BANGKOK, Sept. 5 (Xinhua) -- Authorities of Phang-Nga Province, one of Thailand's famous tourist destinations in the south, said on Saturday that anyone entering the province is subject to a 14-day home quarantine amid concerns for a second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.
"A 14-day home quarantine is not too much to ask," said Phang-Nga provincial governor Chamroen Thipphayaphongthada, "however for those who can provide evidence of entering a state or local quarantine facility before arriving into the Phang-Nga, won't need to go through a another round of quarantine."
The announcement came after Thailand last week discovered a new local COVID-19 case after 100 days of free local transmission.
The surging number of COVID-19 cases in neighboring Myanmar also prompted the governor to reimpose the health measures.
The governor also said that all residents in Phang-Nga are required to wear face masks when outdoors at all times.
Thailand remained under a state of emergency in the midst of the global pandemic, giving powers to local government leaders to make urgent decisions to stem the virus spread.
"Anyone in Phang-Nga soil who violates health measures imposed in the province, will have to face the Thai law," Chamroen said. Enditem
