The destination a popular night market in Bangkok, Thailand's Train Night Market Ratchada is reportedly going to be permanently closed.
Cited page, Mothership, several stall owners reportedly shared their anguish and grief over the attraction's death on social media.
Then, according to Kapook, several food and beverage stall owners at this night market claimed to have been asked to move because their stalls were about to be demolished.
Train Night Market Ratchada itself had operated in March and April 2021 with various rules, such as requiring visitors to wear masks and implementing physical distancing.
Food and beverage kiosks also charge dine-in rates for each visitor.
Since the start of partial lockdown in Bangkok, This night market is closed until the end of July 2021.
At the end of its closure, news of its permanent demolition circulated, supported by the uploads of a number of kiosk owners on Facebook.
However, cited page Coconuts Bangkok, one of the market managers claimed that the night market would reopen once things got better. He also admitted that he did not know how the news of the closing of the night market spread so fast.
Night markets including Train Night Market Ratchada before the pandemic were seen as a chill hub for many Thais and expats.
Usually these stalls will be packed with various outlets, starting with food and drink, souvenirs, blouse, to household appliances.
other than that, closure of public places including Train Night Market Ratchada, cannot be separated from the increase in active cases throughout Thailand.
Cited page, Bangkok Post, The Thai Ministry of Public Health reports that there is 147 deaths from COVID-19 and 18.901 new cases in Thailand on Monday, 2 August 2021.
During period 24 jam, 18.590 COVID-19 patients recover and are discharged from the hospital.
Reported in detail, Bangkok noted 3.566 new case, followed 1.361 in Samut Prakan, 1.359 in Chonburi, 1.282 in Samut Sakhon, 565 in Nonthaburi, 465 di Pathum Thani, 454 in Nakhon Ratchasima, 448 di Ubon Ratchathani, 405 in Buri Ram and 382 di Sa Kaeo.
Since the third wave of COVID-19 began in 1 April, already have 623.322 COVID-19 patients, 410.405 some of whom have recovered.
The number of deaths has reached 5.221 in the third wave. In total Thailand recorded 5.315 deaths since the start of the pandemic last year.
Fyi, before the pandemic, Train Night Market Ratchada is located right behind the Esplanade Cineplex on Jalan Ratchadapisek which has been bustling with visitors since it opened early 2015 then.
Meskipun Bangkok punya “pasar kaget” hampir setiap akhir pekan di sekitaran kota, Train Night Market Ratchada is known for its guaranteed delicious food and various items that can be purchased at good deals.
Although smaller than the ones in Srinakarin and Siam Gypsy Market, visitors needed at least an hour to explore this night market before the pandemic. This place is divided into several zones, namely food, bar, shopping, and activity.
Train Night Market Ratchada is open again 17.00 until o'clock 1 early morning every Thursday to Sunday. Peak time is Friday and Saturday evening. Pasar malam ini bahkan disebut-sebut sebagai “salah satu cara menikmati kehidupan sosial Bangkok”, you know!
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