Thailand’s Royal Gazette announces strict Covid-19 preventive measures in Bangkok and its vicinity and in four Southern provinces, including construction camp closures and no dine-in at restaurants. Pattaya News

The Royal Gazette has announced strict preventive measures in Bangkok and its vicinity and in four Southern provinces for at least thirty days to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus in the early hours of this morning, June 27th.

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 12:54

Bangkok –

The measures mainly include the temporary closures of construction campsites, the prohibition of dine-in in all restaurants, and no large gatherings of more than 20 people.

The government has stressed multiple times this is NOT a lockdown and asks people not to use this terminology, stating that the correct description is preventative health measures to protect the public.

It will be put in effect in 10 provinces, namely Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Pathum Thani, Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla, starting this Monday, June 28th. Chonburi is not currently included for TPN's local residents.

PHOTO: Prachachat

The announcement of 11 preventive measures are as follows:

1. Implement urgent measures to prevent the outbreak in specific targeted areas in all 10 provinces listed above for a period of at least 30 days.
2. Close all construction sites, including building modification or demolition sites, and close all construction camps inside and outside the construction site, including an order to temporarily halt the construction and to prohibit the travel of construction workers for at least 30 days.
3. Observe the health measures and practices of entrepreneurs or responsible persons in establishments and factories and see whether they are complying with the disease control measures (Bubble and Seal) as prescribed by the government, including setting conditions to control or limit the movement of travel in and out of the area of ​​​​the establishments or factories. This applies especially to construction sites.
4. Implement urgent integrated control measures only in Bangkok and its vicinity: Selling food at all restaurants for takeout only; department stores, community malls to open until 9.00 PM.; Movie theaters, water parks, dining areas in food courts to be closed; Hotels, exhibition centers, convention centers to refrain from organizing meetings, seminars, and banquets of more than 20 people.
5. Have officers inspect community areas, markets, and other places where there is a high risk of disease outbreaks. Expedite the search for infected people and relocate those who are at risk of infection for isolation and quarantine. When a mass outbreak source is detected, the provincial governor can order the temporary closure of the area or order travel restrictions in and out of the area.
6. Engage government staff to assist people affected by the closure and travel restriction orders, especially vulnerable groups, underprivileged people, the elderly, or people who receive appropriate assistance.
7. Set conditions for using transportation routes and travel health screenings for at least 30 days as follows:
8. – Set up travel screening checkpoints in and out of the southern border provinces (Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, Songkhla). Those who desire to travel outside the province must present their ID card with the necessary documents issued by the relevant authorities or local administration.

   – Set up screening points at all entry and exit city routes in Bangkok and its vicinity (Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon) to strictly control the movement of construction workers who might be working across provinces. Only workers who are allowed to travel by the provincial governors of the province of origin and destination can travel. Travel across the provinces for the general public can be done so as necessary. This is not a lockdown or prohibition of travel, except for construction workers, and the general public can travel as needed. However, it is discouraged and there may be interviews and extensive interviews about the need for travel. It is unclear how exactly they will identify construction workers, notes TPN. Also, keep in mind the next point.

   – Set up strict travel screening checkpoints in and out of other provinces as necessary. In the case there is a traveler from a province designated as the highest and strict control area, the authorities should take measures to control and prevent disease by keeping, observing, and quarantining the individual at state quarantine areas specified by the government. Essentially, if you travel out of one of the ten provinces listed at the top of this article, expect mandatory quarantine, according to Thai authorities. However, travel is not forbidden to the general public.

9. Deploy security forces to strictly monitor and suppress any smuggling acts or any conspiracy to commit illegal acts, including gambling, drug abuses, any behavior that likely leads to racing or competition, and any operation of underground entertainment venues/partying.
10. Implement measures for off-site operations to reduce traveling and interpersonal contact, especially among agencies or establishments in the highest and strict control areas.
11. Ask the public to refrain from organizing social activities in the form of social gatherings, banquets, parties, meetings, or festive events in the highest and strictest control areas to reduce interpersonal contact for at least 30 days, unless they are religious customary rites and ceremonies that have already been prepared and implemented with strict Covid-19 measures.

EN ANNAN OPINIONSUNDERSÖKNING MED I STORT SETT SAMMA RESULTAT DOM DEN JAG SKICKADE TIDIGARE: Most think reopening of the country in 120 days not feasible: Suan Dusit Poll

Most think reopening of the country in 120 days not feasible: Suan Dusit Poll

A majority of people think reopening the country in 120 days as announced by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not feasible, citing the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the result of an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or Suan Dusit Poll.

The poll was conducted online between June 21-24 on 3,320 people across the country to compile their opinions on Gen Prayut's announcement to reopen the country in 120 daysamid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Asked whether it would be feasible to reopen the country in 120 days, 39.88% said this was unlikely and 21.64% said it was absolutely not possible. The rest, 30.26% thought it was likely to be possible and 8.22% thought it would definitely be possible.

A majority of the respondents, 58.22%, said they disagreed with the announcement; 25.90% agreed with it; and, 15.88% were uncertain.

