Government Gazette published Emergency Decree No. 16 to extract new “COVID-19” wave.

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According to the announcement of emergency situations in all areas throughout the Kingdom from 26 March 2020 and later extended the period of enforcement of the emergency declaration for the eighth time until the 15th. January 2021

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The new outbreak of the Roads infected with the 2019 coronavirus has widened the spread of the disease and spread to many areas. And the number of new infected confirmed cases, especially domestic cases, are increasing each day. In addition, there is a person’s journey from the situation area designated as the highest control area. Most of which do not have symptoms of the disease. Causing germs to spread in a clump

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In addition, the competent official who performed the work to control the disease found Some infectious agents conceal their travel information, delaying the investigation process and hindering other relevant operations. Until resulting in a new wave of widespread outbreaks The government is therefore required to define and enforce measures. To resolve and stop such emergency situations. By virtue of Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situation, B.E. this

Article 1 Prohibition of using buildings or places that are at risk of transmission of disease The use of buildings or facilities of all types of schools and educational institutions located in the situation area designated as the highest control area is prohibited. To administer any teaching, exam, training or activity Which has many participants Except in the following cases

1.It is a teaching lesson Or activities for long distance communication Or by electronic means

2. It is the use of a building or place to provide assistance, aid, fostering, or support to a person.

3. It is an organization of government services Or activities for public benefit With permission from the Governor of Bangkok Or the governor

4. Is a school or educational institution that is small. With the number of students including the school not exceeding one hundred and twenty people Or a border patrol police school

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Article 2 Prohibition of organizing activities at risk of disease transmission Do not organize activities in the situation designated as the most controlled area. Which has many participants And have easy contact with each other such as meetings, seminars, banquets, distribution of food or other things Unless it is performed by a competent official Or authorized by the competent official Or is an activity in an area designated as a quarantine facility with public health measures

To the Governor of Bangkok with advice of the Bangkok Communicable Disease Committee Or the provincial governor upon recommendation of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee To determine the rules for consideration of permission of the competent official to be suitable for the situation in each area.

Clause 3 Closing of places that are vulnerable to transmission of disease For the Governor of Bangkok Or the governor By virtue of the law on communicable diseases to consider ordering the closure of the place of service Establishments similar to service establishments, pubs, karaoke bars located in the situation area designated as the highest control area.

Clause 4 Operation Conditions In the situation area designated as the highest regulated area, the following places, businesses or activities can be operated under the conditions, time and organization of systems and regulations specified:

1. the distribution of food or beverages To organize access to the service The number of people sitting in the store The establishment of the site is in accordance with the guidelines and preventive measures prescribed by the government. It may be the nature of bringing back for consumption elsewhere. By allowing the COVID-19 Situation Management Center Ministry of the Interior and the Emergency Operation Center for Health and Medicine jointly considered the assessment. Define and direct the implementation of the aforementioned practices and measures for each provincial area to be appropriate.

2.Selling liquor For restaurants or places that sell liquor The consumption of liquor and alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the store.

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3. Department Store, Community Mall Shopping Center Exhibition center, convention center or exhibition venue Convenience store Supermarket Or other similar establishments To be opened at the normal time of that place Under the implementation of strict preventive measures of the government

Article 5 Measures appropriate to the situation in the area To prevent, suppress, and inhibit the spread of disease according to the situation in each area. Situation Governor of Bangkok Or the provincial governor may consider taking action under the Communicable Disease Law in order to close, limit or prohibit the operations of an area, place or vehicle, or order to suspend other activities in the area of ​​responsibility which is at risk of an outbreak. Of additional diseases than those specified By implementing measures or guidelines according to the requirements (No. 15)

Article 6 screening for cross-provincial travel The competent official shall inspect and screen the traveling by using the transport routes across the provincial area. In particular, the travel of persons from the designated situation area is the highest control area, in which measures shall be carried out in accordance with the measures prescribed by the SEPO by considering the suitability of each area. And must not cause undue trouble to the public

Allowing people to refrain or delay their journey across the provincial area Unless there is a necessity Which must show reasons and evidence to the competent official Including being screened and required to comply with governmental disease prevention measures This may make it inconvenient to travel and make the trip longer than usual.

Clause 7 asks for cooperation for private entrepreneurs to consider their operating patterns during this period. Which may be operating outside the premise Or alternating days or remaining time Attending operations to reduce the number of workers and travel, as a measure to reduce the risk of infection.

Article 8 The Ad Hoc Committee shall consider loosening the enforcement of measures to prevent and stop the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) to review, screen, and propose to the Prime Minister to consider allowing relaxation. Or tightening measures applicable to business premises Or additional activities For the suitability of the situation as deemed appropriate

However, from January 4, 2021 at 6:00 AM onwards.

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