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23 hours ago, Pilotman said:

None of that makes any sense to me. 

and vice versa ... you didn’t make sense to me ... shall I add us ... though I cannot provide proof . I could translate your post into Pattaya Lovers language ... Don’t bother coming until it’s back to normal . 

22 hours ago, TooBigToFit said:

Better test them all for the virus. They better know they face potential quarantine.

well if the advance party are from China to lay the ground for a re-emergence of the Covid-19 virus I will not want to follow them and be the victim of this ill perceived strategy. 

8 hours ago, sahibji said:

thailand sure has done a good job of the covid-19 and must be congratulated for their efforts. do not let the guard down,however, to avoid second wave of infections.

I realize what Trump meant when he said he told them to slow down the testing because they were finding too many cases . Thailand had a head start on that ! don’t test ... no cases... and if you wanted a test privately.. how much ? 2000 baht ?

22 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Good.  Keep the tourists out for as long as possible.

Keep them out until the country’s economy goes down the tubes and they have to send delegations around the world begging for business. When you pay somebody 400 baht for a 14 hour day and a couple of days a month off and then charge almost western prices you see what the country is really like. hanging. between 3rd and 2nd world and still imagining that it is first class . .. don’t forget that Pattaya is a world class Family Resort... lol ! 

part of the family cabaret ! I sometimes sit at the bar counter at the junction of Soi Bukahao and Soi Diana and just watch all the near misses . it’s great entertainment and should a collision occur the drama is first class . 

2 hours ago, ajarnmarc said:

Once a taxi see's you walking they will follow you down the road, asking you several times for a fare. When you show them your vehicle keys, trying to let them know you drove to where you are now. They simply don't care, you are fair game, and they will continue to follow you until you enter a place of business,

keep laughing at them ! tell them they are ting tong ! you will get a smack but it’s worth it !

4 hours ago, darksidedog said:

Some good news then. Have to feel sorry for the bar owners and staff though.  18 days without a local case and still they can't open or make any money.

So no FARANG in temple Wat Po, not farang allowed on the buses , It must feel very intimidating to live there at the moment ,you are a danger to the Thai Nation. I can feel the desire to return waning as the days pass . 

On 6/9/2020 at 2:22 AM, stouricks said:

It's not excepted or expected, it is ACCEPTED.

You must be extremely busy !

8 hours ago, kingdong said:

Restore law and order?

Just wait and see what that ego maniac will do if he thinks he may lose in November ... as they say “ Ya ain’t seen nothin’ yet !”

On 6/3/2020 at 5:42 AM, JESSVANPELT said:

Whilst in these establishments I have made sure to walk every aisle, every level and every floor.

Sounds like you are stalking the virus ! It may just turn and bite you . Looking for trouble is an understatement especially if if there is no social distancing. 

7 hours ago, Enzian said:

So I can not leave LOS and go to Europe and/or the US and then return to LOS after 2 to 5 weeks (my frequent pattern) sooner than October at best, which is what I've been expecting.

Yes , I’m in the same boat .. that’s my pattern .. I can’t see Irish being allowed in any earlier that the UK .. we are always lumped into their circumstances and they are quite different . I’m hoping for November but......

4 hours ago, Traubert said:

Why should war break out?

Because a certain excuse for a man wants one to save his Presidency. 

3 hours ago, brucegoniners said:

I can't agree more. Do it very slowly. And limit what countries you allow people from. Also require a 14 day quarantine, either in their home country (verifiable) or in Thailand. You've gotta do that.

Verifiable? How can you manage that .. Take their word ? Have a paper signed by the Police/Doctor/ who would refuse unless you were isolating in a police cell ... not doable in reality .. on paper ... no problem . But hey... what does the truth matter any more ? How many tests were done with a population of 69 million ... truthfully? No one has any idea how many “cases” are walking around out there .. asymptomatic cases.. never mind letting foreigners in. 

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.