Amid the medical mask shortage in Thailand, a vending machine for surgical masks is now in operation in Samut Prakan province.

It is the second mask vending machine after one for cloth masks opened on the Airport Link train route in the beginning of April. People in Samut Prakarn shared a photo of the medical mask vending machine, creating excitement among netizens. The machine sells disposable medical masks at Bt100 per pack consisting of 10 pieces. The three-layer surgical mask offers 95 per cent protection against bacteria, and is located in front of Serm Suk Market 2, Bang Bo district.