The Now Factor

Look a lil closer... you can see the puppet strings holding up the guy.

I haven't had a problem with street food stalls from Krabi to Chang Mai,Chang Rai and points between.Of course one has to use some discretion in choosing which one to visit.

1 hour ago, Misterwhisper said:

John Brown???

I thought he was hanged in 1859...

Reminds me of a quote by American President George Wabbit Bush after hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans "You're doing a heluva job Brownie" 

If 14 day quarantine is a sign of a quick recovery of tourism i got some swampland in Florida to sell for top dollar.

On 11/19/2020 at 8:21 PM, jomtienisgood said:

Myself, and why is it different doctors have different opinions???  Now YOU tell me.....

It's b/c of conflicting data. Most people are too busy to delve into the nuts and bolts of this phenomenon.They turn on the telly news and just accept what's put out as truth ,kinda like being brainwashed in a cult. Of course they're only going to air 'experts" who reinforce their narrative.I don;t trust what they say.It would be beneficial for people to do some critical thinking for them selves. There is alternative science out there on the net by well informed people unfortunately these platforms keep getting removed.Why do you think that is..

On 11/19/2020 at 8:23 PM, jomtienisgood said:

Forgot in my previous post... bar-girls also have a good knowledge without 7 years of University.  lol 

Right.They got the cushion shots on the pool table down pat.

On 11/16/2020 at 8:28 PM, jomtienisgood said:

I think most of us know personally a doctor... Is that any scientific proof???

 It is.I give credence to a friend who done 7 years of college.Who you listening to? do tell.

Most proponents of the draconian measures taken are "farang" already there it's no skin off their teeth so of course 

Only problem with this is there are no tourists coming.

This is a joke might as well wait a cure for the common cold.

Good thing i didn't buy a house there a few years back and have no plan to do so with the country rife with phobia.

3 hours ago, GAZZPA said:

Heard it all before fella,, "dont be sheep", "dont believe everything you read", the governments are all liars",,, blah, blah, blah,,, yawn.. Just because someone does believe the virus is serious does not mean they are plankton brains following blindly. Get yourself properly informed with facts, apply some serious thought and then decide.

 I've gather info from many reputable sources,not mainstream media bunk as lazy people do. I also personally know a Doctor.Can't get more properly informed than that.

17 hours ago, GAZZPA said:

They do it now because we are experiencing a global pandemic,,, dohhh! Nothing to with freedom, the conspiracy theories are rife and i guess someone must believe them. The precautions are to protect you and your fellow man and to try and halt the spread of the virus, what you call "people expressing freedom" i call "people behaving like irresponsible idiots".

 They've gotten it wrong in the past.Swine flu,bird flu.sars flu.All were touted as  potentially catastrophic ,yet that didn't happen.This is no different.

Worse thing to do is let someone else do the thinking for you.#commuter

1500 tourists outta 3 million from a year ago or .05%... about the same number of people contracting this "pandemic" flu virus.Ironic.

I've been "vaccinating" long before this flu strain hit....with soap n water.Thank you very much.

This is another example of draconian measures happening the past few months across many countries.

A reasonable response would've been for the proprietor to post a rebuttal on TA  without resorting to getting the police involved. 

The more you tighten your grip the more tourists will slip thru your fingers.

1 hour ago, Shaunduhpostman said:

If you don't stand up to the fake pandemic, you will never ever have tourists or be able to travel.

Agreed.I haven't seen one person fall down and die while out n about,nor heard ambulance sirens rushing to pick up the next "victim" and this is supposed to be a pandemic??Sorry i don't see it. In the words of the late great Vince Lombardi "what the hell is going on out there!?"

7 hours ago, chang1 said:

This is a common kind of comment I see but little thought seems to be given to the reasoning for it. 

My first question is how much is a human life worth? 

2nd - how many people are you willing to sacrifice to keep your job?

3rd - many of those who get covid19 and survive have ongoing health problems caused by it - how do you put a value on that?

4th - what restrictions, if any, would you put in place instead of lockdowns?

5th - how many people will die because they can't get treated in hospitals?

6th - how bad would it have to get before you would recommend a lockdown?

 

The last question is the most important as this is the point where it directly affects you. Remember you don't have to be infected with covid19 to be killed due to it. If hospitals are over run with patients then a relatively minor illness or injury could be fatal for you. Suddenly it is not just the old and fat that are dying. During winter in the UK our hospitals are stretched due to flue so add in covid19 when there is no spare capacity means other patients can't be treated. We are starting our 2nd lockdown this week not due to "hysteria" but due to real evidence about the spread of covid19 and its repercussions if we don't. 

Your whole thesis falls apart when you state IF hospitals are over run.Reality says they're not and that's world wide.

8 hours ago, chang1 said:

Are you sure that is a fact or is it just an uninformed guess?

The first lockdown was being reported as saving many lives and not just from covid19.  Less people were dying at work, on the roads and especially there was a big fall in deaths due to improved air quality. 

 

There's no empirical evidence to support that report. It's as much a guess.

@ Chang1 You're throwing a number around like it's a fact,when there's no proof.

What's to check?? No one's coming.

 The cost of a condo shouldn't be the deciding factor on whether you're eligible or not.If you and your Thai spouse own property the value shouldn't matter.This is discrimination.