rickthompson
Member-
Posts
33 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Downloads
Everything posted by rickthompson
-
Russian invasion creates a multitude of problems for tourism
rickthompson replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Exactly right! As a US citizen, I find it despicable that we have learned nothing from the xenophobic behavior we exhibited during World War 2 when we put Japanese Americans into camps because they were 'Japanese'. Targeting all Russians, most of whom likely wouldn't support Putin's policies if they were told the truth, is no different. It is a slippery slope that we should not embark on lest we end up sliding down ourselves. -
Tourism Ministry Launches ‘Thailand Trusted Destination’ Campaign
rickthompson replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
-
PayPal is cancelling personal accounts in Thailand from next year
rickthompson replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And you likely won't. It's not Wise's business model, at least currently. -
Unpleasant reading. Best not to read it.
rickthompson replied to swissie's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
Exactly right. While public hospitals are a lot cheaper than private, still expensive. I had a pacemaker installed a year ago at public hospital. Relatively minor operation as those go, but still cost was 140,000 baht. Not cheap, but better than private hospital. Same operation at BNH was quoted at 560,000 baht. And that was being done by the exact same surgeon, who works at both hospitals. Pays to look at public for major operations, but still not smart to forego insurance. -
Whether Thailand likes it or not, reopening is a function of who wants to come here, not what they hope will happen. Some countries still strongly discourage travel here. US CDC for example, still lists Thailand as a "Level 4 - Do Not Travel" destination. This certainly has to impact potential arrivals.
-
Thailand Pass To Entice More International Tourists
rickthompson replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
And to make it more attractive, ASEANNOW posted this story right next to the one of arresting 61 people in Bangkok for drinking.... that's sure to attract more tourists. -
Have to call BS on this article. I've lived in Hua Hin for the past 5+ years. While it's a nice, less hectic place to live, it certainly isn't where you would go if you really want the beautiful beaches Thailand is known for. Beach here is average at best and is in need of frequent cleanup. As far as real estate booming, another BS call. Everywhere you look here house prices are being lowered. I have had a house for sale for 2 years and still not many buyers despite dropping the price to what are now the lower competitive levels. Real estate for the average home seller here is not booming.
-
Currently no major medical organizations recommend this as a regular practice. Websites for WHO, EMA, NHS and the FDA all recommend it in a "trial setting" only until further research confirms that it is safe and effective. Many studies are currently being done, but have not heard of any large peer-reviewed ones that have been completed.
-
Leading Thai doctor says the Covid stats can't be trusted
rickthompson replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
And that seems to be Delta variant's pattern in other countries. Quick rise in infections but overall infection fatality rate is much lower. Fast spread leads to more natural immunity and starts to reduce cases dramatically.