Why are notarial appointments canceled at the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai?

For any of you that might need something notarized by the US consulate in CM for visa matters - or other matters as well - just got this in my email, once again proving that the US State Department is as useful as teats on a boar hog.

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Dear U.S. Citizen,

U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai's American Citizen Services (ACS) unit is canceling all notarial appointments until further notice. We will resume routine ACS services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time.

Notarial applicants can make a new appointment at that time as well.

We would like to reassure you that we will update U.S. citizens on this current situation as quickly as possible, and strongly urge you to refer to our website for the latest updates.

For questions and concerns related to an emergency, please email the ACS unit at acschn@state.gov.

Sincerely,

American Citizen Services

Consular Section • U.S. Consulate General • Chiang Mai