alant

13 hours ago, Shuya said:

They army wants to fill the stadions again 

"provided there are no spectators."

17 hours ago, worgeordie said:

Send them to Philippines ,let them test them first....

regards Worgordie

Philippine ex pats already been given AZ, way before us Worgordie

Pretty much the same in Chiang Mai, Local rules exclude places like the Gym. National parks and popular walking areas closed.

12 hours ago, WineOh said:

I'm safe in my room with my wine????

????

2 hours ago, faraday said:

Yes, I know several who don't want to be vaccinated.

So do I

????

yes you can...

No you can't...

yes you can...

no you can't...

Don't blame me I only run the place...

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

There are posts on here saying it has been accepted by some... have to use 2 different numbers from it IIRC. (Plus you may need to be over 60).

IIRC? help please.

Have tries front number and back number in respective fields but says I am doing wrong

On 5/2/2021 at 12:47 PM, spetersen said:

Pink ID is a Thai ID for foreigners , with a 13 digit number where the two fist digits tells that you are a foreigner , you can get that but first you need to get a yellow tabien ban as far as I know , at least  I had to to it 2015.

thank you, have pink id, app wont accept though

On 5/1/2021 at 3:34 AM, Swiss1960 said:

not having a Thai-ID is a deliberate choice of yours.

can you please clarify for me?

I am retired so no social security work permit etc.

Spouse visa.

Pink ID but that I am repeatedly told is a foreigner id not a Thai id

I would rather like a Thai id so any help in how to get would be appreciated

13 hours ago, RocketDog said:

If there's money to be made from farangs you'll hear about it even if you're deaf and blind. Don't worry. 

Maybe not if it results in a loss of face

On 1/10/2021 at 5:30 PM, beano2274 said:

if you are resident in Thailand you are not a Resident of the UK and not paying the NHS, therefore no vaccination from the UK Government.

how do you figure that one?

I for one pay to the UK government and have contributed to NI

5 hours ago, WaveHunter said:

So, parks are closed again?  Doi Suthep is closed off?  OMG, that's so sad to hear! 

 

I loved living in Chiang Mai until Covid hit.  I am an avid cyclist and Chiang Mai was like the ultimate playground with like minded people from all around the world sharing the experience of just being here in the Magic Kingdom riding our bikes.   

 

Once the pandemic hit, as you say, it turned into a "ghost town".  That special allure of riding in a beautiful and mysterious setting that is unique to the Kingdom just lost its luster totally, and the only salvation was lone rides up Doi Suthep just for the exercise.

 

I hope Chiang Mai can recover that "magic" it had at some point in the future, but I really wonder if that can ever really happen or if it will just be a shadow of its' former self.  Really so depressing to think about!

 

Down here in Pattaya (Jomtien), it's pretty much the same.  Songkran was hardly noticeable here this year just the same as it was last year.  The beaches, while a lot cleaner than they've ever been before, are just sort of depressing without the international mix of people normally here.  Local merchants are challenged to say the least, and there is no longer that "land of happy smiles" feel here.  It's been replaced with the look of people just struggling to survive.

 

Just hoping we see light at the end of the tunnel SOON!

 

thanks for the info on Jomtien

7 hours ago, WaveHunter said:

Noticed you are from Chiang Mai (my former home).  Just curious to get a first hand account of how things are right now with respect to recent Covid restrictions since I've been hearing a lot of questionable talk that sounds like things are pretty depressing there right now (so sorry if that's true). 

 

So, how's life there at the moment with regard to quarenteens for those visiting from other provinces, and just daily life in general?

Hi WaveHunter, the city is very very quiet as you can imagine, the very limited domestic tourism has essentially gone and I know a number of businesses  that are on the brink.

Along with others I have put my trans provincial travel plans on hold.

Shopping and the like not too bad but some markets closed. Songkran, which should have been a lifeline, just didn't happen at all.

Finding places to escape like national parks is also a no no so overall, it is pretty much ghost town and for some , rather depressing.

6 hours ago, PGSan said:

Which ethnic groups are these?  Where do you find this data?

Whilst quite a simplification (I concede) I am trying to point out that there doesn't seem to be any one particular ethnic group being reported as most effected.

Data? Only the total figures, I would love more data (as I guess you may) but it is ever so hard to find, if you have good data please would you be good enough to let me know where I too could get it, I would really appreciate that.

My post was my observations PGSan, would appreciate any info.

On 4/11/2021 at 12:21 PM, alant said:

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for info, I didn't delete the word

saves having to import vaccine 

14 hours ago, BenDeCosta said:

Thai-manufactured Worcestershire sauce

Not with my taste buds but for info I think formula 1 is closer, Lea & Perrins has vanished around Chiang Mai just now.

Don't know where you are but Rimping here has no problem colmans mustard, they do do online but I don't know if they ship to wherever you are.

By the way, anyone think colmans english mustard is no where near as hot as it used to be or have my senses dulled with age???

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

last year a few cases and the whole country lock down. Now a lot of cases and no problem, dear people... do as you please but wear a mask, don't drink alcohol in a bar, keep distance and get a jab later this year. Happiness to the country 

this year?

4 hours ago, rickudon said:

And the reality is that it is more likely the blood clots are due to other causes than the vaccine, also blood clots have been reported for most of the other vaccines as well - There just seems to be a concerted effort to criticise the AstraZeneca vaccine - maybe because as a cheap. not for profit vaccine it was likely to eat into the profits of the other pharmaceutical companies.

I think you have quite a good point, the AZ vaccine is a non profit offering during the pandemic, the big boys (USA based) really don't like that is a point I and many others would go along with.