Hanuman2547

That father is an utter piece of garbage.  Hopefully is soon in police custody and then tried and convicted.  A long prison sentence would be best.  He will not be so popular in prison.

The actual numbers might even be a bit lower.  Think of all the Thais that are in the House Registration (Tabien Bahn) but live overseas.

Yes, I wouldn't take the chance of testing positive.  I would just go elsewhere.  

300 baht isn't going to make someone decide to go elsewhere, especially when it is imbedded into the price of the ticket.  There's already an airport tax in there anyway and has been for a long time.  It's better than the old days of having to have a 500 baht note ready when departing.  For a lot of tourists it was a pain in the ___.

Well, if you're a farang tourist just wait until you get back to your home country.  Then write your negative review.  

Good Luck, and I hope that you are able to get your visa sorted out.

Has the Thai government revoked/cancelled his passport?  Does he have citizenship in another country and travels on that passport?  I'm assuming that all of his Thai assets have been frozen but obviously he has overseas based assets and family support.  

What's next, close down Soi 4, Soi 8, or Soi 11 if a number of people produce positive tests?

On 1/3/2022 at 7:31 AM, LaosLover said:

So where am I supposed to buy a broken down copy of The Beach or The DaVinci code now?

...........and watch endless running DVD's that each establishment is promoting all the while sipping on a banana smoothie and "feeling the exotic vibe".  

For me, I prefer HH over Phuket.  Yes, the beaches and water are better on Phuket.  However, May through October the seas are very rough.  If you plan on being in NYC during that time then that might not be an issue.  As was mentioned early, and I agree, rent a nice place in both places and spend some time exploring both.  That will help you decide which place you like better.  Lots of flights daily from Phuket to BKK so that might be a plus for your GF.  

I wonder how many accidents they caused by people, mostly men, watching them and not the road in front?

5 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

But the ladies who visited me on December 26, 28, 29 and 30 are all okay.

What about the ladies that visited you on the 27?  Did they test positive?  

8 hours ago, aussiexpat said:

They are all doomed now

 

They now require you to have a negative ATK result within 72 hours of sitting down for a meal or have a drink...

 

I lasted 2 years without a covid test, stuffed if I'm going to have one every 72 hours just to eat out..

 

https://thepattayanews.com/2022/01/02/chonburi-governor-releases-late-night-updated-orders-around-covid-19-and-food-and-beverage-establishments/

A very sad day for businesses in Pattaya.

Reading this thread makes me want to go and have a very simple rum & coke.

This scenario is why I don't advise anyone to travel to Thailand at this time.  Avoid if at all possible.  

I didn't go to Vietnam in 2020 or 2021 so I can only go on past experiences outside of those years.  To me, that gives Thailand the edge.  

Someday Vietnam might be able to surpass Thailand once they sort out their visa issues for long stays and retirement.  I do like that Vietnam has more diverse weather up north and in a few southern mountainous areas.  

After all the Thais return from the provinces and celebrating the New Year, then the country will have another wave of positive cases.  The government will react by a continued closure of entertainment areas and of course, the "dirty farangs" are the ones to blame. (again)

Meanwhile, Europeans, Americans, and those from OZ will be cancelling holidays in record numbers.

Thailand and the TAT once again shoot themselves in the foot.  Who would want to come to Thailand after the Test -n- Go program has been suspended?  It would also be very stressful to jump though all the hoops to even travel to Thailand and then hope you don't test positive upon arrival.  Who wants to spend their holiday in quarantine?  

I wonder how big of a hit these Covid insurance companies will take?  I'm sure that they will be doing their best not to pay.  

Pattaya has a lot of good grocery options now.  Throw in the internet and it's very easy to find what you want as opposed to say, 25 years ago.  

Will be awaiting the opening of the TQ!

Hopefully Nu Bar on Soi Lengkee will be able to open as well.