Malls in Bangkok have now reopened and customers are being forced to download a tracking application to enter the malls, which is understandably arising concerns over privacy.
Both retailers and customers were asked to concede to restrictions on the number of shoppers allowed in retail spaces and an alcohol ban on in restaurants. Robots measuring customer temperatures were seen roving around some crowded food courts, as tables were divided by plastic and cardboard barriers to enforce social distancing.
“We are pleased to see Thailand’s success in handling this crisis which enables us to resume operations, but, for us as for our clients, this comes with a strong sense of responsibility and a need to adapt to the new normal.” – The Mall Group CEO of The Emporium and Executive Committee Kriengsak Tantiphipop,
