Thailand encourages DIY cloth masks amid surgical mask shortage

Workshops have also been set up nationwide to help produce the masks. FMTNews

Many Thais answered the government’s call by getting together in small groups at community centres around the country to make masks from cloth and distribute them to others for free.“I’m making these cloth face masks for my family and relatives because I can’t find the surgical masks anymore and the price is very high,” said Phongsai.

“I think it is better than nothing because at least it can protect me from people’s saliva in close contact.”

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