TallGuyJohninBKK Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, cmsally said: The Europeans probably had their own better quality masks already. No use giving out those cheap paper surgical masks. Yesterday after the government's masks announcement came out, I asked my Thai wife if she wanted to go and queue up for the government's drugstore mask distribution. In our case, we already have N95 masks and drugstore masks at home. And her answer to me was no, when out and about on Skytrain and MRT in BKK, she only wants to wear an N95 mask, not a drugstore mask. And I can't blame her or disagree about that! I helped her learn about the N95 masks during the past two years because of the PM2.5 air pollution woes here. So by the time the coronavirus came along, she was already well up to speed on what masks do what, and which ones work for what kinds of purposes. Edited February 7, 2020 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 Quote Thai Public Health Min Anutin Charnvirakul was handing out surgical masks today for people to protect themselves against the Novel #Coronavirus. What an absolute plonker. Maybe foreigners were refusing them because they know damn well that these paper masks are not going to protect them from anything. Well maybe air pollution but not from disease! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, LivinLOS said: Anutin Charnvirakul of the Thai public health ministry Suggesting kicking farangs out of the country Think someones getting annoyed that hes not being listened too.. You cant have it both ways, one time you want to say dont worry, its under control, dont panic.. The next you want to kick out europeans because they snubbed him and wouldnt take a health mask. Maturity much ?? Smart move. The Chinese are gone, now ensure there is also no hope for Farangs to come. What a XXXX head! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhonThong Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 10 hours ago, webfact said: The taxi driver said he was happy following his recovering. He was initially concerned because it is a new strain of virus. The driver said he would like to thank each of the medical personnel who cared for him. Meanwhile the other 3,000 infected with the virus are still at large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 They got this 100% under control, the next message will be kick them out, mask or not. Orders from Motherland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMig Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) Close down the Bio Metric Data collection Centres in the Trendy building (Bangkok) and the one in Chang Mai. They are not needed anyway. Thailand already collects and stores bio-metric data in Thai nationals passports. These centres impose a significant cost on Thai Nations and are totally unnecessary and a serious risk to Thailand and the International Community. It cost Thai nationals hundred of dollars to attend these centres for what? Information that is readily available from the Thai authorities. Now it appears the west is closing its doors.https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3048525/qantas-air-nz-suspend-china-flights-japan-declares Edited February 7, 2020 by OffshoreMig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 4 hours ago, LivinLOS said: Anutin Charnvirakul of the Thai public health ministry Suggesting kicking farangs out of the country Think someones getting annoyed that hes not being listened too.. You cant have it both ways, one time you want to say dont worry, its under control, dont panic.. The next you want to kick out europeans because they snubbed him and wouldnt take a health mask. Maturity much ?? Quote But the World Health Organization's own Thailand office tweeted a graphic on Feb 4 stating masks are "not needed for general public who do not have respiratory symptoms".The WHO has advised people to wash their hands regularly and avoid touching their face. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 14 minutes ago, HHTel said: avoid touching their face. Have you tried that? I think I swiped my brow and brushed my chin twice just writing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 A post using content from an unapproved source has been removed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMig Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Tayaout said: There is also report that they started blocking Shenzhen's road before announcing a lockdown. It's just a flu. It is not just a flu. That is misleading. If you want to be complacent that is up to you. I would recommend that you and readers read, listen and adhere to the advice given by the WHO. This is serious. Edited February 7, 2020 by OffshoreMig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, OffshoreMig said: It is not just a flu. That is misleading. If you want to be complacent that is up to you. I would recommend that you and readers read, listen and adhere to the advice given by the WHO. This is serious. It's just a flu is more of a meme at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 The Thai's suffer from a far worse desease than Coronavirus; it's called 'Loss of Face' desease. When this Ministerial Misfit was handing out useless Face Masks and Farangs refused to take them instead of bowing and wai'ing like subservient Thai's, he couldn't handle the rebuke because anyone elevated to a position that he should never rightly be in on Planet Thailand is convinced he is some kind of Demi-God and everyone should be on their knees begging for his favour. Basically he lost the plot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 And the spread of the virus in Thailand is because of Westerners. Hummm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunpa Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 