Legally, we can’t force you to do it, but just do it, okay?
That seems to be the message from Thailand’s Public Health Minister in relation to the wearing of face masks.
According to a report from the National News Bureau of Thailand, Anutin Charnvirakul has confirmed there’s no legal mandate for the wearing of face masks…. at least that’s what he says. However, he says people should continue to wear them to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Anutin was responding to warnings from the CCSA that those who refuse to wear a mask could be fined. According to an order published in the Royal Gazette back in June 2021, face masks are required to be worn in public places. First-time violators face a fine of up to 1,000 baht and the fines can go up to 20,000 baht for repeat offenses. The CCSA recently made a post on Facebook, reminding the public of the penalties, but has since…
