lolalol

44 minutes ago, connda said:

Lying is so easy and such as well honed art-form here.
Why tell the truth?

Fyi. I used to live in a Thapae - Loi Kroh area of Chiang Mail  We go back about once a month.  I'm simply floored by the economic destruction.  It doesn't effect those with government jobs and pensions.  So they just destroy the small and medium businesses in the name of Covid and implement a New Morality for the masses.  I have Thai friends whose businesses are now shuttered.  It's pretty freaking sad.  A complete and utter over-reaction.  This is what you get. 
Yeah. 4% closed permanently?  My butt.  Spoken by a government worker with a steady job and income.  I believe exactly nothing that comes out of this people's mouths any longer.  They are completely out of touch with the public as well as small and medium sized businesses.  Hopefully there is a place in Buddhist Hell for these charlatans for what they have done to the economy and the average person trying to make a living.

Yeah. I couldn't agree with you more. I see more and more people sleeping on the streets. I see more and more shops closing down. Some of my favorite restaurants closed down.

There is a bridge next to my hotel, I used to go over it to go to 711 to buy some snacks late at night. Now the bridge is filled with people sleeping late at night. So I go around and take different route for my own safety. But I feel really bad for them.

21 minutes ago, Charlie Halliday said:

Total nonsense. China will never let their people here unless the country is at least 70% double  vaccinated and there is zero chance of that happening by October. Just another Thai govt fantasy. 

Thank you China!

Everybody calm down!!!

I read somewhere that the country will reopen for tourism in October.

So the economy will bounce back to pre-Covid level very soon.

Too many people seem to be negative and pessimistic. Have some faith!!!

Now I'm gonna go to the toilet and take a big sh*t. Thank you very much. 

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

My favourite is still..."Pattaya Move Forward" 

It's catchy.

I also like "Hug Thai" campaign

1 hour ago, Justgrazing said:

" Phuket Sandbox will it fly or die ? " 

I think it will 'fry'

1 hour ago, smedly said:

That whole piece is careless deluded nonsense 

 

sounds to me like he is willing to throw this whole country under a bus regardless 

With pleasure...

32 minutes ago, madmitch said:

5 hours ago, webfact said:

A deputy at the Tourism Council of Thailand told Thai Rath that Chinese tourists would start returning to Thailand from October. 

So, one deputy at the least important of the various tourism departments has come out with this piece of speculation and the whole industry is wetting itself with excitement?

 

If all the probable caveats were included the article it would be much longer.

 

I really think there will be nothing but a trickle of tourists until 2022, when perhaps the trickle might turn into a light shower.

So its trickle or treat? 

Or...

Trickle trickle little star~

1 minute ago, Danderman123 said:

Do I have to provide any new paperwork when I show up on August 2?

No. No new paperwork is required in my experience. Just don't forget to bring your passport.

1 hour ago, Danderman123 said:

After my 30 day extension to my 45 days visa exempt are coming to an end, I applied today in Jomtien for a 60 day Covid extension. Instead they put a stamp in my passport telling me that my stay is under consideration and to come back on August 2.

 

is this a new process? What are the odds they tell me on August 2 to go home?

Its a normal process. Its been that way since they started giving out special Covid extension. When you go back they'll give you the rest of 60 days.

7 minutes ago, connda said:

PM Prayut to grace Phuket Sandbox launch  Sandwich lunch

More like, "His Grace, PM Prayut, to launch  lunch Phuket Sandbox  Sandwich."

I read 'sandwich lunch' not 'sandbox launch'. Something wrong with me? lol

So will this Covid extension [July 28th deadline] be the last one for everyone? Or at least that is what it looks like? I entered the Kingdom with Tourist Visa.

Anyone else tried extending their visa and got the same reaction from CW immigration staffs?

I'm a bit puzzled. I thought Thailand was trying to get more tourists to come in and help with their economy, but they seem to be making it more difficult for foreigners already in the Kingdom to stay longer.

I think it would be a win-win situation for all parties if they just let us feel more relaxed, so we could pay for visa extensions, transportation, housing, food & etc.