I have a feeling might already tomorrow hear the announcement of domestic outbreaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 3 hours ago, OffshoreMig said: It is not just a flu. That is misleading. If you want to be complacent that is up to you. I would recommend that you and readers read, listen and adhere to the advice given by the WHO. This is serious. And the advice given by the WHO is that the general public should not wear masks unless they have a respiratory ailment themselves. In which case, the masks will protect others from the wearer not to protect the wearer. Their main recommendation is focused on hygiene. i.e. wash hands regularly and try to avoid touching your face. "It's just 'flu" is a throwaway comment. However, the influenza virus has been studied for decades and a lot is known about it. It is predictable every season. The vaccine, which only gives around 60% protection is modified twice a year to cater for the ever mutating virus. The problem with WuFlu is that we don't know much about it but it appears that 'flu is much more deadly.... so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMig Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 12 hours ago, HHTel said: What an absolute plonker. Maybe foreigners were refusing them because they know damn well that these paper masks are not going to protect them from anything. Well maybe air pollution but not from disease! The masks are not to protest them ... but to protect and/or limit the exposure to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMig Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 1 hour ago, HHTel said: And the advice given by the WHO is that the general public should not wear masks unless they have a respiratory ailment themselves. In which case, the masks will protect others from the wearer not to protect the wearer. Their main recommendation is focused on hygiene. i.e. wash hands regularly and try to avoid touching your face. "It's just 'flu" is a throwaway comment. However, the influenza virus has been studied for decades and a lot is known about it. It is predictable every season. The vaccine, which only gives around 60% protection is modified twice a year to cater for the ever mutating virus. The problem with WuFlu is that we don't know much about it but it appears that 'flu is much more deadly.... so far. ...the advice given by the WHO is that the general public should not wear masks... Were did you get that advice from? Do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted February 7, 2020 Share Posted February 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, OffshoreMig said: Do you have a link? https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 5 hours ago, OffshoreMig said: Were did you get that advice from? Do you have a link? The link from the WHO in the previous post states: Quote If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 According to Bangkok Post, Thailand is number 3 in the Infection table. Number 2 in Road kills. Tourist minister; A-nut-in (Government) lost his cool at farang tourists who declined his kind offer of free useless face masks at a publicity stunt venue. He has since apologised on FB after someone pointed out these are the only tourists still coming to Thailand ... oh and the independent Chinese who are still being welcomed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 Thailand is No. 5 if you include China: China 34,546 Japan 89 Singapore 33 Hong Kong 26 Thailand 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 15 hours ago, Tayaout said: It's just a flu is more of a meme at this point. People are still in Denial, it goes just like the grief cycle: Next up they'll get angry, as they have in China. That'll be nasty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 8 hours ago, OffshoreMig said: The masks are not to protest them ... but to protect and/or limit the exposure to you. Then real benefit is that you can't touch your mouth or nose. For fun, get a friend to keep a tally of how many times you touch your face in 15mins. It's surprising for many people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 7 more confirmed cases in Thailand: 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OffshoreMig Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, HHTel said: The link from the WHO in the previous post states: Quote ...the advice given by the WHO is that the general public should not wear masks... [/QUOTE] THE LINK PROVIDED DOES NOT SAY YOU SHOULD NOT WEAR MASKS IT SAYS Quote If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection. Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing. Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly. Edited February 8, 2020 by OffshoreMig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhickson Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) watch out any place that serves you a drink with an uncovered straw the server either puts in the straw holding it by the tip, upper part or middle. whatever they have been touching all day goes directly into your mouth or drink... if you get a wrapped straw, you tear off upper part and remove straw with teeth, not your fingers... if you eat streetside you grab the tissue when taking spoon and fork out of the common till, not with your bare fingers...then you wipe the parts of the spoon and fork that goes into your mouth with a new tissue... when they serve you complementary water in the metal cup it always has a small straw in it (that they touched where your mouth goes), chuck that s**t... its hard to remember Edited February 8, 2020 by fhickson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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