Asked whether they would accept the risk of Covid-19 so that the plan to reopen the country in 120 days can materialise, 51.05% said "no"; 26.93% said "yes"; and, 22.02% were uncertain.

Asked what they were concerned about the pledge to reopen the country in 120 days, with the respondents allowed to tick more than one answer, the replies varied: 

- 78.80% were concerned about new Covid-10 variants;
- 71.18% said there might be more clusters of infections; and
- 68.41% said there might be a new wave of pandemic brought from outside the country.

Asked what should be done in order to be able to reopen the country in 120 days, the answers were:

- 85.12% said vaccination must be expedited to build herd immunity;
- 77.06% quarantine and suppression of illegal border crossers should be tightened;
- 76.53% vaccination administration must be adjusted, with more brands of vaccines imported;
- 71.78% distribution of vaccines to various localities should be expedited; and
- 54.75% active case finding must be stepped up to prevent Covid-19 spreading.

Despite disagreement by most people with the announcement to reopen the country in 120 days, the respondents still found some benefits of it.

- 84.04% said it could push the economy to move forward;
- 61.73% said it could help accelerate vaccination; and
- 50.10% said it could draw tourists from abroad.

Buri Ram imposes 14-day anti-COVID-19 quarantine on all arrivals from Bangkok. The 14-day local quarantine applies to people arriving in BuriRam from Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Trat, Nakhon Pathom, Pattani, Phetchaburi, Songkhla, Samut Sakhon, Saraburi, Yala and Narathiwat, said Dr. Pichet. PBS World

Buri Ram imposes 14-day anti-COVID-19 quarantine on all arrivals from Bangkok

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Thailand's northeastern province of Buri Ram has taken preventives measure in preparation for the possible arrival of workers from Bangkok and its vicinities, following the closure of construction worker housing there, by mandating that all arrivals will be subject to 14-days of local quarantine.

Provincial and health officials, led by Governor Tatchakorn Hatthathayakul and Dr. Pichet Puedkhunthod, the provincial health chief, held an urgent meeting on Friday to discuss measures to respond to an order by the CCSA to close all construction worker housing facilities in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani Samut Sakhon and in the four southern provinces of Yala, Pattani, Narathiwat and Songkhla.

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Dr. Pichet told the media, after the meeting, that several recent COVID-19 infections had been traced to arrivals from theseareas, who didn't know that they were already infected or who did not follow health safety measures and had engaged in social activities.

The 14-day local quarantine applies to people arriving in BuriRam from Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chon Buri, Trat, Nakhon Pathom, Pattani, Phetchaburi, Songkhla, Samut Sakhon, Saraburi, Yala and Narathiwat, said Dr. Pichet.

Arrivals from "Orange" zones will be required to report to local disease control officials for health assessments. A rapid test will be conducted on suspicious cases and, if they are cleared of infection, they will still be required to isolate at home for 14 days.

Governor Tatchakorn said he has instructed district officials and village heads to watch out for arrivals from the specified areasand to take them for screening and local quarantine.

There are still 43 COVID-19 cases under treatment in hospitals in Buri Ram province.

Meanwhile, Associate Professor Dr. Chatchai Mingmalairak, director of Thammasat University's field hospital in Pathum Thani, said today that the management of the university hasdecided to keep the facility open, to cope with the surge of new infections in and around Bangkok.

He said, in his Facebook post today (Saturday), that the field hospital had been due to close at the end of this month but, "today, we have received requests from our friends and medical colleges in Bangkok to help accommodate their patients, due to the critical shortage (of hospital beds)."

The Thammasat field hospital has the capacity to accommodate 470 in patients.

SVT Nyheter 27/6. 05.12

 Nya nedstängningar i Bangkok 

Under 30 dagar, med start på måndag, får restauranger i Thailands huvudstad Bangkok bara erbjuda mat för avhämtning och gallerior måste stänga senast klockan 21. Inomhusaktiviteter för fler än 20 personer förbjuds helt. Myndigheterna kommer också att sätta upp vägspärrar för att begränsa resor mellan provinserna och alla byggarbetsplatser i staden. De närliggande provinserna stängs. Den senaste månaden har 37 olika kluster av viruset konstaterats på de 575 läger i Bangkok där omkring 81 000 byggnadsarbetare bor.

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Chonburi Public Health Office announces 155 new cases of Covid-19 in the province today and Bangsaen Beach closed overnights. Pattaya News

Chonburi Public Health Office announces 155 new cases of Covid-19 in the province today

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 155 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 today, June 27th.

Sunday, 27 June 2021, 10:57

Chonburi-

This makes a total of 7,682 cases of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 2,359 still under medical care/supervision, and with a total of 42 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections in early April.

Additionally, 5,281 people in total have now been released from medical care and fully recovered since this current wave began. 72 people were released yesterday.

The district-level new cases were as follows today:

Mueang Chonburi 48, Si Racha 28, Banglamung 25, Panat Nikhom 3, Sattahip 7, Ban Bueng 19, Pan Thong 9, Bor Thong 2, Ko Chan 2, and two new cases transferred from other provinces for medical care.

