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11 hours ago, cornishcarlos said:

 

There is nothing funny about families being separated.

Adults can cope (to an extent) but children don't understand why they aren't allowed to see their dad/mum !!

They might not understand but kids adjust quite quickly, what about the kids in the UK and elsewhere during WW2 who didn’t see their fathers for years and some never again plus those sent from the cities to live in the country.

Life goes on.

1 hour ago, akampa said:

BREAKING NEWS!!

 

"From 8 June, almost everyone arriving at ports and airports, including UK citizens, will be required to travel directly to an address they provide to the authorities, where they must then self-isolate for a fortnight." 

 

quote from the Guardian newspaper

I have a couple of friends in the UK both of whom are in their early eighties one of whom has a couple of “ chronic” health issues including COPD he received a letter from the government directing him not to leave the house for twelve weeks and not to receive visitors.

On 5/22/2020 at 8:14 AM, dougiemac52 said:

Such strange attitudes. First there wad the removing of China from the Thailand hotspot of countries list. So lets open our arms to them because they bring money. The country where the pandemic started.

Now because they know they won't have enough quarantine areas they are asking hotels to take on the risk. You really couldn't make this up. Why not allow people who have family in Isaan like I have go back to there for quarantine and is it still 14 days even although you have a medical certificate ?

Or is it like most rules in Thailand, never adhered to. Just hope my wife gets a visa for the US so she can join me here ????????????????

We’ll it’s not only Thailand with your so called “ strange attitudes” Australia was doing exactly the same.

Anybody entering the country was taken under escort by Police, Border Security or the Army to a hotel where they couldn’t leave the room for two weeks.

The idea if you hadn’t worked it out was to stop persons with Covid infecting others

On 5/21/2020 at 9:43 AM, prakhonchai nick said:

Joe...not everyone has the foresight and intelligence that you (and I ) have.????????

 

Some leave it till late. I helped 6 people to renew their passports last March, and the new ones have not yet come back as VFS is shut. 2 of the old ones have now expired.  HMPO will neither send the new ones to the Embassy nor direct to the customer.

 

I really doubt the Embassy care any more than HMPO.

With all due respect you don’t need too much foresight or intelligence to do some forward planning for the renewal of these important items, I really wonder how some of these people live their lives.

Do they also forget to renew their driving licence, insurance and registration on their car/ motorbike ?

These people must be on some sort of permission to stay and therefore the last time this was renewed they would have looked at their passports and seen the expiry dates.

At the very least they could have stuck a big notice on the inside of the door.

My Thai wife only today advised me that both her a Thai and Australian passports together with the three passports our daughter holds expire next year.

No sympathy, sorry.

On 5/21/2020 at 1:24 PM, sahibji said:

sad to see Thai airways headed that way. it is a good airline.

I would agree that it USED to be a good airline, I stopped flying international business class with them probably more than twelve years ago for the reasons that have been posted by many on this site.

7 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

It is the main reason I have not flown with Thai in the past 4 years.  I had a flight to the US and back, but was bumped from my first class seat so an employee could take their trip, I do not care if it was a pilot or a freaking executive, you do not bounce a paying customer.  Instead they offered me a voucher for the inconvenience when I complained.  I ended up flying out on Korean Air, and have flown them ever since.  Never did get a full refund from Thai.  They are so screwed up.  Employee's may fly free but it should be on a standby only option, and if a seat is open then they can take it.  If a seat is already occupied and you remove that person for your free employee you are a unscrupulous company in my book.....

To say nothing of being commercially stupid!!

19 hours ago, watso63 said:

Well without a video with audio what's the point of this "news" as we are unable to judge for ourselves. 

Scroll down it’s at the bottom of the article

6 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

In 2 words............................A joke !

Why is it a joke, the same procedure was taking place at Makro this morning?

Your suggestion as a Public Health Expert is ?

2 hours ago, ebean001 said:

Dear Thai people, Please study what the USA did in the 1920's concerning alcohol. (they outlawed alcohol). Then study what it did to their desire for alcohol. If all the bars are shut down in Thailand it would seem, based on the USA experience, you can expect a huge disaster to society. Up to you to take a look at American Prohibition...19020s 

There is no suggestion of banning alcohol only certain places where you can drink it

Not everyone drinks alcohol in bars and clubs

6 hours ago, Huckenfell said:

Lucky for you that you were not flying with Air Asia, i had 2 flights cancelled, but was only given the chance to request a voucher for later flights. Incidentally , to date i have only received 'promises.

I think you are in a better position with Air Asia than Thai Airways, AirAsia has offered the option to fly for up to two years from the date of cancellation and if you read the “ fine print” there is an option to apply for a refund to be considered on a case by case basis.

14 hours ago, AgMech Cowboy said:

 

I miss him, too. If you find him, tell him he still has fans.  

 

I liked the the Crutch's articles, too, but mostly stopped reading the Post after being forced into retirement 5 yrs ago. If you're reading, Hi Crutch!!

As the Sunday Bangkok Post has shrunk over the years and the supplement magazine contains nothing of value Old Crutch”s column is about the only thing we’re reading.

Unfortunately where I live in the North the newspaper often doesn’t arrive.

