Restrictions could be eased in Bangkok within the next two weeks

[webfact 79,096]

Restrictions could be eased in Bangkok within the next two weeks

 

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The restrictions put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 could be eased within the next two weeks, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) said on Monday.

 

According to BMA spokesperson Pongsakon Kwanmuang consideration will be given to easing the restrictions if the number of new cases drops and if clusters in nearby provinces can be controlled.

 

Two clusters - one in Bangkok and one in Sri Racha - were still a cause for concern, Mr Pongsakon said, adding that infections linked to both are being closely monitored and those who have been in contact with infected people were being traced.

 

The possibility of easing restrictions in the capital comes as neighbouring Samut Prakan province on Monday announced it was ramping up its restrictions.

 

The province is now under the highest level of restrictions with people only able to travel outside of the province if they can prove their trip is essential.

 

Checkpoints  will be set up in the province monitoring people travelling in and out, 

governor Wanchai Khongkasem said.

 

On Tuesday, Thailand reported 287 new COVID-19 infections, with 278 being local transmissions.

 

Of the new cases, 176 were found in Samut Sakhon, 33 in Bangkok, 15 in Chonburi and 12 in Samut Prakan. Rayong and Ang Thong reported 9 and 8 cases, respectively.

 

 

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[YetAnother 20,602]

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

The restrictions put in place to help limit the spread of COVID-19 could be eased within the next two weeks

a primary tool of authoritarians: selling hope (COULD be)

[WineOh 4,387]

They WILL ease these restrictions soon.

Cases ARE dropping and the outcry from local business will soon become too much for them to handle.

[Kaopad999 1,443]

It's honestly so  heartwarming for me to know that i'm living in a country that understands the basic fundamentals on how to successfully control the spread of this virus. 
And most of all, thank you so much to the Thai people who really put huge effort into social distancing, mask wearing, and providing hand sanitizer in all of he stores & shopping malls. It really goes to show that Thailand  has a real community spirit, where everyone gets together and contributes by helping out each other.  

Edited January 12 by Kaopad999

[WineOh 4,387]

20 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's honestly so  heartwarming for me to know that i'm living in a country that understands the basic fundamentals on how to successfully control the spread of this virus. 
And most of all, thank you so much to the Thai people who really put huge effort into social distancing, mask wearing, and providing hand sanitizer in all of he stores & shopping malls. It really goes to show that Thailand  has a real community spirit, where everyone gets together and contributes by helping out each other.  

You high, bro? 

[HashBrownHarry 1,768]

55 minutes ago, Liverpoolfan said:

They WILL ease these restrictions soon.

Cases ARE dropping and the outcry from local business will soon become too much for them to handle.

Ok, thanks for confirming that.

 

Let me know when PM tells you exact date - cheers.

[WinnieTheKhwai 7,594]

42 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's honestly so  heartwarming for me to know that i'm living in a country that understands the basic fundamentals on how to successfully control the spread of this virus. 
And most of all, thank you so much to the Thai people who really put huge effort into social distancing, mask wearing, and providing hand sanitizer in all of he stores & shopping malls. It really goes to show that Thailand  has a real community spirit, where everyone gets together and contributes by helping out each other.  

 

Well said.   And any of the nutters who disagree may want to move to the UK or USA. 

[brewsterbudgen 9,517]

At least re-open schools!  The so-called restrictions in Bangkok are minimal - shops/department stores, public transport, restaurants are operating mostly as normal (apart from the 9pm cut-off for eating in, and no alcohol) and social-distancing is pretty much forgotten.  But closing schools is a major inconvenience and has a huge impact on children (and parents!).

[kotsak 10,135]

[Kaopad999 1,443]

15 minutes ago, WinnieTheKhwai said:

 

Well said.   And any of the nutters who disagree may want to move to the UK or USA. 

Well, everyone is welcome to their own opinions , but I do wonder if these people even live here in Thailand, or maybe they just feel the need to have a good moan? 
Either way it will never change my perspective & positive outlook on Thailand & it's fantastic people. 

 

Edited January 12 by Kaopad999

[RichardColeman 26,511]

1 hour ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's honestly so  heartwarming for me to know that i'm living in a country that understands the basic fundamentals on how to successfully control the spread of this virus. 

I'm pretty sure lesson one in the FUNDAMENTALS book is testing in mass, and they threw the fundamentals book out after skimming the prelude chapter  !

[abrahamzvi 1,332]

1 hour ago, Kaopad999 said:

It's honestly so  heartwarming for me to know that i'm living in a country that understands the basic fundamentals on how to successfully control the spread of this virus. 
And most of all, thank you so much to the Thai people who really put huge effort into social distancing, mask wearing, and providing hand sanitizer in all of he stores & shopping malls. It really goes to show that Thailand  has a real community spirit, where everyone gets together and contributes by helping out each other.  

Thank you for your honest and heartwarming words, with which I fully agree.

[Kaopad999 1,443]

Thank you. Ever since living here, i have had nothing but great experiences & I have always found the Thai's to be  extremely accommodating, friendly, generous,  and considerate towards other people. 

[charmonman 1,913]

So I’m in an ASQ in Samut Prakan near the airport. Surely they are not restricting travel from Samut Prakan into Bangkok, are they? I mean the airport is in Samut Prakan. The BTS runs between Bangkok and Samut Prakan. There has to be thousands of roads running between Samut Prakan and Bangkok. Have they thought this through?

I simply want to go from my ASQ to the place I will be renting in Bangkok.

[Golden Triangle 5,548]

22 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

Thank you. Ever since living here, i have had nothing but great experiences & I have always found the Thai's to be  extremely accommodating, friendly, generous,  and considerate towards other people. 

 

Except when they're behind the wheel. 

 

Edited as I forgot to insert smiley face to indicate sarcasm.

Edited January 12 by Golden Triangle