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3 hours ago, pedro01 said:

What is it with people here posting about their 'predictions'?

How about a genuine concern of where the pandemic is heading and worried of the uncertainty and the increasing numbers having an impact on the country.

3 hours ago, pedro01 said:

They want a pat on the back or a lolly or something

No they don't. It is a forum for sharing ideas and this topic is the most important for many people. 

I don't know why your post comes across as one that is negative for people showing concern of the situation and wondering how many people will be affected next.

24 minutes ago, georgey said:

Well said re the predictions. There was even someone today "patting himself on the back", but then very modestly admitting that "getting it right" didn't take much intelligence!

Show where this person was patting himself on the back or you just making nonsense up.

25 minutes ago, georgey said:

It's even more ridiculous when you bear in mind that the numbers people expend so much effort (and a little "intelligence") to predict are, by definition, wrong, probably wrong by a huge margin.

People can only go on the figures they are given and the trend that was happening. I and I am sure others do not want to see the numbers go up. I am as upset that the numbers have increased but you seem to have taken offense that people are talking about this. Whats wrong with you.

As I predicted last week 20,000 was coming. It didn't take much intellect. The question next is when will it hit 30,000? By the end of Next week or August?

Either way it isn't good for Thailand or the people.

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

Numbers high everywhere .... Italy recorded it's at highest, UK, US  and so on .....  

Absolutely devastating effects worldwide ..... 

and if it's proven that CHINA IS TO BLAME  .......   what next ?   what will be done   ?     PUNISH   ?   how   ? 

We can always rely on you to deflect from the fact that Thailand has made a <deleted> mash of this. How many tests is the country doing compared to Italy, UK and the US and so on. You are an apologist of the worse kind.

6 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Where I live, I can't register with a government hospital, yet foreigners can now. Where are all the 'foreigner are discriminated against brigade" now?

I thought you had a British passport which would put you as a foreigner. Or does it only work when it suits you.

Sadly 20,000 will be here by the end of next week IMHO.

Finally a bit of backbone showing. A lot more is required by a lot ore people and orgnisations to have any impact. I hope this is the start and not the end.

27 minutes ago, steven100 said:

no thanks .......  there's enough nutters loose out there as it is. 

I totally agree with you on this. Imagine we might even get some more nutters saying how good the PM is. and how well he has managed the pandemic. Heavens forbid.

Well done that girl.

The rich will get richer and the poor will continue to be poor.

4 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I could have got 5k for life but chose the lump sum option as I wanted to buy Bitcoin.

You have just gone up in my estimation.????

5 hours ago, Neeranam said:

You have no idea what you are talking about. Eagerly awaiting to see that law. 

So are you going to rebuke your UK citizenship as you mentioned?

Plus anyone who lives in Thailand and isn't blind knows that there is a systemic two tier system for Thais and Foreigners. Many people can give you countless examples so trying to defend that is ridiculous.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Plans to attract one million foreign investors into Thailand this year are once again stalled.

How many plans have actually shown to have worked. Why do the pans continually become unworkable. i would suggest that the teams involved lack an international mindset and what actually would really attract people to Thailand.

I am all for Thailand improving and benefiting but the plans put forward, especially recently are 'pie in the sky' and really unworkable and unattractive for many people. I would suggest look more at middle earners and not just the high end all the time. I would also say that those involved in these schemes, need to be realistic and whilst Thailand is the centre of the universe to them, it isn't to most.

That way they may just make a success out of a plan one day.