Chon Buri entertainment venues closed after surge. A spike in cases there has dampened the atmosphere at the province’s famous Bang Saen beach despite the festive Songkran holiday, causing concerns among local businesses about a possible loss in profits during Songkran. Bangkok Jack

Chon Buri entertainment venues closed after surge

April 11, 2021

The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) in Chon Buri yesterday ordered the closure of all entertainment hangouts after the province reported 141 new cases, while Chiang Mai saw a daily spike of almost 200 in one day.

The website of the Chon Buri provincial public health office reported that the 141 new cases included three clusters — two of which were linked to entertainment venues in Pattaya and in Bangkok.

The first cluster which emerged at the Flintstone pub had 54 new cases, bringing its tally to 90. The second cluster had two new cases contracting the virus from a family who had been to the Bangkok International Motor Show. This cluster's total number of cases was 15.

The third cluster which involves a Japanese national contracting the virus at Krystal Club in Thong Lor area of Bangkok had one new case. This cluster had 43 cases as of April 10.

The provincial public health office is searching for all 872 people who have been in contact with the infected people.

The re-emergence of Covid-19 in the eastern province of Chon Buri this month has resulted in 225 cases. (continues below)

A spike in cases there has dampened the atmosphere at the province's famous Bang Saen beach despite the festive Songkran holiday, causing concerns among local businesses about a possible loss in profits during Songkran.

In Chiang Mai, authorities have confirmed 186 new Covid-19 cases, raising the total from the recent outbreak this month to 381.

Many people who visited the places appearing in timelines of the infected people have reportedly travelled to hospitals to take a Covid-19 test.

The new infections were believed to have been linked to entertainment venues, the source of most of the infections that have been spreading throughout the country in recent days.

Timelines showed many infected patients had travelled to several nightspots.

The province has started building a field hospital since Friday and plans to increase the beds up to 1,000. – Bangkok Post 

Thailand endorses specific vaccines for foreign visitors - Bangkok Jack

Thailand endorses specific vaccines for foreign visitors

Albert JackApril 11, 2021

Visitors to Thailand will need to upload copies of the vaccination certificates on the website of the nation's foreign ministry prior to arrival to reduce the quarantine period to seven days.

Those without vaccinations will still need to undergo 10 days of isolation and visitors from countries including South Africa will be subject to a two-week quarantine.

The list of approved vaccine makers are Sinovac, AstraZeneca Plc, SK Bioscience Co. Ltd., Pfizer, BioNTech SE, Serum Institute of India, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna Inc. and Sinopharm Group Co.

Thailand is betting on a return of foreign visitors to rescue its economy from its worst performance in more than two decades.

The nation, famous for its palm-fringed beaches, temples and backpacker culture, shortened the quarantine this month after the requirement was seen as the biggest hurdle to potential travelers.

Phuket, a resort island, is also working to completely waive the quarantine from July for vaccinated tourists.

Foreign visitors will still need to present a certificate of entry, a valid visa, health insurance and Covid-19 test results along with their vaccine certificate, according to the Foreign Ministry rules.

Those seeking shorter quarantine should have taken their shots no less than 14 days before travel date.

The COVID mismanagement has devastated Thailand's tourism industry, which provided more than $60 billion in revenue from about 40 million foreign visitors in 2019.

While Thailand has been largely successful in containing the outbreak, a fresh wave of infections tied to entertainment venues in Bangkok has prompted authorities to order closure of pubs and bars in the affected areas.



'No policy to let Covid-19 patients undergo treatment at home'. If hospital beds are full, they have a forwarding system with a field hospital and a hotel semi-hospital system (hospitel) to treat patients with mild symptoms. Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, confirmed that unlike many other countries Thailand had no policy of people infected with Covid-19 being confined to their homes. Infected persons must be hospitalised. The Nation

'No policy to let Covid-19 patients undergo treatment at home'

National

Apr 11. 2021

By The Nation

The Ministry of Public Health has clarified that it has no policy of allowing Covid-19 patients to be treated at home.

