Chonburi announces restrictions on entertainment venues

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Chonburi announces restrictions on entertainment venues

 

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Chonburi Governor, Phakarathorn Tienchai on Monday issued an order which places restrictions on bars, pubs, clubs  and other venues deemed to be high risk.

 

The order was issued after Chonburi health officials reported 22 new COVID-19 cases on Monday, all of which are understood to be linked to the outbreak at an illegal gambling in nearby Rayong. 

 

The Chonburi order states from now until 4 Jan, bars and pubs can remain open until midnight, but they can only serve food and drink and no dancing is permitted. Alcohol is not banned.

 

At all venues, strict screening measures must be in place, which includes registration on the Thai Chana app, hand sanitizer stations, temperature checks and social distancing.

 

For venues such as go-go bars, where dancing is a primary offering, owners are advised to adapt to the new rules or close temporarily. Some nightclubs and go-go bars in Pattaya have already announced plans to close. 

 

The order also calls for the closure of all cockfighting venues.

 

While the majority of large scale New Years Eve activities have been cancelled, events can still go ahead but organisers are required to apply for permission from the District Disease Control Operation Centre.

 

The order issued in Chonburi came just hours after a similar order was issued in Bangkok which will see cockfight venues closed and midnight closures for its bars, nightclubs and music venues until Jan. 4.

 

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[RandolphGB 1,563]

If there is a new outbreak of Covid, then closing bars a couple of hours early isn’t going to stop it 

[J Town 9,070]

Does anyone here use the Thai Chana app?

[Boomer6969 1,975]

Probably too late, the good news is that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has order the same closures.

Edited December 29, 2020 by Boomer6969

[Petey11 96]

11 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

If there is a new outbreak of Covid, then closing bars a couple of hours early isn’t going to stop it 

Had same in uk, close bar and restaurant at 10pm. When scientists were asked why, they could produce no epidemic evidence as to why this helped slow the spread. All they said was the less time people socialise, the less time the virus has to spread. Apparently every bit reduced contact time helps slow the growth. If it was down to the epidemiology boffins they would just have everyone locked up and stop all human contact.

Edited December 29, 2020 by Petey11
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[Henryford 4,981]

What a shame, i used to enjoy dancing in the bar after a few beers.

[jacko45k 17,212]

19 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

If there is a new outbreak of Covid, then closing bars a couple of hours early isn’t going to stop it 

I actually thought there currently was a requirement to close at midnight......

[jacko45k 17,212]

16 minutes ago, J Town said:

Does anyone here use the Thai Chana app?

I have done entering Malls, but it has not been required, some sign a book, others appear to ignore both after the temperature check. 

[petermik 17,053]

Just now, jacko45k said:

I actually thought there currently was a requirement to close at midnight......

No it was extended to 2 am a few weeks back..

[jacko45k 17,212]

12 minutes ago, Petey11 said:

they could produce no epidemic evidence as to why this helped slow the spread.

Couldn't find the Doomsday book and get the numbers from the great plague eh?

[Henk Langeweg 65]

Stop the NY diaspora!

 

[Oldie 3,730]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I actually thought there currently was a requirement to close at midnight......

I just can talk about Central Pattaya. Bars are open until 3 and longer and nobody cares despite complaints. Will be interesting to watch if this will change now. 

[onthedarkside 1,362]

A series of off-topic and trolling posts focusing on one narrow aspect of the local CV regulations has been removed.

 

[Xonax 1,585]

Better be prepared for an imminent alcohol sales ban!

[MrMo 307]

7 hours ago, RandolphGB said:

If there is a new outbreak of Covid, then closing bars a couple of hours early isn’t going to stop it 

Agreed but it may reduce the infection rate.   

 

Ideally, shut all the bars, restaurants, clubs and other places where people closely gather such as trains, planes and buses.   It worked earlier in the year.