Patrons of Jade Gentlemen’s Club warned to get tested

A warning went out today urging everyone who attended a popular gentlemen’s club in the Jomtien area of Pattaya over the last week to get tested. The Chon Buri Public Health Office issued the notice today instructing everyone who had attended Jade Gentlemen’s Club between November 6 and November 12 to immediately take a Covid-19 antigen test kit test.

Those paying attention to the frustrating situation of the legality of alcohol and entertainment venues during the pandemic may recall that it is currently illegal for any entertainment venue or nightlife spots such as bars, pubs, clubs, karaoke, and gentlemen’s clubs to be open, a ban that was recently extended until at least January 15.

Nevertheless, the gentlemen’s club, also known as Jade House, has apparently been opening, perhaps by operating as a “restaurant” as many have done in order to skirt the entertainment…