In another thread we were talking about the ongoing close-downs in Bangkok. Well, it is spreading now to 28 provinces. Red Zones will be limited in many ways with Monday bringing possible curfews.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2021/01/02/bangkok-and-28-provinces-to-be-designated-red-zones/

Starting to get quite serious there now

In my building, the gym and fitness centers are closed as is the pool. The restaurants in the building are take out only and no one allowed to sit down to eat. They have announced checkpoints around Bangkok. Not totally sure what they are checking.

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30400594

14 hours ago, Michael said:

 the gym and fitness centers are closed as is the pool. The restaurants in the building are take out only and no one allowed to sit down to eat.

that's our reality since mid - March and somehow we are still alive, not even slimmed a bit

Unfortunately it was a matter of time when the Covid 19 will strike again in the LOS as happened at other countries.

The local Starbucks has closed the nice spacious upstairs lounge, so customers have to sit in the crowded and busier downstairs area.

Apparently they follow this dumb "social concentration" measure as they cannot see the upstairs area to supervise it.  Despite having CCTV and knowing it's usually well social distanced.

So I don't  buy coffee there.   The nearby independents have much nicer coffee and the comfy lounge is the main reason to visit Starbucks.   When that's closed, there is no reason to visit.

When my "problems" are so trivial life is pretty good ☺.

Bar closures are no problem at all, due to phone apps.

As long as boys are still working on the app, i see the closure a non issue especially when we all face similar thing back home. However, over here, some of my regular masseur stopped working when the case are high. Of course these are the ones that are lucky enough to be able to afford not working for a period of time. Others cant afford to, so they are still working, and i really hope they will stay healthy. The regular massage center here still open, with strict regulations and SOP being observed like masks in communal area, masseurs have to wear mask, face cover and gloves, and of course the app and temperature check. The illegal ones operate with closed door, and are at risk of police raid. But there are not travel restriction here, not anymore anyway, as our gov decided we cannot afford to do that anymore. 

9 hours ago, z909 said:

 The nearby independents have much nicer coffee and the comfy lounge is the main reason to visit Starbucks.  

in times like this we should do that to support small enterprise, even if pricey or less convenient . Big corporations will survive thanks to cash pot and easy access to credit or government support. Small guys can only count on themselves and us, customers.

From Coconuts Bangkok

Bangkok travelers must now quarantine in these 26 provinces

As of today, residents of Bangkok and other areas with a high number of COVID-19 cases, including Chonburi and Nonthaburi, must quarantine two weeks if they travel to any of 26 provinces imposing new travel restrictions.

Twenty-six provinces including Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Ubon Ratchathani as of today have issued regulations requiring travelers from 28 locales deemed high-risk to report themselves to the authorities and submit to two weeks of quarantine at provincial accommodations.

Health officials currently deem 27 provinces and the capital as high risk because they have more than 50 coronavirus cases or are adjacent to those that do.

The Emergency Decree grants governors absolute authority to take any steps necessary to contain the virus, including travel restrictions. That’s led to 26 less hard-hit provinces to put up the same barriers: Chiang Mai, Nan, Buriram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Chainat, Sa Kaeo, Nakorn Nayok, Nakhon Phanom, Kanchanaburi, Phrae, Phichit, Phetchabun, Lamphun, Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Si Sa Ket, Surin, Yasothon, Mahasarakam, Sakon Nakhon, Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Songkhla and Satun.

The orders remain in place until further notice.

Some popular tourist destinations including Chiang Mai and Buriram are offering an option for so-called red zone travelers to pay for COVID-19 tests. If they come back negative, they can forego quarantine. In Buriram, the test fee is THB600 (US$20) while Chiang Mai has not announced its cost.

As of today, the 28 “red zones” are Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Tak, Ayutthaya, Saraburi, Lopburi, Sing Buri, Ang Thong, Nakhon Nayok, Prachinburi, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Suphan Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phetchaburi, Samut Songkhram, Samut Sakhon, Samut Prakan, Sa Kaeo, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Chanthaburi, Trat, Rayong, Chumphon and Ranong.