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What did they do with the 50,000 Baht from the 500 tests?

The types of foreign retirees targeted will be those who have a healthy pension pot, with the ability to spend 200,000 - 300,000 baht per month. 

That's about AUD$100,000 to AUD$150,000 per year. I doubt many Aussies could afford that in their own country. Age pensioners in Australia get about AUD$24,000 pa. Do the math. I also doubt if the elite rich Thais could even spend that amount in the land of smiles.

Tourists would be quarantined for two weeks but if they test negative after three days they will be allowed out of their rooms in the hotel area, before travelling to other parts of the country, Phiphat said.

But what will prevent tourists who test negative after 3 days, coming into contact with tourists who just arrive and haven't been tested yet? Then off they go to other parts of the country potentially spreading the virus.

Foreigners arrested in big show of force in Pattaya this morning

about 25% Thai

You have to get used to the Thai mind-set. If you are a tourist, you have more money than the majority of Thais, therefore you can afford to pay more, so they charge accordingly. The fact that a Thai got caught up in this and complained is testament to that. Turn this around and imagine a farang complaining about the price! You would never hear the end of Thai condemnation.

wearing a mask at all times. ????? Where did this information come from? Who followed these people everywhere they went? Too many questions!

The officer in charge was only reprimanded! Because they were caught on his/her watch. They say it starts at the top.

Politicians in uniform! Never a good look.

Why would they want to go to Thailand if their count is lower? I think they would prefer to go somewhere they are less likely to get infected.

"Thailand in January was the first country outside China to report a case of the new coronavirus that since swept the globe, infecting 3.5 million and killing 460,000"

Is this some kind of futuristic prediction? So far all sources say the death toll is around 252,000 at present. That's taking poetic licence a bit far.

Saifon Khananyiam who represents dozens of bars in the red light area of Soi 6

Sorry did you say Red Light area? I was told by the powers that be, there was no such thing in Thailand. And just as well, can you imagine how fast this thing would spread if just 1 girl had the virus.....

What is this I see? ... farangs wearing masks! can this be?

Probably didn't shower much - hence probable cause...

It's ridiculous that because there is a sale, previous buyers want to go back and receive the discount after purchase. Can you imagine buying a product from anyone in Thailand and then when the sales come along, going in and demanding the discount. 5555555

Look out world. With Chinese New Year looming they will be traveling in very large numbers. Sit tight and prey!