Sub-district restrictions remain intact for 5 locations in Phuket

Phuket’s outgoing Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana has confirmed that the island’s sub-district lockdowns will end tonight (or technically at 4am Friday morning because of the national curfews). But five ‘at risk’ locations on the island will remain closed off with checkpoints to curb any further re-ignition of the Covid-19 infections on the island.

3 more cases were announced for the island earlier this morning, all in the Bang Tao district on the west coast. The order, issued last night apparently confirms that travelling between sub-districts (tambons) will be allowed.

The orders come amongst a day of confusion as conflicting messages are argued on social media and the specifics of government and provincial orders contradict each other. So many of the previous orders had a sunset clause of midnight tonight (April 30) leaving the various government institutions to extend existing orders or modify them.

On Phuket, these locations will remain in a ‘lockdown’ situation until further notice…

Cherngtalay
• Baan Bang Tao Nai, in Moo 2
• Baan Haad Surin, in Moo 3
• Baan Bang Tao Nok, in Moo 5

Koh Kaew
• Pracha Samakhee village in Baan Bang Khu, in Moo 2

Patong
• Bangla walking street

Wichit
• Chaofa Garden Home village

Rassada
• Soi Bang Che Lao, in Moo 2

Sumarising parts of the orders issued by the Phuket Governor…

As per the existing restrictions, no people or vehicles can enter or exit of these areas, excepting emergency and essential services, medical, telecommunications and postal services. Also exempted are the delivery of consumer goods, and on-duty police and government officials.

If people have an urgent need to travel out of the areas, they must first obtain permission and paperwork from their District Chief to present at the checkpoints.

People living in these ‘at risk’ areas are asked to avoid leaving their homes.

“If you need to go out, please wear a face mask and avoid places where people get together.”

Phuket Provincial Health Office officers will continue testing people of residents in these designated areas.

Last night the Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha issued a notice explaining that all provincial and health orders issued to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will be extended past April 30, until further notice.