Chulalongkorn University Announcement Extension of Temporary Closure of Offices, Class Management and General Operations During the Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak

Chulalongkorn University Announcement Extension of Temporary Closure of Offices, Class Management and General Operations During the Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak
April 19, 2021 Phongsakorn Embangtoei

With reference to Chulalongkorn University Announcement regarding Temporary Closure of Offices, Class Management and General Operations During the Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak dated April 8, 2021 resulting in the temporary closure of its workplace in the Bangkok Metropolis effective from April 11 until April 25, 2021;

Due to the intensified situation concerning the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak with increasing numbers of infections being detected, the government has been advised by the Public Health Emergency Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and has issued its guidelines in accordance with Section 9 of the Emergency Decree on Public Administration in Emergency Situations B.E. 2548 (2005) announced on April 16, 2021 (No.20) which determines the areas where integrated management system measures for areas under highest control as well as areas under control for various provinces which include the Bangkok Metropolis and other provinces with Chulalongkorn University’s workplaces situated outside the Bangkok Metropolis area.  Such measures are being implemented with the safety and well-being of students and personnel in mind as well as to ensure uninterrupted and efficient operation of the University.

By virtue of Section 27 and Section 32 of the Chulalongkorn University Act, B.E. 2551 (2008) it is therefore deemed appropriate to issue the following announcement:

(1)  To extend the closure of the workplaces in the Bangkok Metropolis until May 23, 2021.

(2)  To close the workplaces in areas outside the Bangkok Metropolis from April 19, 2021 until May 23, 2021.

All students and personnel are requested to continue to strictly comply with Chulalongkorn University Announcement regarding Temporary Closure of Offices, Class Management and General Operations During the Spread of the COVID-19 Outbreak dated April 8, 2021.

If the situation changes, an announcement will be made accordingly by the University.

Given on:  April 18, 2021.

Professor Bundhit Eua-Arporn, Ph.D.
President