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6 minutes ago, zyphodb said:

unless of course she has the right connections

In which case, there's a share of the 1.9 trillion baht aid package up for grabs... Need some good connections to get a sniff of that though !!

1 hour ago, DrTuner said:

And not only that, other communicable diseases are also likely less than average. Other viruses cause pneumonia too and masks & co help against them as well. Still, the total body count is the only completely objective stat. You are either dead or not.

Or starving and skint !!

1 hour ago, cmarshall said:

Is grasping this difference really beyond you?

It would appear so...

3 hours ago, cmarshall said:

No, that's an R0 = 1 which is low.  The R0 of Covid-19 is believed to be between 2 and 5.  Measles has an R0 of 18.  An R0 = 1 would result in a steady state, neither increasing nor decreasing.  An R0 < 1 means the infection will disappear, while an R0 > 0 means everyone will eventually be infected unless there is some intervention to prevent that, such as widespread social distancing.

For a number to square, it has to be each person out of 100 infects 100 others. Are you sure that's not an RO bigger than 1 !!

Brian May from Queen grew up near me.

Bob Fitzimons, world heavyweight champion, also grew up in my home town. I didn't know him though !!

18 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

We're exempt till July 31st by which time borders to Laos / Vietnam should be open to renew Non O's.

I'm talking about people stuck outside whose Non Imm O have expired. They will either have to rely on an initial VE entry or potentially 28 days of quarantine to get a new one in Laos or Viet

6 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said:

I'm fully aware of how rotational jobs work, i came and went on VE's for 14 years, no problems at all totally agree.

 

I then began to get questioned by IO at arrival in Suvarnabhumi when they started to clamp down on visa's / overstayers and the likes. Non is is not a hassle at Savankhet, it's easy, very few documents required and not expensive.

 

Another thing i like about Non O over VE is that if you get into any sort of bind here or are involved with the bueracracy for whatever reason it carries more weight that simply being a 'tourist'.

 

But up to you mate, do whatever you feel works.

I agree that these days, if possible, it's much safer to be on a multi entry Non Imm O.

The problem under the current circumstances, is not being able to go to Laos or Vietnam to get that new Non Imm O, if the last one has expired.

To do that, would probably involve 14 days quarantine in Laos or Vietnam, followed by another 14 days in Thailand on entry !!

I reckon most people,that have been away from family for 4-6 months already,will be wanting to get back asap.

Therefore visa exempt will be the best option if it's available and considering the amount of time out of country, shouldn't be any problem.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

However some immigration officers have their own ideas. DMK in particular.

Krabi too... The woman in charge there is a farang male hater, I'm sure... 

2 hours ago, HashBrownHarry said:

you know a rotational work - wow.

 

I am sure people will not be allowed to return to their families by only rocking up to get a 30 day stamp, if they have non O's there may be a chance.

Why do you think visa exempt will not be allowed !! Marriage is still valid without a Non Imm visa..

My Non O has expired... Should I wait until I can go via Laos or Vietnam to obtain another one or just come in on a visa exempt ?? 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The suspect had allegedly jumped from hotel to hotel in Bangkok.

 Parkour professional....

20 hours ago, DrTuner said:

The son will probably change it anyway ASAP. Imagine having a name you have to spell out each and every time.

Especially if fate decides he will be dyslexic !!!

10 minutes ago, 5633572526 said:

Do you think the government is just enjoying its people out of work and starving. Or is this just a bunch of power mad generals mostly interested in eliminating political opponents.

Mmmmmmmmm, you could be on to a winner there....

13 minutes ago, transam said:

Sweden thought like some "enslaved" folk on here.......

 

https://uk.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-uk-death-rate-per-million-sweden-brazil-152335116.html

Only time will tell if Sweden got it right or wrong... They admitted to not protecting the care homes as well as they should have.

If it turns out that they avoid a 2nd wave then that will be a good result for them. Obviously their economy has been maintained to some degree but will still be affected by the economic climate in wider Europe.

1 minute ago, blackcab said:

 

VFS remains closed.

So even if Thai spouses want to join their partners that are stuck outside Thailand, they can't get a visa for certain countries !!

1 minute ago, phantomfiddler said:

It would be nice if something positive emerged from this train wreck. Events have shown that absolute power corrupts absolutely, and my hope is the the Future Forward Party can somehow overcome the immense power structure in place who,s main function is to prevent or destroy any party that threatens their tenure ????

Future Forward Party is no longer a party, has no future and won't be going forward....

Where is our Thai Mask(ed) Crusader to comment on this thread ???

Realistically, I can't see the majority of those stranded outside Thailand getting back in for another 2 months minimum.

Once they have repatriated all Thais at a slow rate, it will then be paid quarantine time for the farang contingent.

Does anyone know if VFS is open now ? I'd like my wife to apply for a U.K visa in case I have to fly in that direction instead of Thailand.

Looking really good now... Nice progress.

Why do you need a gym though, haven't you done enough of a workout through the day ??

I would have invested in a quality hammock and a coolbox ????