Thaiwrath

2 minutes ago, webfact said:

Sanook mentioned that the driver was "benjaphaet". This refers to a Thai belief that something decisive or dramatic happens when people are 25 years old, notes Thaivisa's cultural attache. 

So nothing to do with the possibility that he might not have had any driving tuition whatsoever, as they are compelled to do in normal countries ?

So far, to date, 287,293 people have died from Covid-19 throughout the world.

I take it that none of these 287,293 had ever worn one of your beloved face masks, and if they all had, there would have been no deaths whatsoever from the pandemic ? 

Get real Yinn !

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

“National security authorities are considering legal action against the group and expect to find them soon.”

Just ask them to pop in, if they get any spare time, as with affluent or influential figures.

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The PM’s orders range from the digging of artesian wells, identifying more water sources, and establishing water provision points.

 

How about cancelling Songkran every year ?

They would been in deeper <deleted> had that gone ahead this year !

Some bizarre selections.

At least they have a system in place....................................

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21 minutes ago, webfact said:

has released a questionnaire via Google form for Thais

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

The centre will gather their opinion

And completely ignore it, as they have no say in the matter.

38 minutes ago, webfact said:

She said police were rude and offhand

No surprise there.

If you pay peanuts, you get ....... !

28 minutes ago, webfact said:

Bargain travel deals and high quality tourists

Mass testing that was not, and still not has been, carried out ???????????????

How much has this <deleted> personally donated, ?

Or is he one of the anonymous donors, to save face, and not embarrass himself ?

8 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

When asked to named ministers who had helped ease the people's burden during the outbreak, 53.8 per cent of respondents mentioned Energy Minister Sontirat Sontijirawong for cutting electricity and fuel prices; 51.2 per cent named Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana for his cash handout scheme; 43.3 per cent named Interior Minister Anupong Paochinda for easing electricity and water cost, 12.9 per cent named Agricultural and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on for his relief measures for farmers, and 11.8 per cent named Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit for his mask distribution.

Looks like Anutin got 00.0 per cent

I hope, for their sake, it's better organised than the 5,000 baht debacle.

????????????????He tested the water with the populace, trying to show his power, control and might, and has realised he made one big <deleted> up !

I hope he makes many, many more <deleted> ups !

27 million unemployed, many of whom don't have enough money to put food on the tables for their families, the debacle of the alleged government 5,000 baht handouts, then closing a whole industry down for yet another month, keeping millions still unemployed, and, in so doing, depriving people of a way to relax at home. Can they honestly say they are surprised.

I do think that, had the disbanded party been in power, they would have handled things much better, with more empathy and sympathy for the people of their country.

"Thai Chamber of Commerce president Kalin Sarasin said, in a briefing today, that food shops in malls are not yet allowed to reopen, adding that stalls selling food or other items in markets or on walking streets must observe social distancing."

Instead of the unfunny sitcoms on Thai television every night, which are watched by a lot of Thai people, how about showing a simple documentary, explaining exactly what social distancing is, with some basic, visual examples ? From my experiences here since the virus emerged, a lot of Thais either do not understand it, or fail to observe it, especially in things like markets, which you propose to (re)open !

5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The doctor concluded by saying that the best protection against the virus was to avoid touching your face unless you have first washed your hands.

You had better tell Prayuth. 

He obviously thinks the best protection is to deprive the whole country of any alcohol consumption !

30 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Lifting booze ban could fuel contagion: Taweesin

2 minutes ago, TheDark said:

Learn new skills, learn to cook better, read books, play chess or cards (online if no other people around), learn to improve your Thai both talk and read.. pretty much anything which keeps the brain fed. 

I don't think your brain (if you have one) has ever been fed !

9 minutes ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, provincial governors have been ordered to closely follow the government guidelines but they can adjust the measures if necessary

and if they wish to be dismissed from their privileged position !

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

Many foreigners stranded in Thailand have nothing but praise for the Thai authorities. 

It's a pity that the expats that live here cannot say the same ! 

15 minutes ago, webfact said:

However, provincial governor's have the autonomy to decide for themselves what is best for their province. 

I think you will find this is a load of tosh.

The governors get their position because they are expected to adhere to decisions made by the government. Every province will ban the alcohol sales this month, and the ones, like above, who specify the 15th, will extend it to the end of the month as it gets nearer. That is what Mr P and his cronies have decided on, it is called control and power.

Any governor who would try to go against the government's decisions, will be moved or dismissed, with no questions asked.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

big business houses like the Central group to petty traders and day laborers. But the hardest hit are thousands of tuk tuk drivers and street vendors in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Pattaya who are jobless

Unfortunately, the further down the wealth scale, the harder any recession hits anyone.

And it will not just be tuk tuk drivers and street vendors in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Pattaya who find themselves jobless, there will be millions of other civilians  around the country out of work, and every province will feel it.