The details on the cases are as follows:

1. Proactive search in Phan Thong District and surrounding area-16 new cases

2. Proactive search Pongsak Market Mueang Chonburi District-12 cases

3. Surveillance of market areas at the Thetsaban Hua Khua Market, Ban Bueng District, 5 cases

4. Proactive testing, new market, Mueang Chonburi District, 3 cases

5. Proactive testing, Sattahip morning market, 2 cases

6. Close contacts (from a private drinking circle) 2 cases

7. Proactively search at an establishment in the Phan Thong District, 1 case

8. Foreign Workers Camp, JWS Company, Si Racha District, 1 person

9. Foreign Workers Camp (Link to the Foreign Workers Camp, Standard Performance Company Limited, Khao Khan Song Subdistrict Sriracha District) 1 case

10. Traveling a lot from risky areas in Bangkok, 1 case

11. Traveling a lot from risky areas in the Chachoengsao Province 1 case

12. Close contacts of previously confirmed patients:

12.1 24 family members

12.2 15 co-workers

13. Close contacts under investigation 38 cases

14. Currently under investigation in general-33 cases

A total of 369 close contact searches were received today with 3,982 initial proactive searches, and more proactive search reports are pending.

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, ordered the closure of two construction workers camps on Friday, June 25th, 2021, to control the spread of Covid-19.

Chonburi orders temporary closure of several construction workers camps in Banglamung following Covid-19 clusters

Additionally, more closures were ordered last night by the Governor including the Pongsak market.

Chonburi province releases new orders: Bangsaen Beach closed overnights, Pongsak market temporarily closed, Navy closes many Sattahip Beaches

A majority of people have voiced disagreement with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's announcement to reopen the country in 120 days amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.



Majority disagree with reopening the country in 120 days: Nida Poll

A majority of people have voiced disagreement with Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's announcement to reopen the country in 120 days amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, according to a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration, or Nida Poll.

The poll was conducted by telephone interviews on June 22-25 on 1,311 people aged 15 and over of various levels of education and occupations throughout the country.

Asked whether they agreed with the announcement, a large majority, 73.46%, disagreed. Of them, 53.55% were in total disagreement, reasoning that the country should not risk taking in foreigners while the pandemic had not been put under control, adding that the reopening should be delayed until most people in the country were inoculated; and 19.91% were in moderate disagreement, saying they were not confident in the government's preventive measures.

On the other side, 26.01% agreed - with 12.43% in total agreement, saying it would spur the economy and revive tourism-related businesses; and, 13.58% were in moderate agreement.

The rest, 0.53%, had no answer or were not interested.

To the question whether they believed the government would be able to reopen the country in 120 days, a majority - 71.62% - said "no"; 27.16% said "yes"; and 1.22% had no answer or were not interested.

Asked whether they were ready to share the risk of facing more severe outbreak of the virus with the government, 52.56% said they would not accept any risk and the government must take full responsibility while 11.29% said they would not accept any risk but would not put the blame on the government.

On the other side, 24.56% said they would accept the risk but the government must take the whole responsibility and 9.00% said they would accept the risk and would not blame the government.

The rest, 2.59%, had no answer or were not interested.

Asked what they attached more importance to between economic survival and health safety, 69.19% said they were for health safety; 18.99% said they were for economic survival; and 11.82% said both were equally important.

Google Translate Thai till engelska. The Standard

 BREAKING: Announcement of semi-lockdown Bangkok-perimeter and 4 southern border provinces Do not eat in the shop - Mall closes at 3 pm - Do not gather in groups, effective from 28 June. Oh my god. Onwards.
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Reporters reported that Government Gazette website Publish Terms Issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree (No. 25)
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The key points can be summarized as follows:
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1. Order to close the construction site Order to stop construction work and temporarily prohibit the movement of labor for at least 30 days, with the power of the Bangkok Governor and the governor of the perimeter provinces to order the closure
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2. Food and beverage distribution This includes stores located in shopping malls, hotels, convenience stores, shopping carts, hawkers, to buy takeaways only.
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3. Department store To open until 21.00. No theaters, cinemas, water parks, dining areas.
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4. Hotels, exhibition centers, convention centers can be opened, but meetings, seminars and banquets are cancelled.
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5. Do not organize activities in groups of more than 20 people without permission from the disease control officer.
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6. When a large number of outbreak sites are found The provincial governor may order the community closure. or the said place temporarily
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7. Encourage people to refrain from social activities that involve gatherings. Festivities in the most restricted and restricted areas last for 30 days, except for traditional ceremonies.
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Measures and compliance with this requirement apply in the highest and strictest controlled areas in Bangkok and its vicinity (Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand). Nonthaburi Province Pathum Thani Province Samut Prakan Province and Samut Sakhon) and the four southern border provinces (Narathiwat Province Pattani, Yala, and Songkhla)
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New Laksi field hospital to focus on critical care. A military camp in the capital is being turned into a field hospital for the increasing number of Covid-19 patients in critical condition and will be ready to accept patients by Friday as major hospitals struggle with overcrowded intensive care units (ICU). Bangkok Post

New Laksi field hospital to focus on critical care

Workers build a field hospital for critical patients at 11th Military Circle in Laksi district on Saturday. (Photo by Nutthawat Wicheanbut)

A military camp in the capital is being turned into a field hospital for the increasing number of Covid-19 patients in critical condition and will be ready to accept patients by Friday as major hospitals struggle with overcrowded intensive care units (ICU).

