DannyCarlton

5 minutes ago, RJRS1301 said:

It may have escaped you as pointed out in other threads,  Austria is not Germany. It remains a separate country

Save the "fatherland rant" 

Wasn't Arnie Austrian? Looks pretty Germanic to me.

5 hours ago, Nyezhov said:

Im one of those Americans with long  memories that care not one whit what Germany thinks.

Or anyone else in the world, outside planet USA. I too have a long memory and remember how the US stole the patent for the jet engine from the UK. Bloody thieves, worse than Aussies or Scousers.

Just now, mok199 said:

Without a photo opp and large plastic banner ,these police have no idea how to and when to enforce any laws...''why bother if no one is watching attitude''

There have already been vague threats to bring in the army. There was a lot going on at a very high level just before the outbreak. Maybe a back door route to taking us back to the good old days post 2015.

11 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Very convenient theory.

And the only one backed up with facts (as opposed to conspiracy theories).

3 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

the covid disease does originate from laboratories in either China or the USA so technically foreigners are to blame.

The accepted theory is that wild bats in Hubei developed a mutation of other coronaviruses and passed it on to the local pangolin, which were sold in Wuhan and eaten by the lcals who developed what we now know as COVID-19. The laborotory route was a conspiracy theory developed by US conspiracy theorists (who else).

1 minute ago, gunderhill said:

Farangs are  foreigners.

But most foreigners aren't farangs.

4 minutes ago, gunderhill said:

Foreigners, what's  the difference a  Farang is a foreigner.

Do you live in Thailand? Farang is a white Westerner. Not all (or even most) foreigners are farangs.

Just now, Don Mega said:

Ive no idea where that is.

Iam in Soi Khao Noi

It runs between Soi Nurn Plub Wan and Soi Siam. Staggered junction on Soi Neurn. One way goes to yours, the other to Soi Siam.

2 minutes ago, Don Mega said:

Where darkside, would like a custom mask.

Half way down Soi Lap Lai 2. Ask for Laty. Has an English boyfriend so speaks some English.

35 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

So have I up to now, as you suggest, it is an easy process.  However, I will no longer keep topping up my funds in this country and that requirement  has changed my mind. I will no longer invest any more than I absolutely have to in Thailand.   

65k baht/month is hardly an investment in Thailand. I've always spent more than that anyway.

1 minute ago, White Christmas13 said:

Yes they change their minds more than I change my underwear

Same as Trump. Same as Boris Johnson. And people laugh at Prayut?

18 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Danny, you accusing me of spreading fake news?

No mate, never mentioned either of you.

7 minutes ago, ianezy0 said:

Go for an early evening walk along the beach front between pratumnak and Jomtien, there were a lot of stalls selling masks.

One of our friends, on the Darkside, has a laundry, clothing repair shop. She is now making masks and doing good business. Choose your own materials and she can make you a mask whilst you wait. Same as Prayut's. 30 baht and becoming a real fashion accessory for the locals.

Just now, colinneil said:

Danny, you accusing me of spreading fake news?

Only about 5% of people in this village are wearing masks, the vast majority are not.

Most of the none wearers listened to the local monk, spouting off that is is only affecting people in the cities, out here in the sticks it is safe.

I live on the Darkside, Pattaya, as per the thread title. Maybe it's different here, people are much less tied to the Wat.

However, it sounds like your local Pa has got it right, wearing masks is a total waste of time. As I said, I havn't been past my front gate for 3 weeks but if I did, I would wear a mask but only to placate the locals. Nothing wrong with that.

51 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

At least he can get an Haircut in Pattaya

Always been a problem for me. My hair has always been difficult to cut properly. In my youth I've been known to make a 500 mile round trip for a decent haircut.

I've found 2 barbers in Pattaya that can give me a half decent cut. I have both of their personal numbers on my mobile. Should the need arise and hairdressers in Pattaya close, I can arrange a home visit from them.

18 hours ago, Leaver said:

It pretty much is, but there were tourists that came here when it wasn't shut down, and despite warnings, either prior to coming here and / or whilst they were here, failed to cancel their holiday, or cut short their holiday, and evacuate. They are now stuck here for the foreseeable future.

 

With no end in sight, I suggest a monthly rental condo is a better option than a hotel, if there are any hotels remaining open.  A condo would also be better for self isolation.   

Like who? I'm from the UK and could have got a flight out last week. More difficult for people to get home but not impossible.

I like the arrogance of UEFA in thinking that they will decide when football will recommence. I didn't realise that they had executive power over the respective governments of the countries under their umbrella, who might want to have a say in the matter.

On 4/2/2020 at 7:46 AM, Lacessit said:

That's going to be interesting. I have a friend who is coming back from Pattaya in May. He doesn't tolerate fools gladly, so he may well stay there.

Under current rules for Chonburi, he wouldn't be allowed to leave Pattaya anyway.

26 minutes ago, Jimbo53 said:

May as well throw the fit to fly certificate out the window,if they are going to test and quarantine people on arrival!!! OR Vice Versa!!! TIT.

A "fit to fly" certificate is not the same as the "free from Covid-19" certificate as was required for foreigners entering Thailand. Fairly standard certificate which clears you from having  a fever but not much else.

3 minutes ago, pagallim said:

I'm sure, through social media, we are all aware of those business owners who choose to ignore the directive.   I personally put them in the same category of those who strip supdrmarket shelves and deprive others.   

He didn't ignore anything was visited by local authorities and told to space the tables out further and not to serve alcohol, which he did. Revisited today and told to close on the 26th, which he will.

Don't know any true restaurants that were initially ordered to close, just stop serving alcohol. New orders today.

4 minutes ago, pagallim said:

Though I live in Phuket, I have several friends with restaurant businesses in Pattaya.   They have been forcibly closed apart from delivery/take away service.   Because a business chooses to ignore directives to close in their own selfish interest doesn't make it any less deplorable, whether that be in Pattaya, Phuket, or anywhere else.   They are not doing anybody any favours for sure.

 

It may also be that the restaurant you're referring to is in a hotel, in which case they are allowed to remain open, but serving hotel resident guests only.

No it's a standalone restaurant owned by a Brit. However his wife came round a few minutes ago and said that he has been ordered to close on the 26th, which he will do. Not going to offer a take out service as it's fine dining and wouldn't be appropriate.

3 hours ago, pagallim said:

They are.

Not. I can name one extremely well known, high end, restaurant that is open for normal service as we speak.

5 minutes ago, EricTh said:

State of emergency means 'no more entertainment places'

 

1. No more bars (naughty or otherwise)

2. No more massage parlours

3. No more beaches

4. No more shopping 

5. No more partying

6. No interprovincial travelling

 

If you must have entertainment, it's time to go back to home country.

 

I guess that they will follow the lead of several of the more sensible Western countries that have taken similar measures. So, all the above except 4. Shopping for food will be allowed, supermarkets will remain open.