billiard parlours; 5) gaming centers; 6) game and internet shops; 7) cockfighting rings and cockfighting training rings; 8) nurseries and elderly care centers (except those which offer overnight stays); 9) boxing stadiums; 10) martial arts schools (gyms); 11) horse racing tracks; 12) establishments providing shower; 13) massage parlours; 14) competitive-sports fields; 15) banquet halls and similar places; 16) bull-fighting rings and fighting-fish rings or similar places; 17) amulet markets and centers; 18) pre-school nurseries; 19) tattoo and piercing parlours; 20) fitness centers; 21) health and wellness establishments, spa shops, and traditional Thai massage and foot massage parlours; 22) boxing gyms; 23) bowling, skate, and rollerblade venues or other similar services; 24) ballroom dance halls, and 25) all buildings at schools, tutorial schools, and educational institutions.
Source: PR Thai Government
Restrictions in Highly Controlled Areas or the Red Zones as of 4 January 2021
New restrictions and rules enforced from 4 January at 06:00 have been published in the Royal Gazette for provinces classified as highly controlled areas/red zones. The key points are: People are encouraged to work from home to reduce the risks; Buildings for educational institutions are closed, except for the usage of leading/teaching classes online; Ban on conventions, seminars and events which would gather a lot of people unless special permissions have been given. Criteria for permissions determined by local governors; No ban on inter-provincial travel. However, people are asked to travel only when it is really necessary and to show proofs of necessity when asked by officials, and No ban on restaurants but operators will have to adhere to safety measures. However, the regulations on the safety measures which could include ban on eating-in are to be considered on a local basis.
Govt unveils new curbs (4 January): https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2044931/govt-unveils-new-curbs
Measures for all types of restaurants and food businesses in Bangkok
Infographics: PR Thai Government
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has announced that eating in restaurants will be prohibited during the hours of 21:01 to 05:59 from 5 January. Takeaway is available during these hours.
You may eat-in between 06:00-21:00 provided that you follow strict safety measures.
Other reads: PM overrules BMA, allows dining-in until 9pm at city restaurants (4 January): https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2045359/pm-overrules-bma-allows-dining-in-until-9pm-at-city-restaurants
Interprovincial Travels
As of date, there are no bans on interprovincial travels. However, the public is asked to refrain from travelling and produce proofs of necessity of travels if requested by officials. (Source: http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2564/E/001/T_0001.PDF)
Some provinces however have their own measures and might ask individuals who have visited the COVID-19 risk areas or highly controlled areas to report to the local administration or public health office and enter a 14-day quarantine. Other provinces across the country have similar measures which could be more or less stringent.
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Not a lockdown or travel ban, but increased restrictions and control measures in five provinces, including Chonburi, says Thai Government
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The Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-O-Cha, has rebuffed social media posts from Thai Deputy Public Health Minister Satit Pitutecha in which he claimed a proposal on travel restrictions, referred to some as a lockdown, was approved by the Prime Minister last night, thanking him for the decision.
We reported on this here but were careful to call them possible measures and restrictions and avoid the term lockdown as the Thai government continues to insist not to use the word. The Pattaya News notes, however, that even some government-owned media used the word lockdown as did the Deputy Public Health Minister himself.
Following multiple statements from public officials this morning trying to correct course, the message is quite clear: There is no LOCKDOWN. There is no travel ban. However, you are highly discouraged from travel and measures may take place to discourage you, such as road checkpoints. If it is not urgent, stay home if you are in the five highest risk provinces, especially in terms of inter-provincial travel. But you are not banned from doing so.
There will be increased road screening points with Chonburi and the Pattaya area already implementing many, including in Central Pattaya on Sukhumvit. These are not "hard ban" checkpoints, as one can travel through them but may have to go through temperature checks, determine the necessity of their travel or provide identification/legal status for foreigners. In Chonburi, officials have stated that they are looking for potential illegal migrants being transported through the province so minivans, full pickup trucks, and other types of transportation are being randomly selected to be inspected.
Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi, and Trat, along with Samut Sakhon, will be subject to the strictest regulations and control measures and classified as a new, highest category of restrictions, according to Dr. Taweesin Visanuyothin. However, he also stressed it is NOT a lockdown and there was not a strict travel ban but did state there would be additional inconvenience and checkpoints in the affected area. Dr. Taweesin also said that although it wasn't a lockdown or a ban, the major message for people in the five provinces was to stay home unless it was urgent or absolutely needed to travel.
The Pattaya News will continue to provide updates on this as they are released.
