The Royal Gazette has announced and expanded the Emergency Decree all over the Kingdom

On September 29, 2020, the Government Gazette website Publish an announcement regarding the extension of the emergency declaration period in all areas throughout the Kingdom. The announcement stated that As has announced the state of emergency in every area throughout the Kingdom From March 26, 2020, and the fifth emergency declaration period was extended until 30 September 2020

While implementing public health measures under Announced the state of emergency in every area throughout the Kingdom throughout the past. Successful in controlling the outbreak of Covid-19. Until it is accepted all over the world And gradual relaxation of epidemic control measures Without hastily resulting in the economic drive of the country gradually recovered. Not interrupted by the outbreak in the new wave. This is due to the inadvertent stopping of epidemic control measures, as has been done in many countries around the world

However, in the past time it appeared that The situation of the disease outbreak in different countries. In particular, countries bordering Thailand have become more violent. And there are many foreigners smuggled into work in the Kingdom without permission through natural channels. Not through the channel Immigration checkpoint, port area, station or local area Which must pass a public health screening This raises the risk of infection with cluster without knowing the source. Of the disease is increasing, which may cause a widespread outbreak within the country.

Hence, there is a need to control and supervise such outbreaks. In the country, which will affect the national health security And to the economic and social system of the country that is still in a fragile condition It is therefore necessary to extend the period of emergency declaration. In every area of ​​the kingdom, one more time To provide unity to resolve such emergency situations Efficient Be quick to keep up with the situation With a focus on the safety of the health and life of the people

By virtue of Section 5 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations, B.E. 2548, the Prime Minister, with the approval of the Council of Ministers in accordance with the resolution on 29 September 2020, to extend the period of enforcement of emergency declaration. In every area of ​​the kingdom, one more time For declaring a serious emergency situation in the southern border provinces to remain in effect at the same time.