Try reading that last book he released “ The Long Winding Road to Nakhon Nowhere”

Plenty of laughs and humor

26 minutes ago, ignis said:

No...  Had a tetanus jab many years ago, they had to cut my shirt off as upper body swollen like a balloon, never had the 2nd shot and told never to have another shot..... Likewise with Penicillin have algae to that.. I do carry a medical card  stating this, but one wonders if Not my Hospital medical staff would check ? or if had a accident just get pump with the stuff.,, or would they look in my wallet to find my Hospital card. if I was in a condition unable to speak

You could always wear one of those medical medallions around your neck on a chain, I am sure that would be spotted while your gold chain was being admired.

Re the “algae” you contracted after the Penicillin shot, did your arm turn green?

2 minutes ago, Langsuan Man said:

Because this is a forum where members share information. How much the vaccine costs in another country and the variations of the vaccine are important so someone can make an informed decision on whether or not Thailand is charging you the "farang" tax and /or if you are getting the correct vaccine in Thailand

 

And if the information was so useless then why did you go to all the trouble to post it again ? 

To ask you the question as to relevancy or don’t you understand ?

Whether it is cheaper or more expensive in another country or free as it is in many countries is irrelevant it’s the cost here that is relevant.

As to the correct vaccine required I will consult the persons qualified to provide such information, not those who think they are so qualified.

10 hours ago, Lacessit said:

It was one of our Prime Ministers, Malcolm Fraser, who said life wasn't meant to be easy. Cheer up, you can always enjoy being aggravating on TV with nonsense.

I remember that but from all accounts it was a quote taken from someone else.

I bet poor old Gough felt that way after what Malcom did to him !!!

22 hours ago, Langsuan Man said:

In the US, the flu shots and now the new pneumonia vaccine are given without charge if you are at risk due to age, if on Medicare and most private insurance waive the co pay since it is in their best interest for you to not get sick and make a medical claim 

 

Prices without insurance vary, here is  sample: 

 

 

What is the relevance of posting the cost of vaccines in the US when this topic is about obtaining vaccines in Thailand ?

Now I am aged 70 I think that all vaccines for me in Australia are free doesn’t help me here though.

14 hours ago, Russell17au said:

What is the slaughter date of the fresh cuts in Australia. What is the transport time and the transport temperature of the fresh cuts from Australia. Has the temperature of the fresh cuts gone above 4 degrees celsius since the original slaughter and cool room storage

 

You might ask the same question about the sold called beef produced in Thailand, together with the other meats sitting on counters in fresh food markets surrounded by flies.

I have been eating imported Aussie beef for years with no ill effects, had some tenderloin a couple of nights ago bought from Makro full of flavor and very tender.

On 5/16/2020 at 7:56 PM, BritTim said:

I do not find this announcement surprising. Perhaps, in the July to August time frame, limited services might be allowed from selected countries. We shall see, 

Qatar cancelled my return bookings to the UK two weeks ago leaving late August returning September.

That airline obviously isn’t expecting a return to normality anytime soon.

45 minutes ago, terryofcrete said:

My normal flight itinerary is Dublin /Doha and return with Qatar . I look at Flightradar24 to see if flights have actually happened as schedules and for sure Qatar are still flying the route every couple of days without cancellation .How is this possible when we are not supposed to be allowed into Thailand I wonder . Could be repatriations but it’s unlikely many taking place still . I would welcome your comments . Now missing my “go to” lady in Bangkok very much. 

I booked a flight last year with Qatar flying from Bangkok to the UK on the 25 August returning on the 18 September 
I was advised last week that the flights have been cancelled

On 5/15/2020 at 9:47 AM, madmitch said:

But whats the defintion of serious crime in Thailand? Murder and armed robbery or lese majeste and anti-Government Facebook posts?

Read the article and he lists some examples in the second last paragraph

22 hours ago, Keyser Soze666 said:

I actually suffer with reflux. Yep, it's an absolute nightmare that no one could ever have imagined. I was suppose to be to Europe/UK next month, but instead of looking forward to that I'm now chasing up refunds! Probably why I'm thinking like I am, had put a years planning into this trip, but instead now just stuck here in 40c heat.

You are not alone we should have been returning from Australia tonight from a trip planned a year ago have just finished sorting that out

Earlier this week was advised that my flights to the UK in late August have been cancelled.

Its life unfortunately but would rather be here than either of those other two countries the restrictions here have been minimal in my opinion managed even to get my hair cut.

As with Immigration Offices local offices seem to apply their own rules here in Chiang Mai Province the local office will not accept the Thai ID as proof of residence but the head office in Chiang Mai will so I had to get the certificate from Immigration.

As suggested below when they open go and ask the requirements.

1 hour ago, Davedub said:

I see this kind of "punishment" highly disrespectful and as an extremely worrying indication of underlying attitude. This sort of behaviour is borne of a desire to bully. These are the actions of those who enjoy exerting power over others, playing out their own little power trip. Quite simply, this is abuse of power. Left unchecked, this sort of behaviour will inevitably escalate and should never be condoned.

Obviously you have never been in the military and I don’t mean in Thailand

We had a trip booked to Australia leaving on May 1 planned a year ago cancelled.

A further trip to the UK late August advised today outbound and return flights cancelled.

There is no point worrying over something you cannot control.

1 hour ago, Percy P said:

Can't friends be invited and sit distancing apart . Their not going to sit on their friends lap now are they.

Some might I suppose,  it depends on the type of friend!

The only person I get to sit on my lap these days is my young daughter.

On 5/10/2020 at 12:01 PM, jwest10 said:

Don a very good point?? Frankly I do not know and people used to do this in normal days and afraid normal is not likely to return

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You don’t know the answer?

1 Confiscate the booze

2 Send the potential partner in crime home

3 Drink the evidence

Problem solved !!!