A video posted on Twitter shows how seriously shops in Thailand are taking social distancing measures, with scanners ensuring shoppers are wearing a face covering and do not have a high temperature:
Niall Harbison, a media investor from the UK who lives on Koh Samui, filmed the video and shared it on Twitter.
As you can see, the Tesco Lotus store has had automatic screens installed that detect the faces of shoppers who are about to enter to check they are wearing a mask. Niall says they detect the temperature of the person about to enter, only opening the gates if they're not showing signs of a high temperature.
The video was shared with the caption: "My local shops in Thailand. In two seconds scans my temperature and to see if [I am] wearing [a] mask.
"Doors don't open if not. Three cases in 100+ days here. Removes awkward mask arguments for staff as well."
With many videos surfacing over recent months that show shop workers facing abuse from stubborn anti-maskers, the scanners look like an easy way to avoid confrontation.
Speaking to LADbible, Niall explained: "The technology is really amazing and the respect and culture helps with ensuring people all follow regulations.
"I follow everything back home (England and Ireland) and can't believe some of the things I see compared to here in Asia."
