Have you gone to a public park in Bangkok lately?

[watthong]

and is it still ok to do general excercise, jogging, doing tai chi, etc in this time of COVID?     My stomping ground for this used to be the grounds of the Rajamagala stadium complex. Since the city "soft" lock down, it is no longer able to use it as a place for general excercise. Around late afternoon when the public starts showing up, a guard would ride around on bicycle and via portable speaker alert people not to do excercise "in time of Covid". So a bunch of us in shorts and sneakers are forced to stand around in a state of accidental loitering...

[blackcab]

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[Why Me]

I see people running/walking etc. in the public park near Victory Monument. But they seem to have stopped the communal 6-7pm aerobics class in the middle of the park. Not sure why as people would be several feet apart. You would think now is the time to encourage people to get fit.

 

I run on the (totally empty) streets late night. Incidentally, Bangkok AQI at 1am was 34 (Good). A small blessing of the lockdown:-)

[FritsSikkink]

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

[marin]

My park was closed a week ago today.  Simply jogging around my muban now. Lots of folks out mornings and evenings, but walk or jog individually.   

[Mann33bkk]

Lumpini park is open as usual. I was there today

[me4175]

Suan Luang (Rama 9) Park is still open, only the playground and fitness areas are closed. The S&P restaurant is also closed.

[dluek]

As far as I know, all Bangkok public parks are open as normal. 

[ThailandRyan]

I run every morning in Lumpini Park, its open and has plenty of room to social distance from others as you run or walk.  It is nice to be outside, while still being safe.  Nothing that says we must stay inside 24/7.  Only those who believe they will be infected and want to live under a rock are not going outside.  If you do not want to go to a park, then I would suggest you go stand on your balcony if you have one or open the window to get some air as well as looking beyond your sterile environment, and worrying all the time will cause you to become depressed.  If you think being outside is reason to be concerned, then I believe that depression, and worrying, will be what kills you before the virus does.  With that being said, being outside and going all over the place as well as visiting people is absolutely stupid during this time, but 1 hour a day outside may just be what keeps you sane.  Go ahead and flame, tell me that the 1 hour outside will kill you, so be it....if thats the case then my headstone will read "He Died doing what he loved and did not commit suicide".  Social Distance, wash your hands regularly, keep your house clean, get some exercise, and choose to live.

[Stevemercer]

8 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

 

All authorities recommend continuing exercise, including outdoor exercise, for one or two hours per day.

[FritsSikkink]

19 minutes ago, Stevemercer said:

 

All authorities recommend continuing exercise, including outdoor exercise, for one or two hours per day.

Utter BS

[ThailandRyan]

Sorry to hear that some people are already considering their lives forfeit and have given up, it is a sad day when people do not believe taking care of ones self is important and believe by staying in stasis is the only way.

[brewsterbudgen]

People don't seem to understand that Bangkok is not on a full lockdown.  Many people are still going to work every day, including me.  Public transport is open and so are public parks.  Social-distancing, masks, alcohol gel and sanitizer are recommended.   This may change, and for those who can work from home or can afford not to work at all, well done.  We may all have to soon.

[moontang]

I just checked market futures..I said if they are reasonable, I am heading to the pier for a few Nonthaburi made Heinekens...looks like they are up..b, double e, double r, u, n...

[Caldera]

I went to Benjasiri Park today. They've closed the outdoor gyms, other sport areas and playgrounds, otherwise it's open. When you enter the park, your temperature is checked. I just walked around, others were jogging or doing exercises on the lawn. Nice weather, too.

 

Edited March 30, 2020 by Caldera

[thedemon]

10 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

 

I think you would like it in China. Or maybe North Korea even.

[Caldera]

10 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

As things stand, the elderly (70+ years), young children (5 years or younger) and people with health issues have been advised to "stay home". That makes sense and might well apply to you, but it doesn't apply to everyone.

 

For me personally, I don't see any outrageous risk in walking to a nearby park and spending some time there at a time when neither the sidewalks nor the park are crowded. The exercise and the sunshine are good for my health without a doubt, on the other hand, so the benefit clearly outweighs the risk.

Edited March 30, 2020 by Caldera

[Jonathan Swift]

10 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

The part where we are not under military martial law, nor subject to the arbitrary whims, narrow views and arbitrary declarations as to law from commenters like you, nor the part where exercising reasonable individual judgment that poses no real risk to others is not prohibited. And what part of “stay home” is under your personal jurisdiction? Are you the police?

[tifino]

40 minutes ago, Caldera said:

I went to Benjasiri Park today. They've closed the outdoor gyms, other sport areas and playgrounds, otherwise it's open. When you enter the park, your temperature is checked. I just walked around, others were jogging or doing exercises on the lawn. Nice weather, too.

 

do they assume one and all have driven there? - what if dudes have jogged 10K to the gates? ... the organic engine temp from the jog would set alarms ringing!

