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7 hours ago, Guderian said:

I'm glad Thailand has such a strict quarantine system for arrivals.

I agree, hopefully they'll keep that in place. It has been shown that people cannot be trusted to self-isolate.

6 hours ago, zyphodb said:

All somewhat irrelevant as they've sold everything to CP in Thailand... 

Quite right, it makes me shudder to think about what will happen in the future...

11 hours ago, hotandsticky said:

In any event foreigner cannot apply.

I'm a foreigner. Not only could I apply, I also got my 100 free minutes pretty much instantly. Others as well, it was discussed here on TVF at the time.

You probably mixed it up with the free data package that only Thais could apply for.

Heartfelt, right. I can hearty imagine that.

The headline makes it sound as if it will be a pleasant experience. Reading the details, it sounds anything but.

I've got to say I got used to shopping online. The main draw for me in shopping malls were the cinemas, and since they will remain closed, I won't be in a hurry to experience that new experience.

This goes to show how important it is to put returnees in state quarantine instead of trusting them to self-isolate. 7 carriers who didn't get the opportunity to spread the virus.

While you have to applaud them for their efforts, at some point it's just necessary to let go.

Scrap the curfew altogether and focus on policing illegal mass gatherings.

They come up with new pipe dreams each and every day.

A clear and resounding "maybe" from me.

Depends on a combination of factors, such as: What permissions does the app ask for? Does additional personal information need to be provided? How much pressure will they put on you to install it? Any benefits? Any alternatives?

I certainly wouldn't rush to be among the first to install such an app, but might (need to) follow the herd eventually.

OP, it would really help if you told us where you are located. Here in Bangkok, for example, you wouldn't have any trouble to find a dental clinic that's open.

I wouldn't dare to use their UV-C gate. If it does anything at all, it will probably give me skin cancer.

I happened to be in the area yesterday and I read their ridiculous "new normal" info posters. I for one won't install their app and provide them with my passport number - if that will be a requirement at EmQuartier as well as all the other major malls, I will just continue to shop online.

I see toe screening coming, next time you enter a shop they won't just take your temperature! ????

The swimming pools at each of the condos I've staid so far in Bangkok have always been two things: very nice and very empty! Too bad they aren't allowed to open the pool at my condo; I don't think it would be very risky.

I've not seen anything that conclusively shows any benefits from being treated with this drug. Looks like a gamble to me at this point.

There are plenty of idiots who did survive it. Some even write about it. Others weren't deterred enough to change their ways and got sent there more than once.

Why can't Buddha image shops open? That sounds like a bizarre exclusion. Others I understand, like cinemas.

The Age of Covid - when a 65% downturn sounds optimistic.

As long as nothing major happens, such as much improved tests or a vaccine becoming widely available, an international traveler is bound to face quarantine TWICE, when arriving at their destination and when returning home. I wonder how many potential tourists will be willing to add an extra 28 days for this to their trip.

Flying, in itself, also remains a major risk.

Domestic tourism certainly helps tiding some businesses over until foreign arrivals will be possible again. But what's the total spending power of locals and expats, especially now that many have lost their jobs or at least some of their income? They might be less willing and able to splurge on a holiday than some people hope!

But of course.