No lockdown in Samut Sakhon, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat: PM
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Thailand's Prime Minister on Tuesday confirmed there is no lockdown in Samut Sakhon, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
The clarification comes after Deputy Public Health Minister and MP for Rayong province, Satit Pitutacha, posted on Facebook on Monday evening, thanking the PM for approving the proposal to lockdown the aforementioned provinces.
However, on Tuesday morning, the PM said no lockdown is in place in the five provinces or anywhere else in Thailand, TNA MCOT reported.
This was reiterated by Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) spokesperson Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin during the daily COVID-19 briefing.
Dr Taweesin said that while the provinces were operating at the "highest and intensifying level of control", no lockdown was in place.
Late on Monday, Chonburi governor Phakthorn Thianchai announced a number of provincial restrictions aimed at helping to limit the spread of the virus.
Opinion: Let's call a spade a spade and use clear terminology and have clear direction in regards to the Covid-19 situation in Thailand
The following is an opinion article. The views of the author of their own.
It's not a lockdown. It's precautionary measures and regulations to help stop the Covid-19 virus.
It's not a curfew. It's a suggested time of travel for your safety.
It's not a roadblock. It's a precautionary safety and screening point.
It's not a lockdown migrant dormitory. It's a quarantine "Hospitel" (spelling intended)
It's not a mask mandate. It's a health and safety measure regarding utilizing protective equipment.
It's not an alcohol ban. It's a restrictive temporary prohibition on the sale at some venues to help prevent Covid-19.
It's not a forced closure of a business. It is a health measure to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Just a few examples of some words we've heard from government officials over the last few days in Thailand as they work on clear and direct messaging as does the media. Unfortunately, even some members of the government and government-owned media have made "errors" or early statements or announced their proposals or preliminary measures ahead of time which is cluttering the messaging and making it confusing for everyone, especially residents of the affected areas.
I spent fifteen years working in retail management in the West, a majority of it in Operations and Human Resource related work. (bear with me here.) and terminology like seen above was very common. Don't call it a firing, call it a separation meeting, don't call it greeting a customer, call it welcoming a guest, don't call it a performance management meeting, call it a counseling and motivation session, etc. The current level of statements coming out from some officials sounds similar to this, almost as if they are following an HR playbook.
Now, it may very well be that we can't use those terms because of legal issues or potential requirement of providing compensation, etc. I understand that. It's fair. I also agree that the measures so far certainly aren't a lockdown and haven't been, although it's more difficult for people to understand terms like "Precautionary regulation and measures intended to defer travel and encourage stay in one's primary residence."
I do, however, feel that the current approach of allowing regional, district, and local officials so much leeway is cluttering the excellent approach of clear, concise messaging we had from the Center for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and the Thai Government during the last year's first-round of Covid-19. During that occasion, the CCSA took firm control of the messaging and of the procedures and processes. It worked because it was simple for the population to follow, the speech was centralized (even if it was HR speak) and the message was delivered downhill.
Now, we have a different situation. I understand why we do and there are definite negatives to a one size fits all approach like last time in terms of procedures and measures and rules…and I agree that regional leaders should have more control in their own provinces around those rules. However, I also feel that the messaging needs to be concise and clear and should come from the CCSA downward still, even if the policies and procedures in districts may vary. Yesterday's example of a major public official announcing a preliminary proposal as seemingly being approved caused widespread confusion, especially over the word lockdown. (We used the words travel restrictions/measures, like using road screening points.) Then, you had an entire weekend of on-again, off-again mixed messaging on alcohol in restaurants in Chonburi and the restaurant dine-in rules in Bangkok. You also had PR departments release announcements about upcoming announcements that were not yet finalized which further added to the confusion.
I get it. They are trying to help and trying to get the message out but sometimes too much messaging is more confusing also, an old HR lesson.
It's a challenging situation, and there are a lot of moving parts. We all understand that. I can see that the TAT is working hard on daily updates on potential travel restrictions and that the CCSA seems to be working hard with local provincial leaders to deliver clear and concise messaging and hopefully this leads to improvement. It's nobody's fault, per se, but everyone just needs to talk to the other hand. The Prime Minister has, to his credit, firmly corrected mixed messaging when needed.
So, in conclusion, let us call a spade a spade and use clear and direct terminology overall and not beat around the bush as it is just confusing people more.
Several provincial governors have announced that people travelling from 28 red-zone provinces must be put into quarantine for 14 days.
Nakhon Ratchasima governor, Wichien Chantaranothai, said people from provinces declared by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as red zones must complete an entry request form and present a health certificate when arriving at his province.