If hospital beds are full, they have a forwarding system with a field hospital and a hotel semi-hospital system (hospitel) to treat patients with mild symptoms.

Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, confirmed that unlike many other countries Thailand had no policy of people infected with Covid-19 being confined to their homes.

Infected persons must be hospitalised.

Dr Opas added that the majority of infected people in this new wave have relatively few symptoms, so a hotel system is adapted to be a hospitel, with a medical and public healthcare system. There is a referral system if the symptoms are more severe. There are now thousands of rooms available and if there are many infected people, field hospitals will be set up in Bangkok, he said.

He added that Thais or foreigners with suspected symptoms can detect the infection free of charge as the government subsidises the examination fee for everyone by providing a budget to the National Health Security Office of Bt3 billion, which is sufficient as of now. 

THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said via its Facebook page at 11 a.m. today (April 11) that there were 967 cases over the past 24 hours while a Hua Hin doctor revealed that the number of cases linked to Maya exclusive pub has risen to 141, Sanook.com said. Thai News Room

Daily Covid count soars to 967, 141 cases linked to Hua Hin pub

April 11, 2021 TNR Staff

THE Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) said via its Facebook page at 11 a.m. today (April 11) that there were 967 cases over the past 24 hours while a Hua Hin doctor revealed that the number of cases linked to Maya exclusive pub has risen to 141, Sanook.com said.

The new batch of cases takes the cumulative confirmed total to 32,625 with 28,214 patients having been cured while 4,314 are still undergoing treatment. There was no additional fatality with the toll remaining at 97.

Of this total three were foreign arrivals who have either been hospitalized or quarantined. Domestic cases were divided into two groups with 530 voluntarily going to hospital to get tested while 434 were found through proactive testing in communities.

Meanwhile  Dr. Suriya Kuharat, Prachuap Khiri Khan province's public health doctor, said the number of cases in Maya pub cluster where the infection first appeared on April 1 continues to rise and has reached 141 so far.

The infection from this pub has not just spread to many areas of Hua Hin district but also other districts in neighbouring provinces.

Of the 141 cases, the oldest is 82 and the youngest just two with the average age being 30.3 years. There are 90 females and 51 males in the group. 

Many will skip Songkran activities: poll - Bangkok Post

Many will skip Songkran activities: poll

Many people say they plan to skip activities to celebrate this year's Songkran festival or are uncertain whether to join them while the number of Covid-19 infections is on the rise, according the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

The poll was conducted online on 1,324 people throughout the country from April 3-9 to sound out their opinions after the government announced that while the traditional aspects of Songkran should be maintained, the "new normal" practices to prevent the Covid-19 spreading must be observed.

Asked whether they would take part in acitivities organised locally, 43.88% said "no"; 33.31% were uncertain; and 22.81% said they would join in.

Asked what they would do to maintain the Songkran tradition during the pandemic, with each respondent allowed to choose more than one answer, 64.82% would perform a "rod nam dam hua" ceremony for elderly people in their families only; 63.28% would stay home and spend the time with familiy members; 53.66% would make merit by giving alms to monks; 52.50% would bathe their own Buddha statues; and 37.64% would conserve Thai traditions.

On individual spending during this year's Songkran, 55.86% said it would not be over 3,000 baht; 25.49% said it would be 3,001-5,000 baht; and 18.65% said it would be over 5,000 baht. The average expected expenditure was 4,183.57 baht.

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Pattaya police warn restaurants not to act like bars, and bars not to pretend they’re restaurants -The Thaiger

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Pattaya police warn restaurants not to act like bars, and bars not to pretend they're restaurants

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PHOTO: Police warn selling chips at your bar doesn't make you a restaurant

Following the closure of entertainment venues in 41 provinces for 2 weeks (starting Friday night at midnight), Pattaya police have warned that bars acting as restaurants and restaurants acting as bars would be punished. Police have been patrolling heavily, according to The Pattaya News, to check in on venues and remind them of the penalties and fines for breaking shut-down rules. Just selling fries or chips isn't going to cut it, according to police.

