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On 5/24/2020 at 10:08 AM, BadSpottedDog said:

I think I will carry my own pen, as the previous reply stated.

Might not be allowed ... in case it is filled with disappearing ink that vanishes after 5 minutes ! Everyone is a potential enemy of the state . 

5 hours ago, sahibji said:

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

It was ...once upon a time . One of the very best . 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

the emergency decree should remain in place until June 31 due to the ongoing COVID-19

Wow .. thailand has an extra day in June ! 

5 hours ago, ezzra said:

Hopefully some of them will of the indifferent, aloof and oh' not so young anymore cabin crew... and why on earth are they always lugging these huge suitcases even on a single overnight trip i could never understand...

Smuggling.. lol.... I always notice that there are too many staff gathered at the desks .. only work they are doing is chatting 

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. 

4 hours ago, GlassWayOverHalfFull said:

you think we are interested? this a report on pattaya restrictions

Lovely guy ! Yep! I’m interested ... 

When tourists really needed help at the beginning there was nothing . No extensions for those who couldn’t get or couldn’t afford the outrageous prices being charged for returning home. Instead we were left to guess what might happen while we watched flight after flight being cancelled and top airlines scratching their whole operations. It was terrifying . My kid bailed me out by booking a one way flight back to Dublin for €1500 ! Thank god I was able to reimburse him when I got home . All the “ help” came too late. As my kid said !, Dad , you would have died in those queues for immigration where you had to have 7/8/9 .. can’t rember ..documents and no social distancing .and me over 70 with diabetes,  in the beginning . No... too late to redeem yourselves . 

4 hours ago, OnTheGround said:

People don't have work or money at present, and if alcohol ban continue,  who need holiday?

Good God .. if we All thought like that the world would be in a bad way. Holiday =Drinking ? .. 

It looks like Thailand may be open again in June . Whether this is based on playing loosely with the facts of the virus impact on the population or just a simple economic necessity is up for grabs but no matter . 
Thailand might let you in .... but will your government let you out will Be the next hurdle for those of us missing LOS.

5 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Hallelujah! Shame they couldn't have done it earlier.

I came home at the end of March , costing me a fortune , because I knew if I had to go to immigration I would be signing my own death warrant given the underlying health problems I have and being an elder lemon. If only they had done this earlier I would be still safe and happy in Samui but instead I am cocooned in my home in Dublin relying on the police to,get me food .. in theory . 

6 hours ago, Dmaxdan said:

Way too soon. For now, saving lives has to precede saving the economy. 

Agree but fair reporting would help determine the true extent of the affect the pandemic is having in the country . If you do not test many people you do not get many positive results . No one would trust the statistics being published , unless you are very nieve .. I for one , wouldn’t go back to Thailand Any time soon even if they opened the air routes again. Simply cannot trust the current government to tell the truth . 
it cost me a fortune to get out of there in a hurry last month . I do not wish to repeat that experience again. 

On 4/14/2020 at 8:04 AM, RichardColeman said:

Hope I'm wrong - want back with my wife and daughter - but I seriously feel this year will be a wipeout

Sad to admit but you are making sense based on the opinions of those closest to this pandemic. Only this morning I read about how many waves of this cursed virus it may take before “herd immunity “ is achieved . There could be up to 9 waves ,each smaller but nevertheless affecting our freedom of movement. Sadly , the pessimistic view is Spring 2021, but of course governments around the world will find ways to bypass would be restrictions for the sake of economics which will result In risk for us all for a long time. Given the sentiment that we are now witnessing in parts of the US there is no doubt that the short term future will involve a preparedness to accept substantial risk to achieve something approaching a normal life, which includes holidays and travel of any sort.

6 hours ago, PatOngo said:

Awwww! Maybe an opportune time for them to get a grip of their lives, have a good look in the mirror and change their ways!

Wow.. it’s that easy is it ? ... jeez all those years of counselling and AA meetings , even in Thailand,  outdoor have been ditched ! All I had to do as look in the mirror... Go educate yourself ! 

13 minutes ago, samsensam said:

i have a friend on holiday in pattaya, he could have come home at any point by rescheduling his flight or buying another, he still could, but he's sitting in pattaya whinging and moaning...

Me too ... I came home but it was expensive  . He kept telling me the irish government would send a rescue plane or piggyback onto a UK rescue operation... the Irish government did secure loads of seats home ... but ..and this was the bit I liked ... at a price ! Rescue and Punish at the same time €1600 one way to Dublin ...

4 hours ago, smudger1951 said:

But that is'nt Thailand is it ! Who knows what the conditions are like and best not to find out.

Eh...did you miss the point maybe ?

I spent 57000 baht on Coronavirus related activity last Week..I got out of Thailand. If I had waited any longer it was 134000 baht the next day. Then the next day ... no flight... cancelled . 
there’s no sympathy at home. They are delighted to see me suffer for my silliness in being there in the first place. 
money is money ... but life is vital.... lol ! 
As well as the danger of the pandemic being badly managed in a country that is generally clueless about most things there is now a real threat of lawlessness as the money dries up for those who are used to creaming it from stupid tourists . They will turn their attention elsewhere... Farangs... who they think are living in their country at their expense... not true ..but what has truth got to do with the Thai mentality ... I have nightmare visions of the health minister screaming drive them out ... now ... and make sure they leave their assets behind ... of course. 

4 hours ago, fred110 said:

I haven't seEn more than a few chinese in pattaya . Where are they?

They were prevented from coming here by Chinese Authorities. China banned all tour groups from traveling to Thailand ... or anywhere I think. 

7 hours ago, geriatrickid said:

 

Them Russians dont give a S#it so Im recommending UK to Moscow to Phuket

The cheapest flight from Dublin to BBK is Aeroflot and the duration is as good as Emirates, Qatar or Etihad... the only problem is Aeroflot ... better than they used to be but still so lacking in comfort and other areas .. Used to travel to Moscow to see family posted there and I know. Still it’s there as an option if I need a cheapie Charlie... 

On 2/9/2020 at 8:54 AM, Davef2912 said:

Wow, Moonlover, sounds interesting. That could be it. I just heard them again, around 08:50 AM

pesky farang tourists again ! eating thai food phet mak mak ...Fart fart fart!

Tax them I say !

18 hours ago, TheDark said:

 

Special seaplane from Phi-Phi to neighbouring island of Phuket.  Ok..

 

yeah ... very ok indeed .. of course you would refuse on the grounds that is is too much bother .. I mean I’m only dying... some tulip !