communicable disease act

  • Thailand NewsMask up! Foreign visitors warned of penalties for violating disease control laws

    Mask up! Foreign visitors warned of penalties for violating disease control laws

    Foreign visitors are being told to mask up and follow Thailand’s disease control laws, or face prosecution… possibly even a 20,000 baht fine for not wearing a mask. The warning comes after reports that many foreigners travelling for business have not been wearing masks and many have gathered for parties, which a spokesperson says led to Covid-19 transmission. In today’s…

  • Covid-19 NewsCommunicable disease law may be amended to replace emergency decree

    Communicable disease law may be amended to replace emergency decree

    Thailand’s Communicable Disease law is likely to replace the emergency decree from the end of September, after Cabinet approved a draft amendment to the 2015 Act. The emergency decree was enacted in March 2020 and granted the government sweeping powers to control the spread of Covid-19 through the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration. The decree is due to expire at…

  • Covid-19 NewsCovid-19 violating gathering of 23 students and teachers busted

    Covid-19 violating gathering of 23 students and teachers busted

    If you have been following along, mark Nakhon Ratchasima down on your “Covid-19 restriction violating party” bingo card. Last night a group of students and teachers in the Muang district of Nakhon Ratchasima were caught gathering with an abundance of alcohol and a noticeable lack of Covid-19 safety measures. The bust is one of an increasing number of illegal parties…

  • Hua Hin NewsHua Hin Maya Club execs get 3 months for superspreader event

    Hua Hin Maya Club execs get 3 months for superspreader event

    Many people living in Thailand long term grow weary of the persistence of action without consequence, especially for those that are well connected or with deep pockets. But a new ruling Hua Hin gives credit where credit is due and sentenced 2 executives of the Maya Club in Hua Hin to 3 months in prison plus fines for the illegal…

  • Covid-19 NewsFace masks required in 31 provinces, fine is 20,000 baht for not wearing

    Face masks required in 31 provinces, fine is 20,000 baht for not wearing

    Face masks are now being required in 31 Thai provinces with a fine of 20,000 baht going to those who don’t wear them. Chiang Rai is one of the new provinces to be included in the list, but so far, Chiang Mai is being left out. As daily Covid-19 infections have reached an all-time high, it is only a matter…

  • Covid-19 NewsCelebrity’s birthday “Covid-19 cluster” organisers and partygoers may face charges

    Celebrity’s birthday “Covid-19 cluster” organisers and partygoers may face charges

    With more infections linked to the “birthday party Covid-19 cluster” and some concealing their timeline, the Disease Control Department is urging the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration to take legal action against people involved. Thai media are calling it a “super spreader” party. So far, 26 cases are linked to the birthday event for the 33 year old Thai actor Techin Ploypetch, aka…

  • Covid-19 NewsLate-night alcohol ban in Phuket, bars to close at midnight

    Late-night alcohol ban in Phuket, bars to close at midnight

    Bars and other entertainment venues in Phuket must close at midnight, according to an order imposed by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Restaurants can stay open late, but are ordered to stop selling alcohol at midnight. The order is effective today until January 20, but could be extended further if the Covid-19 situation does not improve.…

  • Phuket NewsUp to 20,000 baht fine for not wearing a mask in Phuket

    Up to 20,000 baht fine for not wearing a mask in Phuket

    Wear a mask or pay a hefty fine… and possibly even go to jail. Phuket governor Narong Woonciew issued an immediate order requiring people in the island province to wear a face mask while in public to control the spread of Covid-19. Those who violate the order could face a 20,000 baht fine. Those who breach the order can also…

  • Covid-19 NewsThai government may replace emergency decree with strict amendment to Communicable Disease Act

    Thai government may replace emergency decree with strict amendment to Communicable Disease Act

    The Thai Public Health Minister says the government is considering repealing the emergency decree come the new year and replacing it with a tougher amendment to the Communicable Disease Control Act. Anutin Charnvirakul says the proposal was raised at a Cabinet meeting yesterday. Addressing the Thai media, he said the amendment would allow the Disease Control Committee more authority to…

  • Covid-19 NewsBusiness owners plan to sue Covid-19 infected women who entered Thailand illegally

    Business owners plan to sue Covid-19 infected women who entered Thailand illegally

    Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai business owners are planning to sue the Thai women who crossed the Thai-Myanmar border illegally, evading quarantine and testing positive for Covid-19 shortly after their return. The women worked at entertainment venues in the border town Tachileik. Many confirmed that they worked at the now-infamous 1G1-7 Hotel where a resident claims the women were prostitutes…

  • Pattaya NewsSocial distancing at the bar? Pattaya Police remind venues about Covid-19 rules

    Social distancing at the bar? Pattaya Police remind venues about Covid-19 rules

    Does anyone wear a face mask at the bar? How about social distancing? With people ready to party for the long weekend, Pattaya Police are reminding entertainment venues to continue to use coronavirus preventative measures. That means those at a nightclub or bar need to keep 6 feet apart, if the venue owners enforce the rules. Police held a meeting…