Responding to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's order to find more beds for patients in Bangkok, the Ministry of Public Health has joined hands a number of private hospitals, the military, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to set up a field hospital for critical patients at the Laksi district's 11th Military Circle.

The executive team on Saturday made a site visit to assess its readiness for use as a temporary critical care unit.

Bangkok governor Pol Lt Gen Aswin Khwanmuang said the military camp is ideal for modification as it already has 186 beds that can be used for seriously ill patients, including 58 beds that are suitable for use in ICU care.

He added that areas at the camp that have already been used to house patients with mild infections will be augmented with a better electrical system and computer network, together with improved wastewater disposal to bring into line with regulations governing the care of more critical cases.

"We do hope that everything will be complete by next week and the facility will be ready to welcome the patients on July 2," he said.

The temporary hospital in the military camp is a step up from the Ministry of Public Health's pilot project at Busarakam Hospital, which was originally set up for the purpose of taking care of moderately ill patients.

Medical staff from hospitals nationwide will be on duty to take care of over 2,000 patients at the new facility, which could rapidly be expanded to house a further 3,000 if the situation worsens.

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that the temporary hospital will have a negative pressure room, oxygen units, close circuit cameras, along with a specialist medical team from Thonburi Hospital.

He said the ministry was also eying other venues that might be suitable for similar conversions to house the growing number of critical patients.

Regarding calls for the closure of construction camps in Bangkok and other provinces in the south, he said the ministry is wary that such a move might lead to infected workers returning to their home provinces and further spreading the virus.

For now the ministry intends to wait while keeping a close eye on the situation.

Meanwhile, Bangkok has set up an urgent meeting, demanding for an act to communicate with those workers to stay at the place until the situation has already recovered.

In another development, Thammasat University's executive team has agreed to expand its field hospital due to increasing demand, Dr Chartchai Mingmalailak, the unit's director, wrote on its Facebook page.

The field hospital was originally scheduled to shut down by July, but all involved had agreed that it should remain in operation while infections are still high in the capital, he said. 

New restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces announced. New restrictions centred around Bangkok have been announced in a bid to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak. Bangkok Post

New restrictions in Bangkok, other provinces announced

A worker is seen at a camp in Lat Krabang district of Bangkok on June 22, 2012. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)

New restrictions centred around Bangkok have been announced in a bid to tackle the country's worst coronavirus outbreak.

The new measures, which will be implemented for 30 days from Monday, include a ban on restaurant dine-ins in Bangkok and five surrounding provinces of Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Praka, Samut Sakhon and Nakhon Pathom, according to a document published in the Royal Gazette on Saturday night.

Shopping malls in Bangkok and the five provinces must be closed by 9pm, and parties or celebrations, or activities involving a gathering of more than 20 people will be banned for the same duration, the document said.

It also said construction sites in the six areas will be shut down and workers' camps will be sealed off to contain clusters. The order followed the emergence of more clusters in construction camps in the capital, which has 575 such sites housing about 81,000 workers.

Since May, 37 clusters have been found in Bangkok camps.

Authorities will set up checkpoints in Bangkok and the five provinces to limit travel and relocation of construction workers, the document said, adding that there will also be checkpoints in the country's four southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla and Yala.

#BangkokLockdown was trending on Twitter in the early hours into Sunday, with internet users criticising the timing of the announcement and saying they were taken by surprise by the new measures.

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said on Friday he wanted to avoid the word lockdown and that specific businesses and activities would be targeted to contain the virus.



🔴 #COVID19 UPDATE on SUNDAY: 42 deaths and 3,995 cases (45 from prisons). Richard Barrow



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The ultimate Sandbox question: who is actually coming to Thailand? Everyone hopes that the Sandbox initiatives are successful. But the latest travel advice and regulations from the obvious source countries for Thai tourism are far from positive and can change suddenly. Pattaya Mail

The ultimate Sandbox question: who is actually coming to Thailand?

Pattaya MailJune 26, 2021

The hope is that the Sandbox, by abolishing quarantine for fully-vaccinated tourists, will end the nightmare of empty Thai streets.

Everyone hopes that the Sandbox initiatives are successful. But the latest travel advice and regulations from the obvious source countries for Thai tourism are far from positive and can change suddenly. It should be noted that all countries require their residents to take various PCR-Covid tests before and after the return flight. The countries listed here provided over 90 percent of all international holiday visits to Thailand in 2019.



China. No travel bubbles or charter flights are allowed from China at the present time. Chinese individuals are not banned from visiting Thailand, but must undergo quarantine of between 14 and 21 days on their return. They may also face domestic travel bans or delays.

