Phuket beaches reopenPhuket officials raise their hands as the island province's beaches are reopened for public use, at Patong beach on Tuesday. Announcing the reopening, governor Supoj Rodruang na Nongkhai asked everybody to maintain disease control standards, including social distancing, and ensure beaches, toilets and other places were kept clean. Patong mayor Chalermlak Kebsap said beach lifeguards and inspectors would make sure all visitors wear face masks, and carry alcohol gel to control disease. Providers of massage, umbrellas, beach beds, boats, jet skis, food and other services along beaches were instructed to maintain a high level of cleanliness, she said. Phuket has not logged a new case of coronavirus disease 2019 for 16 days.

Source: Bangkok Post June 09, 2020 08:46 UTC