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56 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:They could test the theory easy enough, 2 people in similar conditions, one goes on the ventilator and the other keeps using just oxygen
And whoever dies first don't use that method. I find your ideas intriguing and wish to subscribe to your newsletter.
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Looks like the light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter. Obviously, they'll keep us leashed till the end of the Songkran period, another week. Hopefully, after that the 10-4 curfew gets lifted and then the malls and shops start limping back to normal.
Added: Maybe it's brighter everywhere. I believe Italy and Spain and NY are stabilizing. And here's news from where it all began
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Thanks all. I just like to have a supply of Dettol liquid for cuts and wounds emergencies and to disinfect stuff.
In any case, I finally found a supplier on Lazada who didn't cancel right after. Fingers crossed I'll get the bottle. I paid a stupid price but just don't feel safe without the stuff handy.
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2 minutes ago, tropo said:
A lot of guesses, but where's your evidence that the captain influenced (a).
Come on! That's what Modly was whining about at his presser. That Crozier's memo had gotten into the media. Of course it shook the craven Navy brass from their this-might-upset-Trump funk.
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1 hour ago, tropo said:
One would hope he knew what would happen. The other excuse would be he's a dumbass and it would better not to have such people in command of troops.
I doubt he was dumb. The chain of command's effed up with the nut at the top but even they wouldn't put a captain who hasn't proven himself in charge of a nuclear-powered carrier.
1 hour ago, tropo said:I doubt anything he said influenced (a).
A captain's memo that appears in a national paper accusing the naval command of neglect? You bet it did.
1 hour ago, tropo said:You do realise that young, healthy sailors are very unlikely to succumb to the virus. The way you're talking, they were all getting ready to die.
Now, you are being silly. A captain's not going to sit back and watch a virus rage through his 4000 men and women trusting they'll all come through unscathed because they passed boot camp.
My guess is that Crozier had got word that the brass was dallying because they were scared the bad press from an emergency evacuation of a carrier would upset Trump. And after some days of seeing the virus spread while being ignored he had had enough and to 'ell with the consequences.
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Methinks Crozier knew exactly what he was doing writing the memo and what it would lead to:
(a) It would light a fire in the Pentagon and the crew would finally get help.
(b) He would be fired.
He was fine with (b) if (a) happened and sailors were saved. He was also fine with (b) because looking up his chain of command all the way up to the C-in-C he wanted to throw up and get the 'ell back into civvies.
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3 minutes ago, NanLaew said:
And tigers in NYC zoo.
Yep, that was C-19 showing off. It ain't no sissy virus.
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Saw the 24-hour scare on TV earlier the day and scrambled off to Tops an hour ago. And anticlimax. A few shoppers lolling in the aisles. Loads of stuff including panic bellwether toilet paper and bread.
Whatever the scuttlebutt in Thaiverse it's not end of life as we know it.
Leelak.
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1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:While I may disagree as to locking the country down, even I accept that mass air travel is probably dead for a year of more. Even if people were prepared to risk it, many that would like to travel are unlikely to have the spare cash to be able to do so. Anyway, hardly worth flying to another country on holiday if having to go into quarantine for 2 weeks.
If airlines have no customers for a year or more, I can't see flying coming back in the same way, or at least I hope so. Mass tourism has not been kind to host countries. Is that a silver lining?
However, the economic effect on all the thousands of people that once worked in overseas travel is going to be catastrophic, unless most can convert to domestic travel, which is the obvious way forward.
Disagree. International air travel will make a comeback sooner than later. It's not just tourism, it's about global business (there's just so much you can Zoom). And tourism itself is 10% of the world economy. A contraction of that amount won't be tolerated.
In fact, once the rapid testing kits (Abbot Labs, 15mins.) are widely available and not crazy expensive, travel can be made quite safe. Ask passengers to show a test result within 3 days.
In fact, parts of the world will (hopefully) within a couple of months be down to negligible local transmission. Apparently China's already at zero local transmission in most (all?) provinces. In which case there's no need for even tests for travelers from those parts.
Prediction: expect Chinese tourists to be back in the millions here starting June/July. The Chinese are climbing the walls for cabin fever, Thailand's hospitality industry is desperate for visitors, ..., see what happens when the lid comes off.
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5 hours ago, madmen said:
Including supermarkets and some essential services ?
Supermarkets are open. Not sure about AIS offices. Have you tried calling their helpline? They would tell you.
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Sure the Chinese Govt. bears a lot of responsibility but try suing them. Just like try suing the US for genocide and killing and maiming millions in VN, Iraq and on and on.
Meanwhile, tinpot African dictators (see Omar al-Bashir and a dozen others) and two-bit Serbian generals (see Mladic and Karadzic) get convicted for crimes against humanity.
Rich and powerful countries are above the law. It's the way the world is. Deal with it.
Heck, guess tourists from which country brought the virus to Italy? Next guess which country the Italians are now so effusively praising for one military plane after another bringing med supplies and personnel.
Prediction: in two months the Chinese who are out of their C-19 funk already will be leading the world economic recovery. And countries like Thailand and Italy will be clamoring again for Chinese tourists and the billions they spend.