India. Not applicable. Thailand has graded India as a country with high infections and not eligible for entry under the Sandbox.

Japan. Not applicable. Thailand has graded Japan as a country with high infections and not eligible for entry under the Sandbox.

Russia. Russian authorities are not artificially restricting travel abroad, including Thailand, but the Federal Tourism Agency is warning that air and land borders are not open and that no guarantees of return entry can be given to anyone, including Russians.

UK. The British government "heavily discourages" travel to Thailand and currently insists on self-quarantine on return with the specific time dependent on testing and vaccination. UK authorities are warning that if Thailand became "red" rather than "orange" under the traffic lights grading system, compulsory quarantine in a hotel at a cost of 1,750 pounds would be required.

European tourists are desperate for a get-away, but where are they going?

US. The State Department "actively discourages" international travel for unvaccinated Americans and suggests even vaccinated individuals should avoid visiting Thailand because of rising infections. On return, home quarantine (7-10 days) is required for unvaccinated travellers, or for those whose post-return test is positive.

EU. Although the detail varies a little from country to country, the EU recommends that no holiday trips be undertaken, especially beyond Europe. Most countries do not insist on strictly monitored quarantining for returning nationals unless there is a positive PCR test.

Singapore. The Singapore government recommends no holiday travel be taken in the region, including Thailand, and has a system for returnees known as SHN (Stay at Home) or SDF (Stay at Dedicated Facility) which is dependent on recent travel history.



South Korea. The Seoul authorities are discouraging vacation travel abroad and are urging 14 days self-isolation on return.

Norway. The Oslo government has more or less outlawed non-essential foreign travel (outside Scandinavia) until August 10 at least. Returning Norwegians must quarantine in a hotel until they have a negative PCR test.

South Africa and Ukraine. Not applicable. Thailand has graded both countries as having high infections and not eligible for entry under the Sandbox.



Dagens ”skörd”. NBT World



Troops were deployed on Saturday to monitor all workers’ camps in Bangkok and its vicinity to ensure nobody escapes before the camps go under lockdown next week. The Nation

Troops monitor construction camps to ensure nobody heads home

Troops were deployed on Saturday to monitor all workers' camps in Bangkok and its vicinity to ensure nobody escapes before the camps go under lockdown next week.

On Friday, the Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) rejected the lockdown proposal for the capital and adjacent areas. However, as CCSA chief, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha decreed that all construction sites with reported infections will be shut down for a month.

Worried that workers will head to their hometowns and spread the virus further, Defence Forces chief General Chalermpol Srisawat ordered troops to monitor all camps.

Meanwhile, the Labour Ministry has announced that it will cover 50 per cent of the workers' wages. Workers are also allowed to continue working or be shifted to other construction sites depending on the business owner's decision.

😢😢😢😢😢😢 Chonburi Covid -19 cases rise up to 320, most from new cluster at construction worker camps in Banglamung with two new deaths Saturday, 26 June 2021, 10:57. Pattaya News



Chonburi –

The Chonburi Department of Public Health announced 320 new and confirmed cases of Covid-19 with two new death today, June 26^th.

This makes a total of 7,527 cases of Covid-19 in the current round of infections, with 2,276 still in medical care, and with a total of 42 recorded deaths in Chonburi since the start of this recent round of infections in early April.

Additionally, 5,209 people in total have now been released from medical care and fully recovered since this current wave began. 40 people were released yesterday.

The district-level new cases were as follows today:

Mueang Chonburi 55, Si Racha 69, Banglamung 113, Panat Nikhom 6, Sattahip 57, Ban Bueng 7, Pan Thong 7, Ko Chan 1 and five new cases transferred from other provinces for medical care.

The details on the cases are as follows:

1. Two migrant workers construction camps in Banglamung, 85 cases
2. Cluster at Sattahip Morning Market, 52 cases
3. Migrant community dormitory in Khao Kansong, Si Racha, 29 cases
4. Cluster at New Market Mueang Chonburi, 5 cases
5. Cluster at Soi Ratchaprasit migrant worker community in Mueang Chonburi, 5 cases
6. Migrant worker camp in Si Racha, 2 cases
7. A market in Ban Bueang, 1 case
8. Active case finding at an unnamed business in Mueang Chonburi 7 cases
9. Contacts from a previously confirmed case at New Market, 13 cases
10. Contacts from a previously confirmed case (from a party), 4 cases
11. Confirmed case transferred from Chachoengsao, 1 case
12. Overall close contacts of previously confirmed patients:

• 46 family members
• 13 co-workers

13. Close contacts of previously confirmed patients (Which is under investigation), 41 cases
14. Cases that are under investigation in general, 16 cases

A total of 429 contact searches were received today, 2,175 initial proactive searches, and more proactive search reports are pending.

The Chonburi Governor, Phakkhrathon Thianchai, ordered the closure of two construction workers camps yesterday, June 25th, 2021, to control the spread of Covid-19.

