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3 hours ago, The Barmbeker said:

I am still amazed, how anyone can say "Thailand is working"!

They are still not testing, all the numbers they have are plucked out of thin air, they are absolutely unable to financially help their poor and they basically come up every day with 3 different plans, that will be revised 3 hours later!

How thick are your rosy glasses?

While I agree they should be doing more to help those in need due to poverty/unemployment. I do believe that the measures in place in Thailand are working more effectively than those in place in the UK. Of course, nobody in any country will ever know the true figures of those infected with Covid-19, it's just not possible. However, I do know that the people in Thailand have not been infected anywhere near to the extent of those in the UK. My mother-in-law had to visit the local government hospital a couple of nights ago due to an underlying medical condition (not due to Covid-19). It was clear to me that the hospital was not overrun with patients, the medical staff were not stretched to their limits. In fact, it was the quietest I'd ever seen it. That was enough evidence for me that the measures in place are working. At least in this province anyway.

35 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

You are not a tourist then, you are living here part time with family.

 

Hate to break it to you, but the Thai govt. have made it pretty clear they don't give a stuff about those foreigners on marriage visas, retirement or even elite visas, and I don't see that changing any time soon.

 

Maybe they will break character and start to show some empathy for folk in your position, but don't hold your breath... they have bigger worries at the moment.

As far as they are concerned, I am a tourist, as I only stay for a month at a time and arrive on a tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt stamp. I never overstay, and only visit two or three times per year.

As per your original post, although I do have sex with my wife, I don't think that makes me a sex tourist lol.????

Order the item "cash on delivery," but don't get your hopes up, also check daily to see if it has shipped. If it hasn't shipped within a reasonable time, just cancel the order, nothing lost but time. 

1 hour ago, Yadon Toploy said:

No tourist, with the exception of the most desperate sex-tourists will bother.

What about me? I visit Thailand three times per year for a month at a time so that I can spend time with my wife and my children. I would happily spend two weeks in quarantine if it meant that I could have two weeks with my family afterwards. It certainly beats not seeing them at all. I know a lot of others who are in my situation, who want to visit their families in Thailand, and that is just in my field of work.

Our local village egg distributer told us yesterday that she has very limited supplies. She went on to explain that it is because her main supplier has chosen to export the majority of their eggs to China. Prices in the local market were at 200 baht for a tray of 30, up from 110 baht a few days ago. 

I am currently in Thailand on a 30 day (visa exempt) stamp. I am due to leave the Kingdom on 28th March. However, the country I am supposed to be returning to has closed its borders. Will it be possible for me to apply for a visa to stay here, or is it better to try to get an extension on the 30 day stamp?

This a complicated issue. The guy has a visa to stay in Thailand. I don't know which visa he has. Apparently he's not married. Apparently he has a business known as "My Mate Nate Studio." However, the authorities are saying he doesn't have a work permit. 

Personally, I find him to be annoying and irresponsible and I discourage my two boys from watching his videos, but I will try to avoid personal opinions from clouding my judgement.

The contentious issue here is digital nomads. I am not one, however I can understand that those living legally in Thailand may want to supplement their income by subtlety conducting overseas work over the internet. These people do so without negatively affecting the lives of Thai nationals.

This chap in the news is not within this category. He is blatantly and publicly making money from from his actions within Thailand. He affects the lives of Thai nationals, so much so that many thousands have signed a petition to have him deported.

Whether or not he has broken any immigration laws remains to be seen. I'm sure that he is wealthy enough to have a lawyer, but will that lawyer be immune to influence from higher powers?

Sutty, I think you may have missed the point. I am not opposed to the consumption of alcohol by consenting adults. Of course we have alcohol at home. I will not, however, give alcohol to a 9 year old child without the consent of the parent. I have never given alcohol to my own kids, as I was planning to wait until they are in their teens and fully understand the effects and dangers of drinking. At which time I would instil in them a sense of responsibility towards drinking. I do think that it is my prerogative as a parent to decide if and when my children should be allowed alcohol.

The prime minister, just today, has officially declared a ban on the sale of alcohol near to schools and universities. So I know I am not alone in thinking that children should not have easy access to alcohol.

My son's teacher was irresponsible. I cannot see the educational value in teaching children how to make alcohol. If a parent or other family member makes homebrew as a hobby and wants to get the child involved, that is their prerogative. They have the right to decide what is best for their children. It is not something that an education professional should be teaching without permission.

Slapout, it is quite reasonable to believe that if grape juice has sugar and yeast added to it and is left for a couple of weeks in a warm environment, that the resulting alcohol content will be sufficient to be dangerous for child consumption. Not to mention the other potential health risks due to the equipment not being sanitised.

The general attitude that I have had from the school so far is "mai pen rai, it's science." But, TIT, I think I may as well start banging my head against the wall now, and save myself a lot of time. They really can't see what is wrong with giving booze to other people's 9 year olds.

Very interesting drinking wine at Issan school yesterday. Where abouts if I may ask as schools in Issan are closed for half term till 2nd Nov Maybe your area is holding special wine tasting classes

It's a private school. They went back to school this week.

Maybe I am overreacting, but when my 9 year old son came home from school yesterday complaining that he doesn't like to drink wine because it makes his "tummy feel hot," I was quite shocked. It turns out that he had a bottle of wine with him. His teacher had got the kids to make it in class just before the holiday. It had been in the classroom, fermenting for at least a couple of weeks. The teacher had then got the kids to try it in the classroom. After which, she gave them each a bottle to take home with them without informing the parents. My son gave his to his Mum, goodness knows what some of the other kids did with theirs. I have spoken to the deputy head teacher on the telephone, but I am still waiting for a call from the head teacher. My wife spoke to the science teacher and she says she is sorry, she didn't think about the possible consequences, she just wanted to teach them about the actions of yeast (I guess that's okay then, I mean, making dough and watching it rise obviously isn't good enough).

Not only am I concerned about teaching 9 year olds to make alcoholic drinks, then making them try it in school. I am also concerned about the legality of producing alcoholic drinks in Thailand without a license.