Due to the third wave spreading fast during April, it is highly advisable for people to wear face masks whenever they leave their place of residence. It’s already compulsory on public transportation, in government buildings and in malls and convenience stores like 7-11. But did you know that some governors have made it compulsory at all times once you have left your house? If anyone violates this order, which is an offence under Section 51 of the Communicable Diseases Act 2015, they shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 20,000 baht.
UPDATED (28 April 2021): These are the provinces so far where that law is being enforced.
CENTRAL AND EASTERN THAILAND:
- Ang Thong
- Ayutthaya
- Bangkok
- Chachoengsao
- Chainat
- Chanthaburi
- Chonburi
- Kanchanaburi
- Lopburi
- Nakhon Nayok
- Nakhon Pathom
- Nonthaburi
- Pathum Thani
- Prachinburi
- Phetchaburi
- Prachuap Khiri Khan (i.e. Hua Hin)
- Ratchaburi
- Sakaeo
- Samut Prakan
- Samut Sakhon
- Samut Songkhram (no penalty)
- Saraburi
- Singburi
- Suphanburi
- Trat (i.e. Koh Chang)
NORTHERN THAILAND:
- Chiang Mai
- Lampang
- Lamphun
- Nakhon Sawan
- Phetchabun
- Phitsanulok
- Phrae
- Sukhothai
- Tak
- Uthai Thani
- Uttaradit
NORTHEASTERN THAILAND:
- Amnat Charoen
- Beung Kan
- Buriram
- Chaiyaphum
- Kalasin
- Khon Kaen
- Loei
- Maha Sarakham
- Mukdahan
- Nakhon Phanom
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nong Bua Lamphu
- Nong Khai
- Roi Et
- Sakhon Nakhon
- Sisaket
- Surin
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Udon Thani
- Yasothon
SOUTHERN THAILAND:
- Chumphon
- Krabi
- Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Narathiwat
- Pattani
- Phang Nga
- Phattalung
- Phuket
- Ranong
- Satun
- Songkhla
- Surat Thani (I.e. Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Phangnan etc)
- Trang
- Yala
There may be other provinces and so the best advice is to always wear your mask and stay away from crowds. Stay safe!
