To go or not to go, to a restaurant ?

[Golden Triangle 4,390]

I thought all restaurants in the Pattaya / Chonburi area had been told only to open for take away or delivery of food only, I have heard of a couple of places still open and serving customers  in house (or on the beach in one place) cosidering the current situation would you feel comfortable dining in such a place or not.

 

I personally would decline any invite until this has all blown over.

 

I will add that I fall into the at risk category as to age and underlying issues so I am not keen on mixing with the general populace  

 

Any thoughts anyone ?

 

[Leaver 3,778]

Only a fool would go. 

[Jingthing 63,655]

It's against social distancing to meet friends for ANYTHING including going to restaurants.

 

If it's the people in your family group or living in the same place already, then that's different.

 

Pattaya restaurants those that are open are now required to social distance even within the same table. 

 

Getting to the restaurant depending on your mode of transport is an issue if it's public transport.

 

My take is reducing all risk is impossible but if you happen to be going out for a needed excursion (food shopping, pharmacy, etc.) that it wouldn't be so bad to stop at a restaurant that is complying with the new rules.

 

Clean your hands before and after the visit. Don't touch your face. Bon Appetit. 

Edited March 30 by Jingthing

[Peterw42 11,946]

Some restaurants in Pattaya are still allowed to have dine in, they must have temp check and sanitizer, 1.5 m apart, cant sell alcohol outside the 7/11 hours.

To answer the OPs question, wife has just quit from such a restaurant because its idiot farangs trying to use the place as a bar. and the boss is letting them.

[scubascuba3 8,304]

Best to use takeaway from a restaurant. Reckless to go to a restaurant that is busy inside

[TaaSaparot 593]

All Pattaya Restaurants to close for Dine-ins from tomorrow.

 

Only takeaway allowed.

 

Rumour of an alcohol sale ban also.

[fforest1 5,609]

6 hours ago, Jingthing said:

It's against social distancing to meet friends for ANYTHING including going to restaurants.

 

If it's the people in your family group or living in the same place already, then that's different.

 

Pattaya restaurants those that are open are now required to social distance even within the same table. 

 

Getting to the restaurant depending on your mode of transport is an issue if it's public transport.

 

My take is reducing all risk is impossible but if you happen to be going out for a needed excursion (food shopping, pharmacy, etc.) that it wouldn't be so bad to stop at a restaurant that is complying with the new rules.

 

Clean your hands before and after the visit. Don't touch your face. Bon Appetit. 

Also keep in mind its all a bunch of nonsense....Bon Appetit

[Jingthing 63,655]

2 minutes ago, fforest1 said:

Also keep in mind its all a bunch of nonsense....Bon Appetit

I don't think public health measures to slow down the spread of this virus are nonsense. Not only social distancing of course. Mass testing, contact tracing, isolations when needed, and yes shutting most things down. It would probably be a good idea to shut down all the in house restaurant eating too but as long as it isn't and you're out anyway doing something essential, it doesn't seem that bad. I think plenty of people though will be using them as usual, making special trips to them, socializing there, so that would be a good reason to totally shut them down. 

[fforest1 5,609]

35 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I don't think public health measures to slow down the spread of this virus are nonsense. Not only social distancing of course. Mass testing, contact tracing, isolations when needed, and yes shutting most things down. It would probably be a good idea to shut down all the in house restaurant eating too but as long as it isn't and you're out anyway doing something essential, it doesn't seem that bad. I think plenty of people though will be using them as usual, making special trips to them, socializing there, so that would be a good reason to totally shut them down. 

We I am just going to enjoy my life on a flat earth and try and not worry about things to much....

[Jingthing 63,655]

2 minutes ago, fforest1 said:

We I am just going to enjoy my life on a flat earth and try and not worry about things to much....

This global health crisis demands at least some collectivist consciousness. Our selfishness can potentially kill strangers and vice versa. 

[roger buttmore 78]

Nicky's on Soi Buakhao closed at 5pm on Sunday and will now remain closed for at least the next two weeks. I suspect longer, at least throughout April. I live close by and used to eat there regularly.

 

For the expats in Central Pattaya and those stuck here currently, what eateries can you obtain food at? .. and what other farang restaurant closures have there been?

 

I know I could go out for a walk and find out for myself, but that's potentially a lot of streets to cover. A few kind words and updates from those here on the ground could save many trips out of confinement and keep unnecessary foot traffic down around town. Remember, not everyone has a vehicle.

 

p.s.  If it's open for eating in I think I'd still rather take away.

Edited March 30 by roger buttmore

[seasia 1,207]

A fair few restaurants within 5 minutes walk from me were open today, one still is.

Did not go to any.

One has a sign, ready for tomorrow, take out/delivery only.

Fair enough.

 

I think there will be a couple that will still do dine in.

Could be wrong.

 

Prefer eat at home for now.

[JHolmesJr 10,965]

8 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Best to use takeaway from a restaurant. Reckless to go to a restaurant that is busy inside

 

how is takeaway safer? What if someone in the kitchen is asymptomatic and transmitting... and they handle your

plates, cutlery etc?

[mike787 3,067]

GO!

[WillyPlatt 338]

Until a vaccine is found and more importantly available to the general public.

You won't be sitting in a restaurant for 12 to 18 months. 

This virus is now in circulation so take your pick.