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23 hours ago, YetAnother said:

i see, so incoming flights from overseas are suggesting see a thai doctor, overseas; great plan; typical thai

Right like they are everywhere overseas!  Land of Stupid!

This should not be one bit of a surprise to anyone T.I.T.  so when it comes to the Virus what can we expect since no other country really has any idea or solution so when it comes to Thailand it is " Monkey see Monkey do " that means we have some else idea now how the hell do we apply it! 

On 3/19/2020 at 6:26 AM, Jingthing said:

To be clear, I had these symptoms LONG AGO. I don't have the symptoms now so  there is nothing to treat.

I thought I made that clear enough. 
There is strong evidence that the virus was circulating in Wuhan for MONTHS before information about the crisis became public.

During those MONTHS before anyone knew about any virus, before "social isolation" masks and alcohol gels was on the mass public's consciousness there were masses of Chinese tourists in Pattaya. While the bus tour type were largely isolated to people serving them a fair portion of those Chinese tourists were independent travelers. I had frequent exposure to them over a long period of time in crowded Chinese restaurants. 

 

So yes I do think it's entirely possible that I caught the virus during the earlier days of this, well before Golden Week where there were mass cancellations. I can't possibly know the odds either way.

 

Back to the topic. Yes I would like to know if I did have it before for the reasons stated in my OP so if there's a test for that I'd be interested.

 

There was some noise that people were getting reinfected on the news but just tonight a famous U.S. t.v. doctor Dr. Gupta rejected that and attributed that to testing error.

 

Of course if this become a seasonal thing (entirely possible) that never goes away then immunity from this year would either be limited or nonexistent and high risk people would need to get new annual vaccine jabs. 

Good luck with the test once you find out if positive, will you take the time frame trace it back to who you were in contact with before and after now that would be interesting?  Because of that I hope you just had the flu.

It would be nice to know where in Chon Buri, the province is quite large. Also with the prices be thrown out there for the test I haven't seen any noticed as to where and when no one seem to even have the test and even if you did the hospital don't even know the protocol as to what to do?

8 hours ago, alfalfa19 said:

i used to have cigna, here in california.  i was scheduled for a knee replacement.  cigna sent me a letter, saying that the facility where the surgery would be done was out of network, but that they would cover it anyway.   so i had the surgery, it went well.  the facility where it was done sent cigna a bill for 36,000 dollars.    cigna said  nope, not gonna pay it.    they simply refused to pay.  i had to pay several thousand dollars out of pocket for the surgeon and the anesthesiologist.   fortunately,  the facility with the 36K bill did not come after me for their money.  they could have done so, legally.    cigna are scumbags, i would not trust them for anything. 

It happen to me 18 years ago, not exactly the same story but pretty close.  You got the letter from Cigna telling they would pay it is really on them.  I believe there is a law now on the books the reason they aren't coming after you since you weren't the only one this was happening to. Personally I would do a free credit report to see if there is a mark against you on the reports. Do what I did and that was when there wasn't even a law, I wrote and filed a complaint to the California Insurance commission they investigated and the result they had the anesthesiologist take the insurance network rate. It was determine if your doctor is in the network like Cigna it is his or her responsibility to make sure downline everything is in the network including hospital.

Once I had Dental plan can't remember the insurance company I needed some work asap, I walked into a office near my home and show them is he in the network and do he take this insurance he said yes, after the work I got a notice from the insurance company he isn't in the network thus the reason the deductible was so high I confronted the doctor basically told him I will only pay in network the deductble if he didn't accept it I would file a complaint with the Insurance commission and the dental board end of story!

4 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

Twelve pages on (and a good sleep later), it appears that a lot of people haven't realized that by making it mandatory for foreigners to obtain not one but two documents that AFAIK do not exist or when they do, will probably be impossible to procure within 72-hours of planned touch down in Thailand, the Thai government has succeeded in finding a way of preventing foreigners even getting on a Thai-bound plane.

 

Boxes checked, next?

I agree but like many things people read and comprehend what they want?  Personally, myself I could obtain the certification since I have a number of family member in the medical practice, another nephew ranked high in the Department of Health in a major West coast city which I could get tested. But like you said 72 hours? put that with obtaining a medical policy since there isn't a Thai bank in my city in the States that is selling health insurance for the virus!  So does one tell the Immigration officer let me in and I will go get one and return?

Reality,  not bashing what comes out of these leaders mouth in general is just stupid and nonsense. They don't live in the real world like 99% of people. The live in their comfy life all protected at the expense of their own people. Like everything else they open their mouth don't think twice grasping for answer and leading by monkey see monkey do!????