They are also required contact public health authorities at their destination and remain in quarantine for 14 days.
Mr Wichien said the goal was to stem the latest surge of the novel coronavirus. The number of new infections in the province stood at seven, with no more new cases since the New Year.
Violators will be prosecuted in line with the Communicable Disease Act and subject to imprisonment and fines, according to the governor.
To be fully on guard, tough measures were needed, he said.
Nakhon Ratchasima has not ordered schools to close, but allowed them to close at their discretion.
Some private schools have postponed re-opening after the New Year holidays from Jan 5 to Jan 11, while they monitor the Covid-19 situation, he added.
Nakhon Ratchasima is classified as a "yellow zone" under "close surveillance".
In Ubon Ratchathani, provincial governor Sarit Withoon said two Covid-19 patients entered the province on Dec 25 and Jan 1 respectively.
One was a seafood vendor from Talat Thai Market in Samut Sakhon and the other a tourist from Nonthaburi.
People from some red zone provinces, including Samut Sakhon, Rayong, Samut Prakan, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri and three districts of Bangkok are required to contact local public health authorities immediately and isolate at home for 14 days. Violators will face penalties in line with the Communicable Disease Act and the Emergency Decree.
Ubon Ratchathani's Warin Chamrap and Na Tan districts where infections had been reported were declared areas under high surveillance. Places where many people gather are advised to close early.
Chai Nat governor Somboon Sirivej on Sunday signed an order declaring the entire province as a control area and requiring people from four red zone provinces to present a health certificate that proves negative Covid-19 results.
The health certificate must be issued no more than 72 hours prior to travel.
People in Chai Nat who travel to the four red zone provinces of Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Rayong and Chon Buri are also required to be tested for Covid-19 and pay for the test themselves.
Violators are subject to imprisonment of up to two years and/or fine of up to 100,000 baht.
Private firms are also urged to come up with work from home arrangements for employees or stagger hours to reduce the risk of transmission.
Vendors at the food court in The Mall Bang Kapi department store in Bangkok ramp up Covid-19 preventive measures at dining tables. (Photo by Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The government is seeking to buy another 35 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, taking its total order to 63 million, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Monday.
Gen Prayut did not say where the extra doses would come from but stressed the government needed to be sure they were safe, had no side effects and were in line with standards set by the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
He said he had instructed the Disease Control Department and National Vaccine Institute to work with the FDA to handle the vaccinations.
The first order of 2 million doses will arrive from China in the next three months, with the government prioritising who should get them, Gen Prayut said.
It also recently signed a deal with AstraZeneca for 26 million doses and the right to produce its Covid-19 vaccine in Thailand, with supplies expected by May. That vaccine will be produced by Thailand's Siam Bioscience with a formula and technology developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford.
"I have also ordered another 35 million doses and most of the population are expected to be vaccinated," the prime minister said.
The Public Health Ministry says the first batch will come from Chinese biopharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech, with an initial 200,000 doses due to arrive by the end of next month.
The second batch of 800,000 doses will be shipped to Thailand by the end of March, and the last batch of one million doses will arrive by the end of April.
Healthcare personnel and village health volunteers will be offered the first doses.
Gen Prayut also said his government was assessing the situation on a daily basis and ministers were mindful of the economic damage from overly strict containment measures.
"We don't want to lock down the entire country because we know what the problems are, so can you all lock down yourselves?" he said.
"This is up to everyone, if you don't want to get infected just stay home for 14 to 15 days. If you think like this then things will be safe, easier for screening."
Thailand on Monday recorded 745 new coronavirus cases, 729 of them local transmissions, bringing the total since Covid-19 first appeared in January 2020 to 8,439.
One additional death was reported, raising the total to 65, while migrant workers (577) formed the majority of new infections, plus 152 Thai nationals.
The daily increase in case numbers, the largest since the beginning of the pandemic, was expected after Samut Sakhon province reported an additional 541 cases on Sunday. That number is included in yesterday's figures.
The latest death was a 56-year-old man in Bangkok, said Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
The man died on Sunday, two days after testing positive for Covid-19, and had suffered from numerous underlying diseases before being admitted to hospital on Dec 28. Records showed he had recently travelled to Samut Prakan and the Klong Toey district of Bangkok, he added.
Samut Sakhon recorded the highest number of local transmissions among Thais -- 93 -- followed by Bangkok (28), Chanthaburi (27), Samut Prakan (20) and Rayong (17).
Dr Taweesilp said the number of provinces affected by the latest outbreak rose to 54 after Hua Hin district recorded the first case in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
He reiterated his fear that the number of cases nationwide cases could increase due to people travelling among provinces over the New Year holidays.
