Thailand reopening, some observations, ups and downs

[jason1975]

On 6/22/2022 at 8:18 PM, reader said:

Would not be surprised if night market returns by high season.

Hoping for that as well because that would mean bars such as Screwboys and Lucky Boys might reopen! And of koz Bangkok Massage!

[reader]

From Bangkok Post

Full resumption of business, other activities allowed

The government has declared the whole nation a green (Covid-19 surveillance) zone, allowing the full-scale resumption of business and other activities, as pre-arrival registration will end next month.

The Royal Gazette on Friday published the announcement to the effects by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as the director of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).

Dated on Thursday, the announcement lifted Covid-related restrictions on business and activities according to green zone regulations immediately. Entertainment places can resume their pre-Covid closing hours, either midnight, 1am or 2am depending on relevant regulations.

From July 1 visitors will not have to do pre-travel arrival registration and quarantine rules will also end. No Covid-19 insurance will be required.

For fully vaccinated arrivals, those aged 18 years and over will show proofs of their vaccination that occurred at least 14 days before their travel.

Those aged from five to 17 years are required to have received at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccination at least 14 days before travel. Vaccination certificates will not be required from people under 18 years old who travel with guardians.

 

 

[Guest]

Good to hear they have allowed full resumption of business.   

About time too.  From memory, I reckon they could have done it about 7~8 months ago based on vaccination rates.    The rest of it has been pointless. 

[jason1975]

Maggie Choo which closed in mid 2021 has just reopened! They have Gay Nights on Sundays! This gives hope that other bars and pubs will reopen before end of this year!

[reader]

Walking  through Patpong 1 Monday, couldn’t help noticing how the road—nearly completely in the dark a few months ago—has burst into life with the reopening of many many bars along with emergence of a few new comers.

There was even a minor traffic jam as taxis lined up to drop off and pick up patrons of one of the more popular venues. 

Some venture over to Patpong 2 to take in the sights and a few mixed couples find their way to the bars there, I’ve noticed of late.