Chonburi orders temporary closure of several construction workers camps in Banglamung following Covid-19 clusters

Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1. All the main criteria have already been well reported since the announcement by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) last Friday (June 18). However, the latest order issued includes many details not yet revealed and will be in effect from next Thursday, such as tourist arrivals must spend their first night at their hotel while waiting for the results of the COVID test taken at the airport on arrival. Phuket News

Phuket officials issue new order for Sandbox tourist arrivals from July 1

PHUKET: Phuket officials have issued a comprehensive provincial order including all the key requirements and conditions for international tourists entering the province from July 1.

All the main criteria have already been well reported since the announcement by the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) last Friday (June 18).

However, the latest order issued includes many details not yet revealed and will be in effect from next Thursday, such as tourist arrivals must spend their first night at their hotel while waiting for the results of the COVID test taken at the airport on arrival.

The order, technically titled "Phuket Province Order No. 3491/2564", was signed and issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (June 25).

The order will come into effect on July 1.

The order was released while Deputy Prime Minister Supattanapong Punmeechaow and Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn were inspecting the newly established 'the Phuket Sandbox Operation Center', which will oversee and coordinate enforcement of COVID regulations regarding tourist arrivals from July 1.

Meanwhile, the Phuket branch of the Airports of Thailand have released a "7 Steps Countdown" series of images to help foreign tourists understand what is required of them on landing at Phuket International Airport after July 1. In total, perhaps as an indicator of the nature of the requirements, there are 20 images in total for the "7 Steps". (See gallery above.)

The full order issued yesterday was publicly posted online yesterday in Thai. The full order in English is as follows:

Support the opening of Phuket Sandbox City

Effective from July 1, 2021 onwards.

Subject: Determination of travel screening measures for entering Phuket according to the prevention and control measures for the Coronavirus Disease 2019.

According to the state of emergency declaration in all localities throughout the Kingdom from March 26, 2020, after which the enforcement period of emergency declaration has been extended until July 31, 2021 and following Phuket Provincial Order No. 2920/2564 dated May 28, 2021 Subject: Determination of travel screening measures for entering Phuket according to the prevention and control measures for COVID-19.

Because the Cabinet has passed a resolution on June 22, 2021 to acknowledge and approve in principle opening a pilot area for tourists in Phuket, the province will accept tourists from countries that are low-risk or medium-risk areas who have been vaccinated with vaccines recognised by the [Thai] Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO); have been vaccinated with the approved the full amount of dosage; and have passed the COVID-19 testing process within 72 hours prior to travel to be able to travel to travel in Phuket without quarantine in order to stimulate the overall economy of the province. From July 1, 2021 onwards, therefore, in order to prepare for the opening of the city for tourists along with public health measures Phuket Province needs to set measures to control, monitor, and trace tourists coming from abroad and the general public who will travel to Phuket. To prevent infection and spread in Phuket by virtue of Section 22, Section 34, Section 35 of the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 and the provisions issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (No. 1) dated 25 March 2020 (No. 20) dated April 16, 2021 (No. 23) dated May 15, 2021 and (No. 24) dated June 19, 2021, the Governor of Phuket with the approval of the Phuket Communicable Disease Committee according to the resolution of the meeting No. 40/2564 dated June 21, 2021, the Phuket Province Order No. 2920/2564 dated May 28, 2021 was canceled and issued an order specifying the screening measures for travel into Phuket according to the following preventive and control measures for COVID-19.

Article 1. Measures for travelers entering the Kingdom at Phuket International Airport for foreigners and Thai people. Travelers must have the following qualifications and practices:

1) Must be a traveler from a low-risk or medium-risk country according to the criteria set by the Ministry of Public Health and the Tourism Authority of Thailand. In case of traveling from other countries must reside in the country specified above for at least 21 days before entering Phuket.

2) Must have a certificate of entry to the Kingdom (Certificate of Entry - COE).

3) Must be vaccinated as recognised in Thailand, 2 doses (according to vaccine type) at least 14 days before travel and have a document certifying vaccination (Vaccine Certificate). Children under 6 years old can travel with their parents

4) Must have a medical certificate with a laboratory result indicating that COVID-19 is not detected by RT-PCR method up to 72 hours prior to departure.

5) If you have been infected, you must receive 2 scheduled injections (according to the type of vaccine) at least 14 days [prior].

6) Must have an insurance policy in the amount of not less than US$100,000 that covers healthcare and medical expenses or any other collateral expenses in case of COVID-19 infection throughout the traveler's stay in the Kingdom. 

7) Must have a COVID-19 test by RT-PCR method 3 times. The first time will be on the date of arrival in the Kingdom (day 0) at Phuket Airport. The tourist must stay in the hotel room for 1 night to wait for the results. The tourist is to receive notification of the results on the second day through the Manager (COVID-19 Manager) 

The second time will be on day 6-7 at the hotel, or by a laboratory (outside lab) by the contracting hospital [assigned to provide COVID test services to the hotel where the tourist si staying]

The third test will be on day 12-13 at the hotel, residence or laboratory (outdoor lab) by the contracting hospital.