The current outbreak of Covid-19 throughout Thailand has been disproportionately spread by patrons of nightclubs and bars, including many pubs in Chon Buri and Bangkok. While the CCSA has called for a 2 week closure, the Chon Buri edict is currently open-dated, expected to be in effect until conditions improve. Patrolling police stressed that, while restaurants are allowed to stay open and sell alcohol, abusing that exception will be punished.

In previous entertainment venue shutdowns during the pandemic, many businesses took advantage of the restaurant loophole. As there's no exact wording in the law saying people have to order food and not only drinks, many restaurants served drinks and allowed dancing and socialising without any social distancing.

Some bars were even seen hastily adding a quick food menu of easy snacks in an attempt to skirt the rules and operate as a restaurant serving alcohol. But this time Pattaya police warn that restaurants using these sneaky tricks won't be tolerated. Even businesses with multi licenses will need to take measures to make it clear they are not operating like a bar as police will have the discretion to make judgement calls on venues.

The 2 week closure of entertainment venues went into effect on Friday at midnight and banquet halls, movie theatres, saunas and soapies are all closed. Restaurants are allowed to stay open, but with a 10 pm curfew on dine-in services. Takeaway food is allowed after 10 pm until 5 in the morning. Officials hope this latest shutdown on entertainment venues will slow the outbreak enough to avoid the dreaded full lockdowns, travel restrictions, and domestic quarantines.

This weekend saw the start of the annual mass migration of Thais back to their homes for the annual Songkran. Although the government have banned water splashing activities, the exodus from the Capital and movement around the country of millions of people has authorities nervous about the potential of Songkran to spread Covid out to the provinces.

SOURCE: The Pattaya News

Bangsaen, Chonburi informs people who visited places in relation to confirmed Chonburi Covid – 19 cases. 2 locations in Bangsaen !!!!

Bangsaen, Chonburi informs people who visited places in relation to confirmed Chonburi Covid – 19 cases

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 20:34

Bangsaen, Chonburi –

The Chonburi Public Heath Office last night (April 10^th) has released another timeline to inform people who went to specific places last month and this month to notify health authorities and monitor their health. The following is an English translation of the release.

1. Suntree Bar Amata Nakhon in Don Hualor sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on March 31^st from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M..
2. Café under Tree in Bang Saen on April 1^st from 10:00 A.M. to midday and on April 2^nd from 1:30P.M. to 2:00 P.M..
3. Jae Lek in Na Pa sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 2^nd from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M..
4. J&T express shop 22/5 in Na Pa sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 2^nd to April 7^th from 8:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M.
5. Hopf Addict Amata restaurant in Don Hualor sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 3^rd from 8:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
6. Hosen Grill Bang Saen Grill in Bang Saen Soi 7on April 4^th from 7:00 P.M. to 20:30 P.M..
7. 69 Station bar in Don Hualor sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 4^th from 9:00 P.M. to 10:30 P.M..
8. Room No 2408 Anan Resort and Villa Pattaya in Soi Na Jomtien 20, Sattahip on April 5^th from 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M..
9. Pa Lek fresh Market in Sattahip on April 5^th from 5:00 P.M. to 5:30 P.M..
10. Laew Tae Pu Amata Nakhon in Pongsak Market in Don Hualor sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 5^th from 6:20 P.M. to 10:20 P.M..
11. Jaroen mukata buffet in Nong Tam Lueng sub-district on April 5^th from 10:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
12. Jim's 168 pub in Don Hualor sub-district, Mueang Chonburi on April 6^th from 4:30 P.M. to midnight.

BREAKING: Health officials in Chonburi announced this morning another 149 #COVID19 cases. Yesterday there were 141 cases. This now brings their total during the third wave to 413. Most cases are again in Chonburi City #โควิด19 #โควิดวันนี้ #Thailand #StayHome

Chonburi seven days of danger road safety campaign underway, plenty of police checkpoints in effect - Pattaya News

Chonburi seven days of danger road safety campaign underway, plenty of police checkpoints in effect

Sunday, 11 April 2021, 7:42

Chonburi –

Chonburi Police, including Pattaya, have started setting up multiple checkpoints for the annual 'Seven Days of Danger' road safety campaign for Songkran which started this weekend and runs through the Songkran festival this week.

