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"This number is meaningless and simply used by government and media to scare the population." And to extend the "State of Emergency"?

"I don't know if Thailand do sewer samples,................." I know the ideal man for the job - "Minister A"!

"After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control....................." "No problem, the hot winds of Songkran will blow it away, and anyway, our Chinese friends will have a vaccine by then" Deja vu, anyone?

Last I heard that cost a few thousand quid!

The more I look at the Covid stories I think someone is making an awful lot of money out of a human catastrophe. Why are all these tests, RT- PCR, COE, lateral flow, certificates to fly, Thailand Pass etc etc etc not free of charge? You almost need a Degree in Communications to understand the requirements, and with TAT being so desperate to boost their figures, I'm surprised they are not offering to pay for correctly filled in documentation! ????

And if Boots have lost the original, should be free of charge unlike the pharmacies here that have notices saying "No refunds - sorry for the inconvenience"!!!

OK Jack!

I think the expression used was "pretty much back to normal", which in my book means not completely back to normal, or in your book not back to normal at all - is your "wee dram" half full or half empty"?

Got to disagree with you on that one, I'm afraid! (Apart from the fact that only one band is still in existence, so a true comparison can not be made!) Having played in a "harmony band" for many years, I can vouch for the fact that some of the Beatles harmonies were unbelievably complex - especially for the time, and one has to give some credit to George for that. John and Paul got their inspiration from the Everlies, but where was George's from? (Not Harry Krishna I can assure you! Possibly George Martin had something to do with it?) However, we are going off topic, but I would be happy to share my opinions with you on another day/thread!

I presume you are talking about "North of The Wall"?

I think the poster meant everyday living as "back to normal", and I get your point re the NHS. However, without getting into a political discussion, the NHS was in trouble with extended waiting lists long before Covid reared its ugly head.

And The Beatles!

I saw a post on here a few weeks/months back where a "well respected" man in the medical profession was saying that families shouldn't talk at meal times! Also, a little bit later it was announced that live music would be allowed in restaurants - up to a maximum of 5 musicians and they all had to wear masks except the singer! I guess the Beach Boys or the Eagles would have a hard time getting their harmonies across!!!

Everybody should surely know by now that the reason why Nana and similar places of entertainment are deserted is as explained in the article - all the bars are closed because they can not sell alcohol - end of story, and with no end in sight to the alcohol ban from this Government, it is anybody's guess as to what will happen to Nana and similar "entertainment" centres in Pattaya etc. This is why, as other posters have put it, Covid has come as a gilt edged opportunity for the teetotal PM to force his curriculum on the public. By banning protests, large gatherings etc under the guise of a danger to health because of Covid, he has effectively negated the need for any kind of intervention by the Army, and to the outside world all must seem well in "Even More Amazing Thailand". It's not a laughing matter, really, but it is pretty amusing reading all the usual poo from TAT about how many millions of tourists are going to be coming to Thailand once it's opened up to tourists (I thought it was,by the way!) while the PM seems to be doing his darnedest to stop them from coming by enforcing an alcohol ban in the very places that tourists are likely to want to go!

Most people in the UK have been vaccinated, so if they catch Covid very few of them are seriously ill, whereas Thailand is still playing "catchup" with its Government's vaccination programme, and ill or not, you are whisked off to hospital - possibly taking up beds that are needed by people who are seriously ill - and not necessarily just Covid. And answer me this - what is the logic behind being required to wear a "muzzle" while riding a motor bike ?

"Their programming team are probably using dBase and Paradox." Sounds like some kind of "make up" or " hair colouring"!!!

Big Brother

Except quite a few livelihoods - whether you like the type of livelihood or not!

The way I read it is that you can apply online from 15 days before the due date until 8 days before the due date. After that you will probably have to revert to reporting in person.

Maybe only the password is "invalid information" is because it is registered to someone else? Have you tried re- registering using a different password? Sometimes "Thaispeak"/translations can be misleading. Re waiting for an email - I wouldn't hold my breath!

And can someone please tell me how wearing a mask on a motor bike stops the spread of Covid?

"Thailand’s main tourist attractions remain half empty" Obviously not a statement from TAT! That would have read:- "Thailand’s main tourist attractions remain half full"

Both of which are as far as I know, extremely rare in comparison to Covid!

"I’ve seen this training while getting a licence. It involves sleeping while a carnage-cum-nasty video plays on an old TV." As someone said the other day :- "My wife has just passed her driving test - now she needs to learn how to drive!" The theory part of the test is above adequate , but the driving test itself is a farce - conducted in a small area about the size of a football field - no driving on the open road. (That would probably put the examiners at risk!) Apparently even driving lessons (where I live) are conducted on the back roads, and none at all on the main roads! And why not have red "L Plates" to signify "Learner Driver"? They could even have different colour plates or "N Plates" to signify "Novice Driver" for those who have just passed their driving "Test". As it stands now, it is little wonder that Thailand's roads are amongst the worst in the world for accidents.

Which will no doubt thrill those who have been jabbed already!