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The following is a weekly feature article looking at this same time period LAST year in Pattaya and Thailand news.
This weekly feature takes a look back at news from the same period last year (and sometimes different time windows, such as six months or three months) to see how things have changed, following up on the progression of stories, as well as look at potentially broken promises or things that didn’t take place as promised in Pattaya and Thailand.
As we publish dozens of stories a week this is a quick way for people to take a look at what the biggest stories were a year ago, as chosen by our editorial team, and how they impact us today and relate to current news. They are in no particular order of importance, however, are in order of publication. This week, we cover the SECOND week of May 2020, from Sunday, May 10th, 2020 to Saturday, May 16th, 2020. They are roughly in order of publication.
1. Large group of curfew-breakers attack shopkeeper and his staff because he would not sell alcohol
Ah, the days of curfew and alcohol sale bans last year. Although the situation this year due to Covid-19 is still difficult, this was a reminder that last year was also, with a curfew still in place at this time.
2. Pools remain closed, say CCSA spokesman
Deja Vu? Pools are now a provincial level restriction and although currently banned and closed in Chonburi many hope for a lifting of this ban in the near future.
Pools, including condo pools, to remain closed until further notice says CCSA Spokesman
3. Complaints rise around beach closures, authorities insist they will stay shut
Deja Vu again, although like pools, there is a chance the Governor of Chonburi reopens them next week for usage as it is a provincial-level restriction currently.
Pattaya area beaches remain closed despite large amount of complaints from local residents
4. 44 people arrested at an illegal pool party in Pattaya
This was a major story in Pattaya last year and drew a lot of discussions. Parties and gatherings for social reasons remain banned this year due to Covid-19, a year later during the same time period.
5. Foreign tourists and Thai nationals punished on Koh Tao for not wearing masks
A year later, Phuket is doing the same thing as we covered earlier today.
6. As dine-in reopens in Chonburi this week, here is what was opening last year at the same time
Who would have thought a year later we would still be putting in place and easing restrictions around Covid-19?