One of the checkpoints was set up on April 9th-April 10th, 2021, in front of the Boon Sampan Temple in Nongprue.

The Nongprue Police Chief Colonel Chitdaecha Songhong told The Pattaya News, "The 'Seven Days of Danger' road safety campaign is targeted to decrease road accidents, take action on drunk drivers, checking for weapons and illegal drugs, find illegal migrants entering the area, and other crimes."

"Additionally, we are also including Covid-19 measurements, looking for people who appear to be sick and checking temperatures as well as asking if people had recently been to high-risk areas or frequented entertainment venues. Those people we find to be of potential concern may be sent to a doctor or nurse for an evaluation." Chitdaecha continued.

"Last night (April 9^th), a total of nine drivers were arrested for drunk driving at the Boon Sampan Temple checkpoint alone," Chitdaecha explained

"Additionally, Mr. Chingchai Chuchuen, 33, was arrested at the checkpoint as he was found carrying an illegal handgun with two magazines and 30 bullets," Chitdaecha concluded.

This year, travel is significantly down according to the Thai government due to fear of a renewed breakout of the Covid-19 coronavirus in Thailand and Chonburi, stemming primarily from entertainment venues in Bangkok. However, there are no national travel restrictions and Chonburi has opted at this time not to have provincial restrictions on entry or leaving. Some provinces, however, have enacted their own restrictions.

Additionally, Songkran this year is only meant to be a very trimmed down and traditional event, with activities like parties, water fights, concerts, street parades, and other popular events banned due to Covid-19 concerns.

Songkran is typically one of the most dangerous times of the year for driving, primarily driven by people driving intoxicated who had been celebrating the holiday.



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Folks, due to the current situation we are unable to answer every private message, especially if the information has been posted multiple times in articles and posts. We can't be any more clear here: There are currently NO travel restrictions or quarantines for entering or leaving Chonburi/Pattaya. There are checkpoints but they are primarily for Covid-19 with temperature checks and drunk driving checks. Entertainment venues, cinemas, a few other things are closed. Restaurants must close by 10PM for dine-in but can sell alcohol if you are having a meal and not social drinking. That is as of this moment.

We can't predict if that could change overnight, or tomorrow, or an hour from now as we are getting in many messages. We can't guarantee that if you leave there won't be a quarantine in a week when you return. It is an extremely unpredictable situation currently and changes rapidly. We are also unable to advise on other provinces, if they have checkpoints, etc, etc. We strongly advise you to possibly reconsider any travel plans unless it is an absolute emergency due to the confusion at this time. Thank you. 

Thai economy will suffer from delay of reopening to foreign tourism. Reopening the country to foreign tourism could be delayed because of insufficient vaccine supply, public concerns over the safety of vaccines, and potential virus mutations. Pattaya Mail

Thai economy will suffer from delay of reopening to foreign tourism

Pattaya MailApril 10, 2021

The BoT projected the Thai economy would recover slowly and unequally in the short term whereas reopening the country to foreign tourism could be delayed.

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has advised the government to prepare additional financial and fiscal aid packages to protect against uncertainties under the worst-case scenario.



The bank projected the Thai economy would recover slowly and unequally in the short term. Reopening the country to foreign tourism could be delayed because of insufficient vaccine supply, public concerns over the safety of vaccines, and potential virus mutations.

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Based on this scenario, the central bank downgraded foreign arrivals to 3 million from 5 million due to the country's stalled reopening plan and international travel restrictions in source markets, particularly China. 

Nationwide lockdown to tackle latest COVID-19 outbreak is not necessary - Pattaya Mail

Nationwide lockdown to tackle latest COVID-19 outbreak is not necessary

Pattaya MailApril 10, 2021

Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said there is no need for a nationwide lockdown to tackle the latest outbreak of Covid-19.

