The number of people infected with the coronavirus is growing every day. And every aspect of our lives has significantly changed due to pandemic. But we are not the only ones who are trying to adjust to the new lifestyle. More and more businesses are turning to the digital sphere while almost every country in the world is trying to figure out the best way to deal with this global issue.
Thailand is no exception, with about 2,500 people fighting against the coronavirus today. This is why the Thai government has imposed various regulations to control the outbreak. Citizens are required to respect the rules of social distancing and aren’t allowed to go outside from 10 pm to 4 am. With the increasing amount of limited outdoor activities, more and more customers have been driven towards e-commerce. For some businesses, this has become an opportunity to blossom while others have taken a serious hit. In the attempts of making self-isolation as enjoyable as it can be, there are more and more companies providing entertainment and a bunch of other services online. And this has proven very effective in Thailand.
Digital Entertainment
A huge issue that the Thai people are facing, is entertaining themselves while staying indoors. A lot of people have been having trouble adjusting to this lifestyle, where you never go out to enjoy yourself. This is where online entertainment services such as online casinos and gambling websites come in handy.
Thais have the opportunity to play at various online real money casinos that are just as entertaining as the real-life ones. There are a bunch of options for interested gamblers to either play online or download an app created by some of the best online casinos. The growing demand in this sector has forced online casino owners to take their services up a notch which is definitely going to be a long term benefit. Other than that there are more and more gaming websites that have started to offer free services amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Another industry that has managed to transform into the digital world is surprisingly enough, tourism. More and more people are taking virtual tours of places they have been wanted to visit for a while for completely free and without having to leave their house.
Online Delivery Services
It’s no surprise that the digital world is still on its rise while already having taken over the world. The coronavirus outbreak was just the opportunity every business needed because it made them realize the importance of e-commerce. One of the biggest issues that the people in Thailand are facing is staying supplied with all the products they might need while trying to go outside as little as possible.
With restaurants and department stores closed the Thais have become completely dependent on online platforms. Companies like LINEMAN have seen significant growth this season, due to the change in customer expenditure patterns. The majority of people use this company because of the food delivery services that it offers. And it is planning on expanding its service area to cover more than 15 provinces in Thailand in the near future.
There are many other companies that have introduced a #ShopFromHome initiative, which gives customers convenient and affordable access to daily necessities such as food, health products, personal hygiene essentials, etc. These companies have had to triple their staff in order to respond to the growing demand.
Of course, these delivery services present a risk of transmission in and of itself as well. This is why a lot of e-commerce platforms have taken action to ensure the safety of not only their customers but their employees as well. This is why companies like LINEMAN have introduced a contact-free delivery service where users can notify couriers in advance if they want their purchases delivered to a designated location instead of receiving it in person.
Conclusion
Even though the rapid expansion of the coronavirus has affected everyone greatly, including the Thais, the government and many companies are trying to make this period as easy to live through as it can possibly be. With the increasing amount of regulations and laws, every citizen has to follow, there are more and more companies providing delivery and entertainment services. This will benefit the companies in the long run and also help people stay at home as much as they can.
