Border and bar closings

[sgt]

It is my understanding that Cambodia has closed it's borders but I have no detail. Closer to home and more important I am hearing that the Lao border will close 09 April, time limit unknown. Songkran is canceled, yea good luck with that, which is fine with me, could be canceled forever as for as I'm concerned. Bars may be forced only open at 1700 and close at 2000.

Is there any confirmation to these? The Songkran cancellation is confirmed. I am hearing the Lao border closing from Lao people that cross often.

[sgt]

I have heard, yea I know "heard", the Cambodian border is closed. Closer to home and more important I am hearing the Lao border will close 09 April time limit unknown. This from Lao people that cross often.

I also read that Songkran is canceled, no great loss. As far as I'm concerned it can stay that way.

Also that bars may be open only from 1700 to 2000.

Any confirmation to the above?

[sgt]

Please excuse double posting. I got one of those site not available or whatever messages.

[Udon Map]

Please excuse double posting. I got one of those site not available or whatever messages.

It appears that, like other posts, the post posts properly, even though an error is reported. We are aware of, and working on, the problem.

[vincemunday]

And here’s another, it’s getting a bit daft

Laos border closure

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... -in-phayao

[Drunk Monkey]

Government enforced a 14 day closure in metropolitan Bangkok ...March 18 to 31

Night clubs
Massage parlours
entertainment zones
Thearters
Stadium sports ie Lumpini boxing and football
it says Pubs /Bars but no reference to restaurants etc as yet.
also
Unis , schools etc

https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnew ... -19-291505

DM

[Drunk Monkey]

Another link

https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/bars ... or-14-days

[timmy]

the Mrs told me she heard on the village loudspeaker that the " old Tesco " near Nong Khai junction , will be closing for 2 weeks , don't know if there is any truth in it ...

[Udon Map]

it says Pubs /Bars but no reference to restaurants etc as yet.

Jon, the info I saw made reference to restaurants being permitted to stay open as long as they had no entertainment. No idea how the government believes that entertainment makes virus transmission more likely.

[Drunk Monkey]

it says Pubs /Bars but no reference to restaurants etc as yet.

Jon, the info I saw made reference to restaurants being permitted to stay open as long as they had no entertainment. No idea how the government believes that entertainment makes virus transmission more likely.

Yes my business partner in BKK said much the same ..so when does a pub / bar become a restaurant as many are combined venues and where the entertainment fits in im not sure ie an accoustic singer in a restaurant ??? very grey area IMO

Just heard n confirmed from restaurant owner/customer who has had clarification from Bkk police via official letter .... restaurants are allowed to open as normal with the closures effecting Night clubs Entertainment zones , sporting arenas , theaters , unis and any gathering of 50 or more for a seminar etc. only in BKK only for 14 days at the moment.

DM

[Drunk Monkey]

Just checking and strangely it appears the major shopping malls like Central are allowed to remain open .. wonder if night markets and similar come under the closures , really cloudy area as to what n where is closed or allowed to operate.

DM

[Zidane]

What about some of the busier temples early in the morning?
Lots of people in close proximity to each other and many elderly.
Many go for the free food handouts at the finish.

[Drunk Monkey]

Pattaya followed suit and closures same as in BKK have been announced.. source Pattayone news station.

Also commenting on the anticipated exodus of workers from the resort to the North Eastern provinces / isaan

DM

[747man]

What about some of the busier temples early in the morning?
Lots of people in close proximity to each other and many elderly.
Many go for the free food handouts at the finish.

Ahhhh !! So That's Why YOU Go Every Morning " Eh Andy ??

[tammakhun]

What about some of the busier temples early in the morning?
Lots of people in close proximity to each other and many elderly.
Many go for the free food handouts at the finish.

Temple prayer gatherings are included in the temporary ban.

[stattointhailand]

flight from Utapo - Udon yesterday 75 - 80% full

bars in Jomtien already struggling big time ..... many now have all day happy hour until 7pm Thai spirit & mixer or Thai beers @ B45. Prices vary after 7pm some B50 some B55 and some B60

Strangely I'd say there seemed to be far more customers than I remember from previous visits, but dont know if they were expats or holiday makers

[sometimewoodworker]

Thai News TV just now, the Thai Malasia border is closed

[Zidane]

What about some of the busier temples early in the morning?
Lots of people in close proximity to each other and many elderly.
Many go for the free food handouts at the finish.

Ahhhh !! So That's Why YOU Go Every Morning " Eh Andy ??

Are you going into isolation for 12 weeks soon, Alan??

[Raoul Duke]

Pattaya followed suit and closures same as in BKK have been announced.. source Pattayone news station.

Also commenting on the anticipated exodus of workers from the resort to the North Eastern provinces / isaan

DM

Noticed in Nong Bua Lumphu many ladies with bar girl dispositions and appearances today.
No complaints.

[noosard]

Just done the 90 day border run

the only thing different was the Lao side had a screening area for temps