Thailand Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda said there is no need for a nationwide lockdown to tackle the latest outbreak of Covid-19.



He said Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has allowed governors and communicable disease committees in each province to use measures depending on the situation in their areas. The outbreak situation may vary from province to province, so each governor should be able to issue measures suitable for their community while creating minimal impact to the people and the local economy.

The minister said if every citizen continues to properly protect themselves, the outbreak will soon be contained and a nationwide lockdown or strict measures that could hurt the economy will not be necessary.

He also urged people planning to travel back to their hometowns during Songkran to follow Covid-19 preventive measures and stay safe on the road. (NNT)



Covid from Bangkok nightclubs spreads rapidly nationwide - 600+ cases in 32 provinces and counting. Thai Visa



Picture: Daily News

 

Daily News reported that Covid-19 cases linked to nightclubs in the Thong Lor area of Bangkok have now reached 604 cases in 32 provinces.

 

The stats show how quickly the virus has spread and cases reported yesterday are already well out of date.

 

For example the media said there was an associated cluster of 50 in Sa Kaeo in the east and Hua Hin were reporting more than 80 cases though how many of these were directly related to the Bangkok cluster was unsure.

 

Dr Chawetsan Namwat of the infectious disease department said that 93.71% of the 604 infections were Thais with 3.81% Japanese and the rest other nationalities. 

 

Of these 36 had symptoms and 64 were asymptomatic. 

 

Image: Daily News

 

With the upcoming Songkran holidays and the exodus to the countryside now in full swing, critics of the government's decision to promote interprovincial travel are becoming more vocal. 

 

Meanwhile Daily News reported that 466,374 people have received their at least one dose of vaccine since the rollout began on February 28th (until April 8th).

 

Of these 405,911 have had one dose and 60,463 have had two jabs. 

 

Many countries have managed millions of jabs in the same timeframe. 

 

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The Chonburi Public Health Department PR announced 141 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning, April 10th, 2021. Pattaya News

Chonburi adds 141 new local cases of Covid -19

Saturday, 10 April 2021, 10:58

Chonburi –

The Chonburi Public Health Department PR announced 141 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 this morning, April 10th, 2021.

Chonburi has now 264 confirmed Covid -19 cases in the new round of the pandemic since April, 2021.

Of the district cases, 53 are in Mueang Chonburi, 30 are in Banglamung, 8 are in Si Racha, 7 are in Panthong, 4 are in Panat Nikhom, 3 are in Ban Bueng, 1 is in Nongyai, 6 are from provinces who sought treatment in Chonburi and 29 are being identified to the places where they live.

Of those 141, 54 are from the Flintstones Pub in the Don Hualor sub-district in Mueang Chonburi where a recent cluster has been identified.

As for the other cases:

• 4 infected from Class 99 pub
• 1 infected from Bone Pattaya
• 3 from Na Pa
• 2 infected from a family who went to Motor show event in Bangkok
• 1 staffer from the Symphony pub
• 4 patients from Rayong and 1 patient from Nonthaburi who sought treatment in Chonburi
• 4 infected from nightclubs in Bangkok
• 1 infected from a person who went to nightclub in Samut Prakan
• 6 people from previous confirmed cases who are being identified as to the exact source of infection
• 60 people are being identified sourced of infection

Of those 264 so far, 90 of them this week are from the Flintstones Pub in the Don Hualor sub-district in Mueang Chonburi where a recent cluster has been identified.

2,410 tests of contacts are currently pending results this morning locally. This includes proactive testing at entertainment venues.

Chonburi officials advise everyone to wear masks, avoid crowded areas, and socially distance while remaining calm.

The following announcement was released yesterday evening (April 9^th) addressing Covid – 19 precautions and high risk venues in all of the Chonburi area.

Read more about our previous story in the link below.

Chonburi governor releases closing orders for province and other restrictions for Covid – 19 precautions