People not wearing face masks while outdoors in SURAT THANI are liable to a fine of up to 20,000 baht under a provincial order effective from Tuesday.
The “most urgent” order, dated April 19 and signed by governor Wichawut Jinto, was sent to all heads of government offices, district chiefs and municipal mayors in the province.
All people in the province are required to wear a face mask all the time when out of their homes or living quarters, as a precaution against spreading Covid-19, provincial governor Wichawut Jinto said.
Offenders are liable to a fine of up to 20,000 baht under Section 51 of the Communicable Disease Act of 2015.
The order is effective until further notice.
This pointless order is probably a test of public reaction/compliance and a sign of things to come nationwide.