No point in judging people will do what they want to do that is not only in Thailand just like others for example come here and Bareback!  The owners should have just pop a free dish of Fried Chicken and there would be no issue?????️‍♀️

11 hours ago, CharlieH said:

I have no idea as I have no interest in such insurance, the point being the statement made was untrue, and that Insurance IS available.

I agree but isn't the point of the restriction is for those who want to 'ENTER "  Thailand are the one at immigration once off the flight must present the Medical Certification and the Health Insurance coverage 100,000.

If that is the case where does one get the medical policy coming from the U.S. for 100,000 baht or 100,000 USD?

Glad the guy stepped forward to voice but sadly he has no power like so many!  The Thai leaders have no clue as to what to do never have never will!

The current Yaris, you can get a Sporty Hatchback, 1.2 with nearly all the bell and whistles for 565,000, I got a 2007, with 110,000 used mainly around Pattaya, Sattahip, serviced regularly each year, only major service was the A/C and rear constant velocity joint since purchase. For the money if replace will be another Yaris.

6 minutes ago, Tayaout said:

Even if you have the money they might not test you. 

With the history of some of these private hospital and the duel pricing I seriously doubt that would be the case. To fill their daily quotas you have an itch they want to admit you and keep you overnight for observation some would even suggest ICU?

Is it only me?  does the price of the testing or being available not bother anyone in general the Thai population can't afford these prices and as mentioned those who don't have money will not get tested the reason testing for free is being suggested.

Does that mean the virus only spread after 8 pm the reason for the curfew?

Might want to also contact the government and report the advertisement of mask being sold a 1000 plus time over the regular price which was 2 for 18 baht now selling here online for $11.98 a piece!????‍✈️

What seem important to me is not the tracker but where can one go to get tested whether they actually have it or not?

What I'm reading now with South Korea as an example they are testing everyone providing drive thru etc. and thus seem to be able to control the spread? 

If you actually have it and don't want to spread it where do you go in my case in Pattaya? 

9 hours ago, brokenbone said:

ime, driving at night is perilous,

visibility just isnt there and i have to rely on others to comply

with traffic regulations, and hope a dog doesnt jump in front of me

 

I have to agree! Given the choice it would be day time all the way.  I just made a trip a few weeks ago up North, left at 3am, maybe my eyesight is really getting bad all the signs were blurred it seem!  Many of the trucks had so many brights lights the back of their rig make it even harder to see.

I need to get to the rest stop get gas and hit the only place open for some coffee Big M,  last second big rig comes merging in preventing me from turning in cost me a good hour.

In a country that there is zero education in basic hygiene. Stop all the gatherings no one really has the answer but you can go to the Temple and things will be O.K.????️‍♀️

11 hours ago, brokenbone said:

it was night time conditions,

i would sooner expect hallucinations from exhaustion & sleep deprivation

then a truck making a u turn in front of me

The report regardless of your thinking night or day!  As I noted until proven wrong driving is getting the " big picture "  so if the driver who crashed into the rig was able to avoid the pick up in front who actually stopped to allow the rig to complete the turn who had his lights on shining at the truck regardless of reflectors I think the other pickup if was going at proper speed not asleep would have also done so. If it was sleep deprivation it would have been the pickup who stopped in the news?

If it is proven there was no other pickup then you might be right!  but I doubt we will find a follow up story as whether the rig driver was telling the truth or lying?

On 3/10/2020 at 9:57 PM, cornishcarlos said:

 

Yup, see them do that all the time.. It involves just continuing as if no-one else is on the road, because they are the biggest....

I would tend to agree but might be jumping the gun on maybe not having the full story?

Sure if it was reported until it is proven wrong the driver side of the story he was already in the process and another truck or pick up had already stop to allow the turn the pick up that went under the big rig supposely sway away from the stop pickup and went under the rig? 

Of course we aren't going to get a follow up report as always?????

An article to show how competent they are when there is always doubt that anything that is said???? it is scary!

They actually got it right,  songkran will produce more death and emergency visits than the virus, plus I thought they had a water shortage!

Aside from the meat section I don't see any real reason to go to Makro especially in Pattaya, there prices aren't cheaper I find Tesco has the best prices and deals regularly 2 for 1 items.

Another rule or law that can't be enforce.  Thai knew it wasn't going to last personally printed 80 baht but selling for 100 baht and they aren't even trying to hide it.

Maybe they need to have an actual plan?   Instead of building more roads and highways and current putting drains everywhere which is a good thing but maybe have it lead and save somewhere? instead of flushing it all down the ocean.