Deputy Public Health Minister Sathit Pitutecha said yesterday the CCSA had decided to impose lockdowns in the provinces of Samut Sakhon, Chon Buri, Rayong, Trat and Chanthaburi to stop Covid-19's surge.
The lockdown measures include travel restrictions, with checkpoints to be set up to prevent people in the five provinces from leaving unless they could show it was absolutely necessary, Mr Sathit said.
Meanwhile, Samut Sakhon's public health office late yesterday reported another 470 new infections, which were not included in the national tally reported earlier by the CCSA.
Some 439 of the 470 new infections -- 49 Thais and 390 migrant workers -- were detected by active contact tracing. Of the others, 25 were Thais and six were migrant workers.
Meanwhile, Pol Maj Gen Suvicharn Yankittikul, the Chanthaburi police chief, has been moved to the operation centre at the 2nd Provincial Police Region, pending an inquiry into claims that officers were negligent in allowing illegal gambling dens to operate.
The goal is to inoculate no less than 50% of the Thai population (more than 30m people with about 70m doses) free of charge. The following infographic by Bangkok Post shows the estimated time of arrival of Thailand's Covid-19 vaccine https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2045459/35m-more-doses-coming #Thailand
Tourists ordered off Koh Lan alight at a pier in Pattaya. The island has been placed under lockdown until Jan 20. Chaiyot Pupattanapong
Chon Buri: About 100 tourists were told to leave Koh Lan in Bang Lamung district, as the island was placed under a local lockdown from today until Jan 20.
The lockdown, which was announced on Sunday evening by the island's Covid-19 committee, came after a person was found to be infected at Bali Hai pier, from where ferry services that connect Pattaya and Koh Lan depart.
Chon Buri's public health office has also asked those who travelled between Pattaya and Koh Lan through Bali Hai pier between Dec 18-31 to closely monitor their health.
The announcement required operators of lodges and resorts to clear out all tourists by yesterday and barred them from accepting new guests until the situation is resolved.
Before leaving, all tourists were asked to inform the Koh Lan Covid-19 committee if they developed Covid-like symptoms as soon as possible.
Yesterday morning, boats were seen taking tourists back to the mainland. Upon docking at Bali Hai pier, they were sprayed with disinfectant and had their temperatures checked.
At the same time, tourists who didn't know the island had been locked down were turned away by officials at the pier.
In addition to clearing out tourists from the island, the lockdown announcement means Koh Lan residents are not allowed to leave the island until Jan 20.
Exceptions can be made, however, in urgent situations or emergencies, and residents will be screened upon arriving in Pattaya.
Anyone wishing to travel to Koh Lan for business must receive prior permission from the Covid-19 Centre at the pier -- and the trip must be vouched for by a local residing on the island.
Foreign migrant workers are not allowed to travel to the island until further notice.
Speedboat services to and from the island are currently suspended, and travel must be arranged through the Covid-19 Centre at the pier.
Until Jan 20, there will be three ferries running between Pattaya and Koh Lan. The ferries depart from Pattaya at 7am, noon and 6pm, and leave the island at 7am, noon and 5pm.
On the island, a curfew is enforced between 10pm and 5am and restaurants are open for take-outs only.
Public health authorities are urging Koh Lan residents to monitor their own health.
If residents develop Covid-19 symptoms, they should report immediately to the island's medical centre for further testing or call the hotline at038-434144.
Five of Thailand's coastal provinces placed under total lockdown
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Thailand's five coastal provinces of Samut Sakhon, Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat have been placed under total lockdown, meaning travel in and out of the provinces is banned, unless it is absolutely necessary.
Deputy Prime Minister Satit Pitutacha said in his Facebook post on Monday that he would like to thank Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and the CCSA for approving the proposal from the Ministry of Public Health to lock the provinces down due to the rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rate.
While acknowledging that the tough measure will impact the economy and the normal livelihoods of the people there, he said that, without this tough but short-term measure, the pandemic may spread across the country.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of the Royal Household has ordered the temporary closure of The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Bant Pa-in Palace, the Puping Palace, Chang Hua Mun Royal Project, Queen Sirikit's textile museum, Silpa Paendin museum and Sala Chalerm Krung Royal Theatre until January 31st.
A research team from Prince of Songkhla University has developed a COVID-19 test kit, which is capable of detecting the presence of COVID anti-bodies in blood in 15 minutes with 99% accuracy.