8) Must stay at a hotel that has received SHA + (SHA Plus) certification in Phuket for a period of 14 nights, before being allowed to travel outside of Phuket to travel in other provinces. In case of staying less than 14 nights, must travel outside the Kingdom only.

9) Travelers can travel in Phuket and carry out tourism activities and visit service establishments that have received SHA+ (SHA Plus) standards under the D-M-H-T-T-A measures

10) Install the Thailand Plus application and the MorChana tracing application and allow the geographic coordinate system (GPS) to be tracked through the application throughout the period of stay in Thailand.

Article 2. Those who come from abroad and wish to travel out of Phuket to travel to other provinces or traveling out of the Kingdom by air (Phuket International Airport) are to comply with the following:

Tourists who have stayed in Phuket for 14 nights and wish to leave Phuket must show documentary evidence to the officers at the departure gate checkpoint at the domestic terminal or the international terminal as follows:

1. Passport and visa validated by Phuket Airport Immigration (except Thai nationals)
2. Proof of COVID-19 test showing that COVID-19 was not detected during the 14-night stay in Phuket with the document issued by an agency of the Ministry of Public Health
3. Evidence of staying at a hotel or accommodation that has received SHA+ (SHA Plus) standards.

Article 3. Those who come from abroad and wish to leave Phuket to travel to other provinces by land and by boat are to comply with the following practices:

By land (Tha Chatchai checkpoint)

Those who wish to travel outside of Phuket must present a documents confirming that the government has approved the procedures with a stamp in the passport attachment indicating the length of stay in Phuket, evidence of a COVID-19 test that shows that COVID-19 was not detected during the 14-day period of residence in Phuket issued by an agency of the Ministry of Public Health, and proof of residence in a SHA+ (SHA Plus) certified establishment in Phuket for a period of 14 nights.

By boat (via pier)

1. For those who travel from abroad and stay in Phuket for 14 nights who wish to leave Phuket by boat are able to travel by passenger boat from the designated pier as follows:

1. Ao Por Pier, Pa Khlok Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province
2. Rassada Pier, Rassada Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province
3. Chalong Pier, Chalong Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province

In case of traveling by yacht, must depart from the designated port as follows:

1. Yacht Haven Marina Pier, Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province
2. Ao Por Grand Marina Pier, Pa Khlok Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province
3. Phuket Boat Lagoon, Koh Kaew Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District Phuket Province
4. Royal Phuket Marina, Koh Kaew Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District Phuket Province
5. Chalong Pier, Chalong Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District Phuket Province

by notifying the regional port authority, Phuket branch or the COVID-19 Epidemic Monitoring and Control Operations Center to support tourists Phuket Province (Phuket Sandbox) at least 6 hours before departure.

2. Travelers must present the following evidence:

1. Passport and visa validated by Phuket Airport Immigration (except Thai nationals)
2. Evidence of COVID-19 testing, showing that COVID-19 was not detected during the 14-night stay in Phuket, issued by an agency of the Ministry of Public Health
3. Proof of stay in a SHA+ (SHA Plus) certified hotel or accommodation

3. In case of foreign travelers who wish to travel in Phuket waters. Must depart from the designated piers: Ao Por Pier, Rassada Pier, Chalong Pier, Yacht Haven Marina Pier, Ao Por Grand Pier Marina, Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket Marina.

Travelers must perform the following:

1. Register a tracking system by reporting yourself through the application as prescribed by the government
2. Passenger vessels must be equipped with an automatic identification system (AIS, not lower than Type B) and equipped with VHF radios ready for use at all times and in accordance with Marine Department regulations
3. The ship/boat owner, operator or shipowner's representative must provide notification of the ship entering and leaving the port according to the report form along with the correct documents to the officers according to Article 2 for inspection before the ship/boat departs the port or when the ship has finished berthing. The procedure requires the following documents:

3.1 Vessels in-out port report form

3.2 List of passengers and captain/crew

3.3 Insurance account or policy which must be commensurate for the passengers embarking on the ship (if any).

4. Port operators, ship masters, ship operators, seafarers, crew, ship staff and passengers shall comply with the Notification of the Harbor Department No. 8/2564 dated January 11, 2021 regarding the requirement that ship operators Port operators, ship owners, ship operators and passengers in the event that a state of emergency is declared in all localities throughout the Kingdom in terms that are not strictly specified in this announcement.

NOTE: In the case of foreign travelers who wish to depart from Phuket but are unable to show evidence at the land checkpoint (Tha Chatchai checkpoint) at the boat checkpoint (designated port) will not be able to travel outside of Phuket in all cases - except for departing from Phuket to depart from the Kingdom of Thailand, which must be via Phuket International Airport only.

Article 4. Traveling to Phuket by Thai people from other provinces or foreigners residing in Thailand. The Tha Chatchai checkpoint, the water channel (pier) at every port in Phuket and domestic channels at Phuket International Airport, travelers except children under 6 years old traveling with parents must have one of the qualifications and must comply with the following practices:

1) Must be a person who has received 2 injections of COVID-19 vaccine or complete the dose according to the number of vaccines for each type or have received 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine at least 14 days prior; or

2) A person who has recovered from symptoms of COVID-19 not more than 90 days prior, or

3) Tested negative for COVID-19 by RT-PCR method or Antigen Test method no more than 7 days prior

4) Must download and install the application "MorChana" on the smartphone and agree to open the location sharing (Location) throughout the period of stay in Phuket.