 

[watthong]

Went back to the Rajamagala grounds today and found the place totally closed, nay, barricaded up! However there was a bit of a park-like area outside the gates by the "pond" where a few lonely souls like me sit down and rest our weary mind (even among complete strangers I did feel some unspoken solidarity of the "we're all in this together" sort...) Luckily I've brought my camera along so I was able to practice depth of field on the pigeons and the rats.

 

Yeah, I need to get out and spend some time outside otherwise I would go nuts. My mental health alert went red last Friday when I thought the night time curfew  was going to take effect and I found myself running up and down my soi stocking up on food, while the locals went about their business at the usual pace. Some one earlier on suggests that the communal evening aerobics should open, yes and in my opinion, even ramp up their schedule, a great way to help people improving their physical and mental health, while still maintaining social-distancing. Maybe in the next phase of the "lock down" SAT would make itself useful to the general public and offer some outdoor space for exercise activities.

In the meantime I will make my way to Lumphini Park, if nothing else I will do a few portraits of the thangthong lizard I saw there some years back. Thanks you all for the info and positive comments, much appreciated. Stay healthy, body and mind.

[fhickson]

On 3/29/2020 at 6:38 PM, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

none of it.

fresh air is healthier then being indoors, assuming people are six feet or more away at all times.

get it?

Edited March 31, 2020 by fhickson

[ThailandRyan]

54 minutes ago, fhickson said:

none of it.

fresh air is healthier then being indoors, assuming people are six feet or more away at all times.

get it?

We get it, and keep on living our lives while being safe.  This mornings run was good, just a few out at 7 am, except I had someone cut in front of me....lol

[AgMech Cowboy]

On 3/30/2020 at 8:38 AM, FritsSikkink said:

What part of "stay home" don't you understand?

The same as "the sky is falling" or "a wolf, wolf".

[FritsSikkink]

22 hours ago, Caldera said:

As things stand, the elderly (70+ years), young children (5 years or younger) and people with health issues have been advised to "stay home". That makes sense and might well apply to you, but it doesn't apply to everyone.

 

For me personally, I don't see any outrageous risk in walking to a nearby park and spending some time there at a time when neither the sidewalks nor the park are crowded. The exercise and the sunshine are good for my health without a doubt, on the other hand, so the benefit clearly outweighs the risk.

For you maybe, you could be sick without knowing and infect others.

[ThailandRyan]

13 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

For you maybe, you could be sick without knowing and infect others.

So crawl in a hole, hide and give up, if you have social distanced yourself, like I have for over a month, and never done anything for the past several weeks which could have compromised your health, and you have stayed away from others, pray tell explain to me what the chances are that you can be asymptomatic.  Being scared and hiding is not good for your health.  You definitely do not get it your self.  We are not selfish, we are not careless, and we are not in Lockdown here in Bangkok.  Lets get a grip on this thing, life goes on and you need to live it.

[Caldera]

28 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

For you maybe, you could be sick without knowing and infect others.

That's why I wear a surgical mask and keep a safe distance from others. I'd tell you to crawl back into your hole, but as it appears, you never leave it these days anyway.

 

[FritsSikkink]

18 minutes ago, Caldera said:

That's why I wear a surgical mask and keep a safe distance from others. I'd tell you to crawl back into your hole, but as it appears, you never leave it these days anyway.

 

And you don't touch anything while you are at it.    

[FritsSikkink]

32 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

So crawl in a hole, hide and give up, if you have social distanced yourself, like I have for over a month, and never done anything for the past several weeks which could have compromised your health, and you have stayed away from others, pray tell explain to me what the chances are that you can be asymptomatic.  Being scared and hiding is not good for your health.  You definitely do not get it your self.  We are not selfish, we are not careless, and we are not in Lockdown here in Bangkok.  Lets get a grip on this thing, life goes on and you need to live it.

I don't crawl in a hole and give up. I live with my family and work from home. The people who do things now which are not necessary are selfish idiots and will be the cause that we will get a complete lock down.

[ThailandRyan]

3 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

I don't crawl in a hole and give up. I live with my family and work from home. The people who do things now which are not necessary are selfish idiots and will be the cause that we will get a complete lock down.

So how, wearing a mask, going to the park, social distancing, not doing anything risky is dangerous in any way shape or form if your not near anyone, and you do not touch things.  Lets get real is there a LAW that says you shall stay inside? NO there is not.  Are you asked to be responsible and not partake in risky activities such as social gathering, large crowds, eating at restaurants and drinking at bars, YES there is.  Its about time you understand that even your family can give you this virus if they have contact with someone else that was or is a carrier.  Have you sanitized your mail, have you sanitized your house, when groceries are delivered do you wear masks, gloves, and sanitize the containers the food is in.  Germophobia and OCD are anxiety disorders than be helped with medication.  Keeping alive and choosing to enjoy life instead of hiding in fear, while being safe, is what we are doing. Not sure about others who believe we are on lockdown.

[watthong]

I think the French have this saying: "frogs that live at the bottom of a well think the sky is as big as the well's mouth." The English version of this is "tunnel vision" (forgive me if I confused the nationalities.)