In Bangkok, Holiday Alcohol Ban Results In Panic Buying — And No Social Distancing

Authorities in Bangkok on Thursday banned alcohol sales for 11 days in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus during the Thai New Year. But the move sparked long lines at liquor stores as shoppers tried to stock up.

A Thai woman wearing a face masks purchases cases of beer on Thursday, the night before a citywide alcohol ban in Bangkok. Thai authorities have banned alcohol sales for 10 days in an attempt to stop social gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19.A Thai woman wearing a face masks purchases cases of beer on Thursday, the night before a citywide alcohol ban in Bangkok. Thai authorities have banned alcohol sales for 10 days in an attempt to stop social gatherings and slow the spread of COVID-19.

"The announcement prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages at all shops ... from April 10 to April 20," Bangkok Metropolitan Administration spokesman Pongsakorn Kwanmuang told a news conference."We ask that all of you cooperate."

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

NPR /  🏆 96. in US

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Opinion | Green Policies Backfire Against the CoronavirusFrom WSJopinion: Plastic-bag bans aren’t the only 'green' policy that has been found counterproductive during the pandemic, write PhelimMcAleer and annmcelhinney
Read more »

What to Do If Everyone Is Zooming Without You and Other Social (Distancing) Anxieties'It's easy to imagine that all your friends are laughing it up in some glamorous Zoom party while you refresh your inbox. Why would you imagine this? I don't know—personally I like to vary my anxiety spirals, but to each their own.' oureric writes:
Read more »

Why the Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” Is the First Chart Topper of the Coronavirus EraAmerica’s new No. 1 song took over social media just as we began social distancing.
Read more »

Experts urge caution on possible 'flattening' of coronavirus cases: 'Can't say we're out of the waters and safe''Can't say we're out of the waters and safe': Epidemiologists urge Americans not to gain a false sense of confidence and continue to practice social distancing.
Read more »

The Rudest Things You Can Do Right Now As A NeighborEtiquette experts share faux pas to avoid in the time of social distancing and COVID-19.
Read more »