Bangkok’s neighboring province of Nonthaburi has ordered the closure of amulet trading venues and all public swimming pools, including those in housing estates and condominiums, and as of today (Tuesday) and until further notice, in an escalating effort to stem the spread of COVID-19.
The provincial communicable disease committee, headed by the governor, also imposed a limit on the number of people visiting fitness clubs and banned group sauna services and exercises or group activities. These measures are also effective until further notice.
Meanwhile in the southern province of Surat Thani, an urgent order was issued by the governor yesterday, warning that anyone who does not wear a cloth or medical face mask while outdoors will face a maximum fine of 20,000 baht.
In the order, it says that the new measure is necessary because many people in the province are not wearing face masks when they are outside their homes and are, therefore, increasing the risk of the spread of the virus.