5) Show the above documents to the Communicable Disease Control Officer before entering Phuket

6) Observe your symptoms (Self Monitoring) according to preventive measures to control the disease.

If you are sick or suspect that you have symptoms of COVID-19, see a doctor immediately.

Infected people who intentionally conceal travel information or report false information to communicable disease control officials. This hinders the investigation and control of the disease resulting in the spread of pathogens. It may be considered a violation or failure to comply with the order of the communicable disease control officer, which is an offense under the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 as well.

Article 5. Phuket Province [the Phuket provincial government] has established an operations center to control the opening of the city [Phuket] to accommodate Phuket Tourism Sandbox tourists, and to manage and assign tasks accordingly; supervising and monitoring travel in and out of Phuket of foreign tourists and Thai people both traveling from abroad and within the country from the point of arrival until the departure from the province; duties include organising a system for monitoring information on the entry and exit of tourists, surveillance and tracking; to assess the infection situation, complaints or public opinions. All problems, obstacles to practice measures and solutions are to be reported to the CCSA and the ministry of Public Health on an ongoing basis by providing a communication system to connect with important locations, including:

1. Phuket Airport Immigration
2. Land Immigration Checkpoint (Tha Chatchai Checkpoint)
3. Water immigration checkpoint
4. Coordinating center for public and private hospitals (Provincial Public Health Office)
5. Provincial Police, Marine Police and Tourist Police
6. Hotel/Accommodation Coordination Center (SHA Plus Manager)
7. SHA+ Establishment Coordination Center (SHA Plus) (Provincial Tourism and Sports Office)
8. Royal Thai Navy, Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center, Thai-MECC 3, Phuket Province
9. Southern Digital Economy Promotion Agency and National Telecommunications Public Company Limited

Article 6. The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office must develop a response plan and a plan to delay or cancel the project. If there are more than 90 new cases per week, there are characteristics of a spread of infection in all 3 districts in the province and more than 6 sub-districts, if there are outbreaks in more than 3 clusters, or a widespread outbreak with no cause or link, or if at least 80% of the number of beds available for infected patients, there will be 4 levels of adjustment measures as follows:

1. Reduce activities
2. Execute the action plan to support the situation (Sealed Route)
3. Quarantine measures within the Hotel Quarantine
4. Review the end of the Phuket Sandbox project

Article 7. Asking for cooperation from those who travel to Phuket. Comply with measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (D-M-H-T-T-A) including:

D – Distancing = keep distance between each other

M – Mask Wearing = Always wear a cloth mask / hygienic mask.

H – Hand Washing = wash your hands often

T – Temperature = measure temperature

T – Testing = Test for COVID-19

 A – Application = Install and scan the application ThaiChana and MorChana.

Article 8. Violation of non-compliance with orders or measures

1) In the case of aliens entering the Kingdom:

1.1 Violation of the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 may be punishable according to Section 51 and Section 52

1.2 Violation of the order under the preventive measures for travelers entering the Kingdom and the rules of action which the government has specified, such as traveling outside of Phuket before a period of 14 nights or as specified without permission or not cooperating to receive treatment, etc., may be the cause of revocation of permission to stay in the Kingdom under the Immigration Act B.E. 2522, Section 36 and may consider not allowing entry into the Kingdom, in accordance with the order of the Minister of Interior No. 1/2015 dated 27 November 2015 regarding the prohibition of certain classes of aliens from entering the Kingdom.

2) In the case of a person of Thai nationality:

2.1 Violations of non-compliance with the Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 may result in penalties according to Section 51 and Section 52

3) In the case of tour operators, tour leaders or guides including vehicle owners, vehicle operators or a crew member carrying an alien on board:

3.1 Violations of non-compliance with the Communicable Disease Act B.E. 2558 may result in penalties according to Section 51 and Section 52

3.2 Violation of disease prevention measures for travelers entering the Kingdom and the rules of action prescribed by the government, the license may be suspended under Section 45 or the license may be revoked under Section 46 of the Tourism Business and Guide Act B.E. 2551, as the case may be, if the conditions are met by law.

In addition, because it is an urgent case, if it is left too late, it will cause serious damage to the public or affect the public interest. Therefore, the parties may not exercise their right to object under Section 30 paragraph two (1) of the Administrative Procedure Act, B.E. 2539.

If anyone violates or fails to comply with this order may be an offense under Section 51, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty thousand baht, or Section 52, subject to a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand baht, or both of the Communicable Diseases Act B.E. 2558 and may Being punished under Section 18 of the Emergency Decree, B.E. 2548, in accordance with the provisions issued under Section 9 of the Emergency Decree, B.E. 2548 shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years. or a fine not exceeding forty thousand baht or both

This is from 1 July 2021 onwards until there is a change in the order.

Ordered on 25 June 2021