4 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

And as usual in this forum, those claiming N95 masks don't reduce the likelihood of being infected by COVID and the spread of the virus provide absolutely no credible evidence or sources for the claims they're making. Yes please, let's follow the science:

 

Mask-wearing linked to 53% cut in Covid incidence, global study finds

Researchers said results highlight the need to continue with face coverings, social distancing and handwashing alongside vaccine programmes

 

Mask-wearing is the single most effective public health measure at tackling Covid, according to the first global study of its kind, which found that the measure was linked to a 53% fall in the incidence of the disease.

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“This systematic review and meta analysis suggests that several personal protective and social measures, including handwashing, mask wearing, and physical distancing are associated with reductions in the incidence of Covid-19,” the researchers wrote in the BMJ.

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Results from more than 30 studies from around the world were analysed in detail, showing a statistically significant 53% reduction in the incidence of Covid with mask wearing and a 25% reduction with physical distancing.

 

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/17/wearing-masks-single-most-effective-way-to-tackle-covid-study-finds

 

 

If it's credible evidence and sources you want, you should be focussing on randomised controlled trials and these don't support the wearing of masks as a public health measure to reduce covid transmission.

No statistically significant difference in covid transmission rates among health care workers wearing N95 masks and medical masks:

https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M22-1966

No statistically significant difference in covid transmission rates between mask wearers and non-wearers:

https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/full/10.7326/M20-6817

And the low quality observational studies that your article refers to have been debunked:

https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(22)00550-3/fulltext

16 minutes ago, Boomer6969 said:

Hmmmh Azithromycin 1000mg  only, will cover Chlamydia most and have poor outcome against Gonorrhoea. When Ceftriaxone  isn't available the recommended next best is Azithromycin 1000mg + Cefixime 800mg. 

 

But the OP hasn't said he had a BBFS night out. He is "just curious".

Self diagnosis and self prescription is not a good idea. It can wipe out the weak bacteria leaving only the strong drug resistant ones which then multiply and become difficult to treat. A visit to a decent sexual health clinic to find out exactly what (if anything) you've caught and then the proper prescription is better.

Definitely, any case of gonorrhoea needs an injection of ceftriaxone in the bottom and doxycycline is more effective than azithromycin for chlamydia, as long as you take the full 7 days.

On 1/13/2023 at 1:01 PM, proton said:

If masks are useless why do surgeons wear them?

Because they're cutting people open, not something I've ever seen on public transport.

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

No, the main issue is somebody driving a car and not looking at the road.

The world is full of idiots doing exactly that, which is why it is inexcusable there weren't normal procedures in place to protect the worker.

It would take a total redesign of Bangkok's sois, together with mass compulsory purchase orders and demolition to achieve even basic standards. Most sois don't even have a pavement and that's not going to change.

7 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Plus cones to cordon off the painted area.

Yes, clearly the main issue here is the lack of proper safety procedures to protect the worker.

3 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Just about everything is cheaper except for imported western foods that can be found in places such as Villa Market, luxury imported goods, wine and luxury vehicles. Anything locally produced and/or involving mostly labour will be cheaper due to the lower costs of employing staff. Add to this, a huge number of workers and small businesses that are outside of any taxation, keeps prices low. This all makes for a much better cost of living for foreign expats, retirees, tourists and digital nomads. Cost are likely part of the reason that most here on the forum love Thailand so much.

 

As someone who splits time between Thailand and the UK, I can say this is definitely not so. Groceries are cheaper in the UK due to the fierce competition in retail. A week's grocery shopping at Aldi in the UK is much cheaper (and better quality) than Makro in Thailand. If you compare like with like clothes are also cheaper. You can get cheaper and better quality stuff from Primark than the cheapest rubbish in Thailand. If you're looking for better quality, that will also be cheaper in the UK. Cars are cheaper. In fact, any time you want to "buy stuff" the UK is cheaper. I would say the thing that's cheaper in Thailand is what people may term their "expenses" like rent, energy and petrol. But if you own a house and a bicycle, the UK is cheaper overall.

What a load of rubbish! I've lived in London and Bangkok and Bangkok's congestion is many times worse. London is actually quite good.

Getting drunk and mounting an unstable buffalo "work of art" is a stupid thing to do, but at least they didn't get in a Bentley, decide to race it on the highway and then plough into four innocent people like this guy:

The 'farangs who hate farangs' brigade need to keep everything in perspective I feel.

8 minutes ago, malone99 said:

Also, I think I've seen immigration officers counting when paging through the passport

No, it really is only Aranyaprathet immigration. There's no "6 month rule" and no other immigration office mentions it. Even Aranyaprathet don't mention it and just make up vague nonsense about being in Thailand too long.

8 minutes ago, malone99 said:

So they count back the days one had in the last 12 month, and not per calendar year?

But still, 4 month? I thought you can stay 6 months or exact half a year but not a day longer... (within a twelve month period) 

No such rules exists. Aranyaprathet immigration just make this nonsense up, which is why it's best to avoid this crossing.