Assistant Professor Thirakamol Pengsakul, head of the research team, explained today that, since over 90% of infected people are asymptomatic, the test kit is used to detect anti-bodies in a person exposed to the virus in the previous 1-2 weeks.
He said the test kit has been approved by the Thai Food and Drug Administration and mass production can start shortly, with the capacity to produce up to 100,000 test kits a day.
Chonburi Governor releases latest closure, restrictions orders for Covid – 19 precautions, many changes made
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The Chonburi Governor released an order this evening (January 4th) to help control the Covid-19 coronavirus in Chonburi for highly controlled provinces. The announcement applies to ALL areas of Chonburi and no longer divides the districts into separate control zones. There are many changes, please take your time to read and understand. If you are unsure if your venue can open or if it is not listed please call the city call center at 1337.
Cancelled previous order from the Chonburi Disease Control Committee.
These venues on this list are CLOSED.
Entertainment venues (bars, nightclubs, pubs, karaoke, dancing establishments, gogo bars, hostess bars, gentlemen clubs, and similar places)
Every convenience store that is open 24 hours must close from 10:00 P.M. to 5:00 A.M..
Every educational place both government and private must close, including private tutors.
Close public swimming pools, amusement parks both indoor and outdoor including playgrounds in markets. (If your housing estate, condo, etc. considers your pool public, and almost all do, it must close. Hotel pools are closed and considered public.)
Nurseries, daycares, and elderly care places (except for permanent residences with overnight stay)
Amulet markets, temple fairs
Cinemas, cabaret shows, live shows, and theaters
Snooker and billiards, bowling, skating, rollerblading, and other similar group entertainment activities.
Massage shops, spas, beauty clinics (including in hospitals), and tattoo shops. (See below for nails and barbershops)
Saunas and massages with soap (Soapies).
INDOOR (see below) fitness centers and gyms. (Again, for condos and hotels if it is considered public it must close, may depend on the management of the condo)
Games and internet cafes, arcades and playlands, computer meetup areas, etc.
Meeting room services, banquet halls, conferences, other similar types of gatherings of groups of people
3. These places below can be opened but with high Covid-19 protective measurements:
Restaurant or beverage shops, food vendors and stalls, food courts, cafeterias can be opened and allowed to eat inside from 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.. Other periods from that time can be opened but take away only. In addition, alcohol is NOT allowed to be drunk inside and can only be purchased for takeaway.
Department stores, malls, and community malls are allowed to open, including retail stores, with proper Covid-19 measures.
Public parks, beaches, exercise parks, outdoor public playgrounds not at markets, sports stadiums (not for crowds or gatherings, for exercise), OUTDOOR gymnasiums, or places for outdoor exercise can open but with social distance rules and strong Covid-19 measures. (The earlier closed section mentioned boxing still being closed, however, we are seeking clarity or suggest owners call City Hall at 1337 for clarity.)
Retail / small wholesale stores, markets, floating markets with strong Covid-19 measures.
Wholesale or big wholesale stores with strong Covid-19 measures.
Beauty salons for hair for both men and women and nail spas can be serviced for only up to two hours for each customer. Other customers not allowed to wait inside, reservations are suggested.
Nursery and eldercare places for overnight permanent residence only
Golf courses (clubhouses and shower rooms are requested to close).
Pet care spa and clinics.
Outdoor zoos or places that have animal shows can open.
Hotels are open, although gyms and pools are to be closed and gathering areas like conference rooms.
4. Everyone must wear masks when going outside all the time. Failure to wear a mask could result in a fine of up to 20,000 baht! This is, according to the Chonburi Disease Committee, a mandate and not a suggestion.
5. Approve Koh Larn measurements from local committee volunteers. This means Koh Larn will be closed to non-residents from January 5th to at least January 20th. Koh Si Chang is open, with health measurements.
6. People are being requested not to travel across the province except for emergency or urgent reasons with evidence and documents proving their needed travel as well as being a resident of Chonburi. There will be random checkpoints.
Large gatherings, events, mass assembly, etc are banned. (This falls under national orders.)
Anyone who offends the order shall be punished with a fine of up to 100,000 baht or jail for up to one year or both.
The order takes effect on January 4th until further notice. If you are unsure if your business is able to open, if you aren't on the list (We noticed fishing parks and shooting ranges were missing) or what measures you need to take please call the Pattaya call center at 1337. This list is, of course, subject to change with new orders which we will translate and update as quickly as possible.
New restrictions and rules enforced from 4 January at 06:00 have been published in the Royal Gazette for provinces classified as highly controlled areas/red zones. The key points are:
People are encouraged to work from home to reduce the risks;
The highly controlled areas are:
