ChrisKC

Do we believe any country's figures? 

We should only criticise or challenge the numbers anywhere when we have proper evidence. Impossible, I know, so I believe what I am told until I discover some other definitive truth - that I accept is probably impossible too.

3 hours ago, Tounge Thaied said:

Totally agree... no matter how it happened it is good news for everyone. I do wonder though if it has to do with testing. For example the U.S. is now providing free testing on nearly every street corner (yes a bit of an exaggeration) and correspondingly the amount of "cases" have gone up. In contrast, i suspect that Thailand does not have an aggressive testing capability thus the numbers, counting the numbers, remains low. 

the number of cases remain the same, testing or not. Testing simply gives the REPORTED numbers.

22 minutes ago, Harry Fingerling said:

How about a French onion soup followed by a beef Wellington, then a Do nothing cake?

Thank you, yes, I will do the French Onion soup but I will skip the Beef Wellington and spend no time cooking a "do nothing cake".

I am one of them; as my Thai wife calls them: I am a Cooker! ! Yes, I like to cook. I think sometime next week I will be doing some interesting cooking as I have invested in some Induction plates and a new oven. Just waiting for my new kitchen cupboards to come and I will be all set.

My Thai wife likes some Western-style food and I am waiting for the inspiration to decide how I will christen my new stuff.

So, shall I make a bread and butter pudding, a cottage loaf - Italian, French or English style? Or a vegetable lasagna or maybe bake her a cake!

Any suggestions for an introductory gourmet, epicurean delight?

On June 26, 2020 at 6:57 PM, Donga said:

What, after 32 days, there could be a clandestine group of asymptomatics who pass it around to others who also become asymptomatic? Pass the virus - the Walking Dread?

Mmmm doubt it - more likely to start again when someone avoids quarantine, then holds a big indoor party.

I am aware of your point, but explain to me where and how new chinese and south korean infections came from after many weeks of none

8 hours ago, Peterw42 said:

Its no "reported" cases in the country. The broader population hasnt been tested so the virus could still be spreading.

Yes, nobody presenting at hospital is a pretty good indicator that the virus may be under control, but not a definitive indicator that no cases exist.

Not to mention asymptomatic people of which the percentage of those infected has significance.

On 6/18/2020 at 9:01 PM, saakura said:

Looking at your screen name, i can understand your pain.

A screen name with obvious connections with porn is no way to present oneself in a decent, fun-loving forum as this one!

54 minutes ago, Captain Monday said:

What university did you get your MBA at????? Or are you rich enough to pay thousands of people 

for months and banks and leasing companies with no revenue?

 

your comment seems to be agreeing with me, so why the sarcasm?

if my plane cant make a profit after suffering a few months with no income, then my plane doesn't fly at all. 

On 5/28/2020 at 2:30 PM, Surasak said:

Bournemouth 1  Manchester United 2  1957  A cup match with Bmth I-0 up at half time. The whole town were cheering the Cherries, but alas it was not to be. Get your calculator out, I was 15 back then.

78 now and I used my head

My uncle took me to West Bromwich Albion in 1953 ( I was only 8 years old) when they were a top side. Crowds of 50,000 In those days. Can't remember the opponents or the score but the experience was enough to make me a lifetime supporter.

I have learned that I cannot reliably plan my own future from all the confusion arising from hoaxes, manipulators, politicians, conspiracies, cynics, knowalls and armchair doctors and scientists and sadly, all the experts with due respect to them, who seem in many cases to be at odds with each other about definitives. I sympathise with them; even they are dealing with a few unknowns about this virus.

I Have learned that, on balance, I am at home with my lovely Thai wife in Thailand, thankful that I have been largely unaffected, though reading much about many other world countries, going through real bad times.

To answer the question posed in the title, the answer is YES! Because if we were dead we couldn't respond!

I did at first think it as tidal rubbish but surely those reporting it can tell the difference? By all means castigate the traders if it theirs , if otherwise, they are not guilty on this occasion - But can take thousands of previous offences into consideration!

Positive comments, anyone?

5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Proves how single minded it gets, there's no comment of the knock on consequences, companies closing, people losing jobs, food queues, people dying not going to hospital

The poll wasn't about those issues - they are important, I know, but don't want to bamboozle the public with too many questions.

4 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

I guess they managed to strike a deal for 2 billionaire families to "help" them after all..

I wonder how much had to be added to the piggies trough to get the ban lifted ??

Pure speculation!

4 minutes ago, 448glb said:

And I am sure if you had free electric you would still do the same ????

4 minutes ago, 448glb said:

And I am sure if you had free electric you would still do the same ????

You are not sure, you are guessing! inferring, perhaps, that I use a fan because I am doing it on the cheap. That is not my reason. Read my comment again and believe what I actually said.

2 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

Tolerating and being comfortable are completely different.

 

I could tolerate walking without shoes but i don't.

OK  I change my wording, I am NOT uncomfortable in the heat! In fact I will go one better and tell you I go cycling in 40c of heat up to 50kms, as recently as two days ago. And I will go out again today and do about 40kms.

Not good for you, but then you are not the same as me. I am not bragging, my body tells me I am fine.

1 hour ago, HashBrownHarry said:

I absolutely amazed by people that can live without A/C at this time of year, how on earth can that be comfortable? 

Not everybody is the same. When I am really hot in 40c of heat, I have a fan with its fixed direction on me. It is enough. I can tolerate the heat.