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17 hours ago, webfact said:

Locals are in no doubt that the fires have been illegally set to burn old crop stubble, said the media.

Locals must be in no doubt as to who the farmers are... time to burn them out!

17 hours ago, tracker1 said:

I think we all know where this maniac belongs 6 foot underground Simple !

He doesn't deserve the effort to dig a hole... injection & burn the SOB

Trying to stop Thais from moving around is like trying to achieve democracy...

16 hours ago, webfact said:

Sanook called them "Thai" face masks, though the technology was developed abroad and the masks are known as "British Military Grade" in online assessments.

So just  another copy/paste product.

It was already invented, N99 masks have been around for a long time.

To call this Thai homemade effort the same name might be a "copyright infringement" ?

16 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

They will spin it to blame the foreigners

Rather than admit to making a mistake asking all foreigners to report in person to extend their visas.

From day one it should have been an automatic 30 day extension, no need to visit.

20 hours ago, Puchaiyank said:

Way too slow to react to the threat of this virus...people in Chonburi will likely needlessly suffer as a result...

Only those that didn't take it seriously, for those that practiced good hygiene, social distancing will be just fine.

But yes, as usual a rather belated re-active measure as apposed to proactive.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

“I thank you and admire your sacrifice.

As we thank you for yours.... how is Dubai this time of year?

4 hours ago, rct99q said:

Believed net worth 4 billion. I understand the world is topsy turvy right now, but perhaps he could reinvest some of his cash into the airline.

Rich people virtually never invest their own money, that's how they stay rich...

1 hour ago, ubon farang said:

Dont wish he go back to building Roads. Thai roads are bad enough and just recovering after he left

Maybe he's due a stint as Education minister..

1 hour ago, Antonymous said:

Which one? If you mean the governors of polluted provinces that would be about 30 inept governors.

If the cap fits!

59 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

With who ?  All you would get is another useless f***wit !

Only if one is "put into the position", as apposed to one being elected by the residents who might have a better idea of whose up to the job!

50 minutes ago, Leaver said:

But, let's say the place does boom, how long before Thai, Russian, Chinese, African etc freelance hookers make their way into the clubs there?

And from there into jail... UAE does not welcome them.. in bars etc, what happens behind closed doors is another thing, which is fine.

Better than calling yourself a "family friendly resort" then take your kids down Walking street or Soi 6.

17 hours ago, Youlike said:

Have demanded?? They are rich families so they can send them back on private planes like the chinese did.

And self isolate at home when they return.... keep the infection in the family!

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the arrest of people who violate the law by lighting fires in forests – the main cause of pollution in the region.

How about replacing the inept governor?

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“According to an inspection, most policemen who contracted the virus either visited Spain or attended a boxing stadium event in Bangkok or had a meal with an infected person,” he said.

Must be an off-shore training facility?

3 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

I think we could assume that Anutin will be very far from the front line....!

He has been very quiet of late, his last outburst was too much for some to tolerate, I think he's been told to take some "home leave" as he was feeling "stressed" from all the health issues!

Perhaps he should go back to building roads.

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai Airways may cut some plane types for good after grounding jets

This is going to bankrupt a lot of small airlines, going to be a lot of redundant, cheap aircraft on the market soon!

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Sakon Nakhon governor BANS sale of alcohol until 16 April

A futile attempt at stopping gatherings having a drink together.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

FOR YOUR SAFETY: Key statistics, advice from doctors on Covid-19

Land of experts... shame they didn't make it into government!

7 hours ago, webfact said:

He said that 80% of the tourism industry in Pattaya faces either temporary or permanent closure.

Sex industry faces closure.. I wonder what the new Pattaya beach resort looks like.

Maybe it's time for them to focus on what real tourists want and not the old sex brigade of beer & fun.
Time to re-model Pattaya for when this is all over or just bring back the old rubbish.

4 hours ago, Phuketshrew said:

That must be fake news. Thai people would never do that.

The first thing my Thai wife said was never trust a Thai... She's now my ex!!

30 minutes ago, 30la said:

Ok, from 10/4 we can declare that Phuket is the largest prison in Thailand ...????

With infections in Phuket rising steadily even these measures are re-active as apposed to proactive.

It's been coming for a while, the Governor has been holding out for as long as he could.

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The proposal was submitted to the Cabinet for consideration last week but it is not known if it will be approved

A good idea otherwise next month will be another example of crowded facilities around the country.

19 hours ago, webfact said:

The checkpoints must be staffed at all times to monitor and facilitate traffic, as well as screen travellers for any sign of infections.

That means en-route for private travelers, which is ok for spot checks but will not check a high percentage.

surely all mini-van and bus/coach terminals should be manned and people checked before boarding?