realfunster

This gave me good chuckle, complete butchering of US and Russian anthems

I think you are missing the point. The TAT leader knows well that for many reasons, some domestic, some global that Thai tourism numbers will remain significantly below 2019 levels for several years to come. Obviously, the best way to spin that positively is to present it publicly as the result of a deliberate TAT policy and strategy change to attract “higher quality” tourists in lower numbers. Of course, the reality on the ground will be much different and all Thailand will actually achieve will be to attract lower volumes of ‘lower quality’ tourists. This is great news for the ‘lower quality’ tourists, who can head to Thailand in Q1 or Q2’22 (after ASQ/local general restrictions relaxed) for a wonderful holiday with plentiful choices, reasonable prices and undercrowding on offer ! I guess it will feel like Thailand of 20 years ago.

I believe both are readily available in KL and possibly all over the more liberal western side of the country. IIRC the eastern side is more strictly Muslim. Even if not, its easy enough to fly to Phuket or BKK for a few days “R&R” right ?

I like this Squid Game meme for the local market...don't copy as only the RTP have the right to do so !

Please kindly let us know where exactly she ever said that. An extract below from the OP of the day when the murder story broke.... She admitted to being someone who liked to go out and party with friends. Two years ago she said she met Sathian, a general employee and farmer, who was a friend of a friend. She said that he tried to initiate a relationship with her but she declined his advances. She would meet him in the village and say hello, that was all.

Say what ?!?!

My understanding of the previous situation was that Thailand AZ was accepted, The issue was the administration in Thailand. E.g Thai AZ given in Malaysia was not a problem. So, I believe we are now all clear for Thai AZ given in Thailand.

I see it differently for the recognition of Thai AZ in the UK. From reading the UKgov website what I understand is that (amongst other factors) they consider 2 things : 1) The vaccine - Vaxzevria (The Thai AZ) is an "approved" vaccine per UKgov website. 2) The vaccine delivery programme - Thailand is NOT approved. I expect they have concerns over the integrity and validity of vaccine delivery (ID of recipients, watering down of doses, incorrect storage etc etc) and probably also the opportunity for fake vaccine certifications to be obtained....difficult to overcome these structural issues in the short-term. The likely red list exit route for Thailand is for cases to drop-off significantly. For example, I believe if I was innoculated with Thai produced AZ (approved vaccine) in Malaysia (an approved programme) then I would be considered fully vaccinated for UK entry purposes.

Indeed, that's a serious elf hazard right there.

Oh come on, please don’t fall for their nonsense. What is more likely ? 1) Unassuming Joe Ferrari is the car seizing super hero Thailand needs. All of this achieved from the innocuous central northern province of Nakhon Sawan, which for some strange reason is like a magnet for Lamborghinis or … 2) Joe Ferrari knows he can “cash in” stolen and smuggled cars in Thailand and is involved in an international car theft ring…