Phuket releases order reiterating about face mask mandate in nearly all areas

Phuket –

  The Phuket Governor yesterday (May 31^st) issued an order regarding the current face mask mandate.

The order states that people must still wear face masks in all public areas (except as noted below), especially in closed areas with no airflow, and when joining activities with many people like bars and entertainment venues.

According to the order, one can take off their face mask while:

1. Drinking or eating, the mask should only be taken off when directly sipping a drink or taking a bite of food, and replaced afterward.
2. To verify identity at the request of a competent official.
3. Strenuous exercise in an open area with airflow away from other people.
4. At beaches, public parks, and sports stadiums with two meters distance from others.

The order takes effect from today (June 1^st) until further notice.

The order is in Thai below.

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