Like I said, if you've money and power you ain't ever guilty of nothing. (I could give you another simple example of this closer to home but I won't).
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On 4/2/2020 at 9:08 AM, Berkshire said:Wearing a mask today tells everyone else that you respect them enough to not want to expose what you may have to them.
Well said. That is exactly the reason to wear a mask whether one agrees or not that it a health benefit. I was going out without a mask per WHO guidelines (which actually might be wrong) until I sensed few days ago I was making people uncomfortable.
So got a 35b. mask right away and wear it now. Hardly a burden to mask up for the occasional foray outside.
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8 minutes ago, bkkcanuck8 said:
Current estimates for a vaccine are about 18 months from general availability
My guess is that they will find an efficacious treatment regime long before. Right now they are throwing everything at this to see what sticks and there are a few drug combinations already showing promise. If I am not mistaken the validation trials for a drug are much shorter than for a vaccine, especially if they are derivatives of known ones.
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An extreme nuisance are the masks. Now don't get me wrong. I understand their need from a health point of view.
But, dammit, they are denying us guys in these trying times the simple pleasure of dwelling on a pretty face. It's happened to me more than once recently that my eyes find a nice pair of legs, move up to dainty hips, then a colorful blouse promising what it hides and then, bang, a freakin' ugly green mask.
How difficult would it be too invent transparent ones?
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Just now, malibukid said:20 years ago definitely not. but thanks to the internet i have access to a world of entertainment and information
Exactly. YouTube, Netflix, porn, games, heck, I am not sure when this is over I'll even want to go out.
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Heck, they're even back to climbing Everest:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-52157968
Expect a happy ending within two months. In the meantime, like my favorite happy end provider told me, leelak.
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I wouldn't worry too much. Look at China. They're limping back to normal after 3 months of draconian measures. Yea, yea, I get they lie but their factories are opening which is visible to the naked eye. And, forget which business paper, I saw their output numbers were surprisingly good given the shutdown, which indicates a fast bounce back, a good portent for other economies.
So, I would say a couple more months, give or take, and most countries will have flattened the curve to the point that they say X infection/death rate is tolerable and go about business as usual.
Sure there will still be hotspots popping up here and there but as long as the general population curve is flat enough, hospitals will be able to cope with localized events.
In any case, I am learning to eat drink and be merry within exactly 67 sq. m.
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51 minutes ago, dabhand said:
Seem to be plenty available on Lazada. Haven't tried to order any so may be out of stock??
Yep, out of stock. I placed an order yesterday for a small bottle liquid Dettol for 300b. Order went through at first. Then 5mins. later canceled.
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35 minutes ago, WhereIsMyRyeBread said:
everyone buys online: https://shopee.co.th/Dettol-Hand-Sanitizer-(Pocket-Size-50-ml.)-i.20560472.6017590262
Thanks, but I am looking for the regular liquid, preferably a large 1 lit. bottle.
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Just now, Vigilante said:10 minutes ago, Why Me said:
Does anyone know where to get Dettol in Bangkok?
Are you serious?
Absolutely. Disappeared everywhere, pharmacies, Tops (including their generic) and Lazada (unless you are willing to pay one price gouging seller 1,600b).
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Does anyone know where to get Dettol in Bangkok?
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Update:
I just got back from my 4:30-5:30am run:
Santiphab Park near VM closed with a sign re C-19 on the gate. 7-11s closed before 5.
Pretty dumb decision to close the parks. Exercise is exactly what you want people to be getting now and it's not hard to walk or jog maintaining social distance. Ah, well, I run on the streets anyway.
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On 3/30/2020 at 9:22 PM, Hank Gunn said:Thanks for reminding me to continue to use COD only. I really like Lazada so far and the COD option is really great. It’s really a good idea to limit access to one’s bank accounts and credit cards.
I've ordered I would guess over hundred items from Lazada past few years ranging from 100b. things to a 30K laptop. Every time paid using my CC as I am by myself in my apartment and wouldn't be convenient always to stick around for delivery. They leave the item with the building reception.
Never had a problem. Sure had a few refunds. Eezy peezy, either dropped off at a 7/11 or a Kerry collection center and the money shows up in my CC in a few days. Their phone help is very good too.
I am happy with Lazada except for the crappy search function and that they can't seem to control a dozen different suppliers selling the same item at different prices.
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I see people running/walking etc. in the public park near Victory Monument. But they seem to have stopped the communal 6-7pm aerobics class in the middle of the park. Not sure why as people would be several feet apart. You would think now is the time to encourage people to get fit.
I run on the (totally empty) streets late night. Incidentally, Bangkok AQI at 1am was 34 (Good). A small blessing of the lockdown:-)
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Immigration Announces "latest visa relief measures on 7 April 2020"
in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits
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I last entered the country Feb. 3 so my 90-day reporting deadline is May 2. Which is after April 30. So what happens in this case?
Per the letter of the notice my due date of May 2 doesn't change, right? Thanks for knowledgeable answers (UJ?).