Reopening bars: People drinking alcohol are difficult to control and risk spreading virus

The Committee for Covid-19 Situation Administration blamed alcohol drinkers directly for not opening pubs and bars in Thailand.

Dr Aphisamai Srirangsan said the CCSA sympathizes with the industry after begging the government to allow them to reopen the multi-billion baht industry last week.

But, he said, Covid-19 infections are caused by “people’s actions” and people who drink alcohol make it difficult to control situations, Siam Rath said.

He said they lose their restraint by making bars and pubs outbreaks for the potential spread of the virus.

He urged pubs and clubs to demonstrate how they can mitigate this trend and show how they can safely reopen.

SW6D notes that such comments risk inflaming industry leaders who say they have gone out of their way to ensure safe environments for people to enjoy a drink.

What is a huge industry in Thailand is currently on its knees asking to be included in other businesses that have been allowed to reopen this week and in recent days.