Ludo55

2 hours ago, Natai Beach said:

The Thais have done a great job with this corona disaster. Very proactive, not reactive. From the local Pooyai Baans, to the Gamnans, to the province governors, to the small local hospitals and the general population all doing their bit.

 

Unfortunately they have to keep adjusting their response as quite a few countries have weak inept governments, with politicians playing politics and populations full of Karens that won’t cooperate with even simple rules to end this which has resulted in this being a never ending disaster.
UK, France and Germany back under lockdown, the US recording nearly 100,000 new infections daily. Idiotic.
 

Infections and deaths worldwide are steadily rising, not improving. When this is finally over I reckon Thailand will see a quicker recovery than most places because they have proved themselves to be competent in handling it. And they deserve it.

Do you know that people who die outside of Hospitals in Thailand don't have autopsies. The nominated person talks to the family about the symptoms and puts that on the paperwork. How do you know how many have died of respiratory problems related to Covid-19 if there is no autopsies and a small percentage of tests being done?

1 hour ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

They seem to be really desperate to get tourists back in the country by now ... what a complete U-turn .

 

But short time tourists will not like to take a flight anymore , too risky , and , if they have to quarantine and most entertainment venues closed , it becomes much less attractive to holiday in Thailand ...

Cruise ships welcome again ...? That's risky , too .

 

They should not forget , if there is only one mayor Covid outbreak in Thailand because of letting potentially infected people in , they can definitely say good bye to tourists at all .

Only some long time stayers will still come ... better to make their stay attractive , because they spend money here ...

Did you know that every non Thai going to Thailand needs to be tested before boarding a plane, unlike Thai Citizens who are exempt. So who would be taking Covid-19 to Thailand, Foreigners or Thais????????

14 minutes ago, ThomasThBKK said:

What the heck do you want from him? 

 

 

He is asking for special treatment, which he's had plenty of, and now wants this new law changed to suit him

5 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Well lets see, 1200 tourists a month.  Just the tip of the iceberg.  40 a day, lets see where this goes.  Maybe they should let those here on Amnesty be the first people to have the Visa issued here in the country, as well as letting in all those whose Visa's and extensions of stay are still valid but are trapped outside.

Why, you've already had a free 6 months. That new Visa has to be applied for outside of Thailand. Go home and apply the same as everyone else!!

2 hours ago, Poet said:

Would you mind me asking, how old was this guy?

I would imagine that most of those who die in hospital would be here on retirement, so, there is notionally 800,000 to be recovered right there, and possibly a house or condo too.

If it is the case that some of these deaths are young folks, possibly here on a work visa, education visa, or perhaps even tourists, well, okay, I'll reluctantly admit that there is some argument for insisting that everyone be insured. Before they put an additional burning tire on the neck of their tourist industry, however, they should be absolutely certain that this genuinely is a problem big enough to be worth crippling that income.

In fact, I would argue that, at the same time as introducing an insurance requirement, they should balance it out by getting rid of all short-term visas (tourism, education, volunteer, medical etc) and simply have an up to one year visa waiver for all countries eligible for the current visa waiver. You present your insurance cert, from any credible insurance company, and the IO stamps you in until the final date of your coverage. In a sense, your insurance becomes your visa.

 

You seem to forget about the Expats that go through Agents that pay Immigration. No Health Insurance, no 800,000 in the bank, and normally very little money. Then you have all the pretend bar managers and others on ED and Volunteer Visas that have no Insurance and very limited finances 

8 minutes ago, MrsT said:

take a look at countries with strong boycotting of wearing mask ; US, UK, Germany and some nutjobs claiming that Covid-19 is fake... I have to say the Thai Authorities and communities have done a lot. just some reminder / enforcement especially retailers will be good.

 

 

You forgot Nightclubs and Gogos with absolutely no restrictions 

2 hours ago, Oldie said:

If I look at the nightlife here in Central Pattaya most bars that I see here don't care about regulations. Some don't even care about closing times. Obviously there is not much law enforcement. So why should they care. 

Exactly, just look at the videos of Insomnia, Pin-Up, Flexx and many others. Packed at times, with no masks, no social distancing, and open all night. When an outbreak occurs in these places, they will shut the bars again,  and it will serve them right. Where are the Police, oops, counting those brown envelopes 

6 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Disgraceful. Makes me ashamed to be British. Big guy like him can't see off 3 weedy Thais? Must be a Southerner.

Typical keyboard warrior, making assertions without even knowing Adam. Let's see you take on 3 Thais with one hand!!. Considering Adam has damaged tendons from a plate glass door accident, rendering one hand useless, he came out of it ok