Face mask export ban tightenedPeople buy face masks near Government House early this month. Exports of face masks are now banned in most cases, to ensure an adequate domestic supply. They closed a loophole some parties exploited to export face masks without prior permission. Manufacturers are allowed to export face masks which do not comply with the specifications used locally, or are subject to trademark restrictions. Neighbouring countries could seek to import face masks from Thailand through a government-to-government channel, he said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2020 07:18 UTC