Every mall is ready to drive when ‘Covid’ opens … Question: The economy

All shopping malls are ready to deal with ‘Covid’.

When will it open … Ask your heart to see?

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Every mall is ready to drive when ‘Covid’ opens … Question: The economy – After rumors spread that the government and Bangkok will give the business a green light Some services are open. One of them is a shopping center. Because it was closed for more than 1 month and then it caused big problems for many people who have to work OR trade within it

However, ultimately, the state slowed down Confirmed that it had not yet decided

Cause many parties to go out and comment that they should consider opening more department stores After the government postponed the opening of supermarkets and banks, including mobile stores Due to the long shutdown Consistently affecting the overall economy

From the data, it is found that the retail and wholesale business sector is an important business sector for the entire economy of the country. Generate 16% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Thailand, or around 2.5 trillion baht.

Employing both directly and indirectly, a total of more than 6.2 million people, including more than 450,000 small and medium-sized businesses.

Mr. Thakorn Piyaphan President, Krungsri Consumer Executive and Digital Group Banking and Innovation The Bank of Ayudhya said that department stores are considered the embodiment of stores. Restaurants and cinemas What is an expense group

Thakorn Piyaphan

When closing the mall in the past As a result, spending, especially the credit card business, disappeared by as much as 90%, albeit some changes to online shopping. But spending is only 20-30%. Therefore, if the government continues to extend the opening of the shopping center for another month, the seriousness will lie with the operators.

“The problems that followed are financial liquidity. Due to lack of sales and having to take care of staff, including rental fees and other expenses, however, it is believed that at this time, department store operators and the government are in the process of discussion. What to expect to see clarity for another period “

Personally, looking at the current situation, if we look at the number of Thai cattle -19 infected people, enough to control each other. And reasonable enough to allow the government to be lenient to open a mall

“Even if the mall reopens now I’m still not sure if anyone would dare to walk like before And they think that the person who is going to walk has to aim to go shopping to finish and then hurry up Because the People still dare to be afraid that if they meet a lot of people, “Thakon said.

As to Mr. Supant Mongkolsuthi The president of the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expressed his dissatisfaction with the government. It will allow department stores to reopen across the country during this period.

Suphan Mongkolsuthi

Initially, the government may allow department stores in provincial areas. White and green Operated under epidemic prevention measures. Strictly observed While orange and red areas can give People who are healing AND / or new patients who do not increase Until first becoming a green or white area

“It is important to note that if a shopping center is to reopen, the shopping center must be prepared to have strict measures to prevent the spread of disease, such as controlling the number of people entering and leaving because each province and each area has an epidemic level. ” So if the government allows all department stores to open at the same time, all areas may be at risk of disease outbreaks. “

For department store operators, it is possible to reopen June 1, but this may change if the situation is in a better direction.

And although it can be reopened, it may not be complete. Because in the post-shock period it is expected to be more in place from the fourth quarter onwards

At the same time, the mall and the mall are preparing for the reopening of the service.

Mr. Komsan Khwanjai Thanya The acting president of the Thai Retail Association said the association had previously proposed. The retail and wholesale sectors will cooperate with the government to campaign for shopping malls. Retailers across the country are conducting ‘Big Cleaning’. Spray with medications. Kill germs in the workplace at the same time. With the certification standards of the Ministry of Public Health

Komsan Khwanjai Thanya

At the same time, the government must support shopping malls, retail stores to install equipment used in the detection, notification and surveillance system of possible infected people. To help increase the chances of detecting patients with symptoms such as infrared cameras to detect temperatures Thermometer scan AND related equipment

Mrs. Wanlaya Chirathiwat The Deputy Executive Director of Central Pattana Public Company Limited said the company is not stagnant, began creating a “Central Clean, Safe” master plan, proactive level of cleanliness and security measures in advance. That can be implemented with shopping malls. , stores and all staff

Wanlaya Chirathiwat

The master plan will cover cleaning and security in 5 central areas with more than 75 measures, including 1. Strict screening 2. Social distancing standards at all points 3. Security monitoring 4. Pay attention to cleaning at each point of contact and 5. Guidelines to reduce contact, request the cooperation of all store partners in the mall to jointly implement the master plan.

“Central collaborates fully and continuously with the government in the implementation of various measures. The social distancing campaign is recognized worldwide. Including support to stay home and stop the infection for life, but if you have to use the necessary services We carry out cleaning and security measures. To build trust The opening of the Central shopping center will depend only on government orders. “

Lord anan Tantipanyakun Senior Executive Vice President Operations Division, Robinson Public Company Limited said Robinson has 8 steps to prevent the spread of the virus.

Anan Tantipanyakun

How to increase the installation point to disinfect alcohol gel, wash hands, increase the frequency of cleaning of exposed areas frequently every 2 hours 3. Spray disinfectants in passenger elevators AND testers every 2 hours, etc.

At the same time, there are plans to increase the measures as the government requests full cooperation. If you can return to the Waiting to Close service again, for now, focus on online marketing.

“In addition to the staff that will present stronger products and promotions than usual. It will mobilize staff in other areas. Let’s do it in different departments. Both parties must answer customer questions. The department went to pick up the product. Product department As employees both the central area and the branch

Customers who purchased Robinson Online products during the month of March were found to have the most purchases. And the number of customers using the service increased by 100% compared to the same period last year.

Mr. Chai Srivikorn The president of the Ratchaprasong Entrepreneurship Association said before returning to business The Master Planning Association, Article 6, Article 47, measures to monitor the entire district.

Chai Srivikorn

Covering 4 major areas, namely public areas, shopping malls, office buildings AND food court under the policy “Ratchaprasong area, safe, secure, no COVID-19”

Intensive trial within the Ratchaprasong area To learn to allocate open spaces What is a public area and a tourist attraction to be clean and safe By being able to track people at risk OR those who are infected with past infections using CCTV camera systems

Verify health information AND staff travel for the last 14 days, which is ready to do However, if the Ratchaprasong area is successful, it can be used as a model for the public and private sectors in the implementation of measures to manage areas that are other tourist destinations in the country and also to build trust for foreign tourists returning to ThailandThe

“We are confident that if the government can control the spread of covid-19 in the short term, through the cooperation of all Thais. Relaxation measures and the resumption of the business of Commercial Store Operators The restaurant will gradually return. That all Entrepreneurs have a duty to actively implement the security measures prescribed by the government. “