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Malaysia's daily new cases have dropped since the middle of April, from three to two digits. Active cases also dropping, if what a mate shared is correct. And the Malaysian lockdown may well be extended, despite this. The way they handled the crisis, headed by their Director-General of public health (or something like that), have been recognised one of the best by the international community. Meanwhile, Singapore is registering four-figure increases after they 'flattened the curve'. Try to keep up, Anutin and gang, and actually do something proactive. For once.

4 hours ago, Canuck1966 said:

And that's only what he has declared.

 

Why haven't CP company gone out nationwide in trucks handing out free 'food'?

 

I know it's mechanically separated regurgitated slop but it beats starvation

 

I haven't seen one of the uber rich help out yet, and you would know because they would make sure every man and his dog knew about it

I think their excuse would be "We are just following the rule of law and observing the curfew by staying home, and social distancing ourselves from everyone to help stop the spread." Yup, that is how much they 'love' Thailand and their 'countrymen'.

I hope the officers reported the Malaysian trucker to their own as well as the Malaysian authorities - the truck's registration number, passport details and all. The recalcitrant baboon should be tested before he infects others, if indeed he is CVD19-positive, and the officers did not get it from other truckers or elsewhere.

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He said relevant agencies will contact both local and international institutions to sign a memorandum of understanding...

But that would mean working with foreigners. Farangs even! Are you sure about this?

As for "... and hopefully Thailand can be a leader in the vaccine development" maybe you can be Test Subject 00. Ahead of the lab rats, monkeys and other animals they will eventually use.

While you're at it TAT, also consider printing a list of SHA-certified establishments and services. The list can be as long and exhaustive as it needs to be. Tourists need to be informed and a comprehensive list will help enhance their confidence. Don't worry, the tourists - most of whom can't wait for your borders to reopen, to begin with - will have A LOT OF TIME to read your info as they start their vacation with 14-day quarantine upon landing in Thailand.

4 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Shocking how a simple problem was unable to be solved. There were masses of people there for a very good reason, being that there are a hell of a lot of hungry people out there. Half a brain would have seen the authorities take control of the situation and organise the queue to meet their rules. Instead, they send hundreds home with an empty belly.... Disgraceful.

"Half a brain would have seen... " See, the problem is, they don't know how to use it. That is, if they even have half of it, for a start!

4 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said:

You've just said it mutates and that you have no relevant background to comment with conviction.Are you saying the virus mutates without conviction or that it mutates without conviction?

Yes, a little confusing. Edited my original comment. Thank you.

3 hours ago, colinneil said:

Best keep quiet about it mate, if it was forwarded to Anutin, he would advice Thais not to eat the food given so kindly by dirty farangs.????

The idiot will probably confiscate all the essentials on grounds they are 'infected', turn them around and then hand them out to the poor as if the items were his own. That's the exact kind of things lizards like him will do.

I thought they wanted foreigners out.

14 hours ago, Matzzon said:

I am not completely sure that he is the right man for the job.

Oh, I'm sorry. I had no idea it was a man. Biologically and behaviourally ????

Ah, the xenophobic lizard has crawled out of his hole, I see. Khun Boonkua Pussatevo is really in the wrong. He should've said “stupid citizens farangs will lead us to death”. Then Anus-tin would have given a standing ovation instead. By the way, and since Thais are not stupid (and I agree with that), where does that leave Anutin?

4 hours ago, Ketyo said:

Malaysia's problems come from clusters linked to religious muslim festivals. The same in Indonesia. There is no comparison with Thailand.

Let's see...

Malaysia's problems come from clusters. linked to religious muslim festivals. The same in Indonesia all over the world. There is no comparison with Same-same Thailand.

There ya go. Stay safe.

22 minutes ago, LawrenceN said:

"Chinese buddies"? The Chinese are foreigners, too. 

Some foreigners are just more 'foreign' than others, if you know what I mean, and if you go by how 'they' differentiate people based on 'colour' or how they look. Just saying.

4 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

Meanwhile on Wednesday, Pattaya mayor Sonthaya Khunpluem reiterated that most people infected with COVID-19 in Pattaya are either foreign nationals or Thais who came into close proximity with foreigners due to their work.

There we go again. Meanwhile, Thais are so inherently superior they are not susceptible to local infection, neither can they pass on any infection to another human. The word 'infallible' comes to mind. It is always the pesky, dirty foreigners who bring untold misery to the Land of Smirks. 

3 hours ago, Ketyo said:

Malaysia's problems come from clusters. linked to religious muslim festivals. The same in Indonesia around the world. There is no comparison Even with Thailand.

There you go. Stay safe now.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

This time they have a plan and this time they hope it will work. 

There we go.

16 hours ago, ukrules said:

There will be no normal, not for years.

 

In fact, I think there will be a new normal and we are at the cusp of that paradigm shift. People will realise they can survive and live with less. Companies will realise they can run with a smaller office, or for some, none at all! People will be more mindful about distancing and hygiene, particularly how easy sickness and diseases spread, not just CVD19. Thais and Indians have this covered with their 'wais', without shaking hands. (Note to snowflakes: That was an honest observation and not a poke at Thai or Indian culture).

The world is healing itself. Somewhat. A friend from India told me he hasn't seen stars in the sky for a long, long time. A Malaysian friend told me there is a certain crispness in the air in the morning. And he lives in the city of Kuala Lumpur. Of course, good always comes with the bad. And vice versa. But I am sure things will have a way of sorting itself out if given the chance to run its course.

Finally, perhaps 'sustainability' can become a reality and not just a popular catchword brandished by executive speech writers to make corporations sound like they are 'responsible corporate citizens'. One hopes this happens, instead of reverting back to the 'old normal' after the emergency is lifted (what I personally call 'jailbreak phenomenon'), with nary a thought to the lesson this episode has taught us. One hopes.

Par for the course. And it is not a 'rethink', since no thought went into it in the first place! What a bunch of bumbling dummies.