Sanookmike

I can't recommend any as I've never used them but if I was you I'd be looking to have a PCR done at the hospital in Bangkok seeing as your time is running short.

I'm not sure how you would go about it Thailand, I have just arranged mine from the UK. Lots of services online and it's pretty cheap around £30, they send you a antigen test with code printed on it. You just take it with you and when you decide to return you do the test, take a photo of the result and they email you a result notification signed by a doctor. The websites explain in more detail but that's basically it... You will be asked to show it at check in, airline may refuse boarding but legally they shouldn't. UK says you can board but you will get a fine think it's £500 same as the passenger locator form.

It would seem then despite our bickering we somewhat agree.. I've not said anything is concrete either, only stated the theory that viruses generally get weaker and the science so far that says its looking milder etc and what that could mean. Fully accept that in a months time things could be very different. Clearly I'm optimistic but that doesn't mean im being selective etc if things turn I'll be here making a post saying so.

States right here tho that the patients where admitted for non covid reasons and was later tested posted. Those ppl are more likely to have died from the actual thing they went in for, not saying you are wrong but we need more information. "The main observation that we have made over the last two weeks is that the majority of patients in the COVID wards have not been oxygen dependent. SARS-CoV-2 has been an incidental finding in patients that were admitted to the hospital for another medical, surgical or obstetric reason."

Agreed I haven't said anyone should be not have a vaccine.. quite the opposite. This still doesn't take from the damage lockdowns do it's well known that ppl went without care and illness's went untreated. You can just go back and look at all their predictions.. they are all massively inflated and have never come to fruition. They should just stick to reporting actual facts rather than their "predictions". One issue with the SA study available that ppl are not mentioning when looking at hospitaliaztion's is that majority in that paper where admitted to hospital for non covid reasons and omicron was picked up after as they test as part of procedure when admitted. More data is needed... Saying that of today still 536 cases in the UK and still not one person in hospital. Looking good for countries with higher vaccine uptake.

Guardian article isn't fear mongering and saying 100,000 cases a day are coming. Theres nothing about the article that is misleading so I'm happy to share it. It's been discussed in parliament today and there is no hospitaliaztion's in relation to omicron in the UK.

New "stealth" version.. so two omicrons now, undetectable by the PCR's we are using. Not really any data yet but could act differently. This could be good or bad jury is still out https://amp.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/07/scientists-find-stealth-version-of-omicron-not-identifiable-with-pcr-test-covid-variant

Yeah the restrictions do more harm than good, the cost out ways the purpose. Slowing the spread won't stop it spreading, But it will ensure a lot of ppl don't get treatment for cancers and as well as the economic issues losing businesses etc. Media is to blame for ppl panicking for sure, doom and gloom sells better. They mentioned today on BBC news the UK has around 400 confirmed cases today and it's going to double everyday.. Predicting 100,000 case a day by January. Sounds bad but this is based on no data and they have been wrong everytime with these predictions. They don't mention that of the 400 cases today in the UK not one is in hospital.

What are you eating? You say no junk food but you still could be eating rich fatty stuff... As someone else said tho it does sound like beer considering you say you exercise...

Can't he just do the expensive one at the airport? Results in 3 hours.. not all is lost yet if he really wants to go

These figures where always a bit of a dream.. despite what he thinks the restrictions in Thailand are putting ppl off, thous along side with possible restrictions at your home country would have anyone second guessing if they should travel. 2 tests to get in and now for most places 2 to get home.. the prospect of trying to arrange a PCR test in Thailand before returning is just something that ppl can't be bothered with whilst trying to enjoy a holiday. What a nightmare it would be if you tested positive 2 days before you should be traveling home...

Also brought this up yesterday in the other thread its a good thing means it's looking like it is going to be weaker etc ,which is what I've said all along and is following the general path of the virus becoming weaker over time. Highly infectious with a low mortality rate means quick mass herd immunity.. we have to just hope ppl don't start dropping dead.

Please see your direct quote.. you clearly stated that the info in the video came from a twittter thread. The main study source was show in the video and links provided with encouragement to go and read it for yourself. Anyone who cared to watch the video had access to the link of the main study. You seemed to imply that my conclusions are based condensed data when we are looking at the same thing.

News today that it may have picked up a common cold gene in the mutation looks good, but we will know more in the next few weeks. I think we all knew it had already spread and would only be a matter of time before it popped up in Thailand. Judging from how they handle things I'm guessing lockdowns again soon.

Yeah that is worrying hopefully it remains mild and long covid isn't a problem. We are all going to be exposed at some point and we will see deaths rise but the rates should be compared to the infection/case rate and considering that stays low in relation, it could signal that this is nearly over. (Optimism lol) Just have to watch the figures and hope none of the kids get seriously ill...