Thailand's tourism minister: Everything will be fine after Songkran - the hot weather will blow the virus away!

[ThailandRyan]

<deleted> is wrong with these people, open mouth and insert foot.  Warm weather will make it go away.  SUre and no warmth is needed for incubation.....what planet does he live on.....

[Wiggy]

26 minutes ago, GarryP said:

It is not that the virus cannot survive in warmer temperatures, just that the opportunity for transmission is reduced. Hence higher transmission in winter.

From the article I posted a  link for: (my emphasis)

 

A new finding may account for why the flu virus is more infectious in cold winter temperatures than during the warmer months. At winter temperatures, the virus's outer covering, or envelope, hardens to a rubbery gel that could shield the virus as it passes from person to person, the researchers have found. At warmer temperatures, however, the protective gel melts to a liquid phase. But this liquid phase apparently isn't tough enough to protect the virus against the elements, and so the virus loses its ability to spread from person to person.

Edited February 24, 2020 by Wiggy

[ThailandRyan]

2 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

From the article I posted a  link for: (my emphasis)

 

A new finding may account for why the flu virus is more infectious in cold winter temperatures than during the warmer months. At winter temperatures, the virus's outer covering, or envelope, hardens to a rubbery gel that could shield the virus as it passes from person to person, the researchers have found. At warmer temperatures, however, the protective gel melts to a liquid phase. But this liquid phase apparently isn't tough enough to protect the virus against the elements, and so the virus loses its ability to spread from person to person.

This ain't the FLU

[DrTuner]

5 minutes ago, Wiggy said:

From the article I posted a  link for: (my emphasis)

 

A new finding may account for why the flu virus is more infectious in cold winter temperatures than during the warmer months. At winter temperatures, the virus's outer covering, or envelope, hardens to a rubbery gel that could shield the virus as it passes from person to person, the researchers have found. At warmer temperatures, however, the protective gel melts to a liquid phase. But this liquid phase apparently isn't tough enough to protect the virus against the elements, and so the virus loses its ability to spread from person to person.

If it's in aerosol or droplets the droplet must dry out first. One thing that works for sure is UV light and Thailand does have plenty of sun. Except for the BKK mall vampires that are pretty much in optimal condition to get infected.

Edited February 24, 2020 by DrTuner

[mtls2005]

Can't wait to see the memes on Thai social media roasting this floo.

 

 

[BobbyL]

What an abomination this man is. 

[harada]

19 minutes ago, Orton Rd said:

where did you get those figures from?

Lubricate hand, spread cheeks, insert. 

[mickymouse1]

I nominate him for the post of health minister with recommendation to keep his existing post. ????

[JAG]

1 hour ago, thasoss said:

I hope he's right.

Yes, so do we all. 

But, didn't one recent pandemic (MERS) originate in Saudi Arabia. It's quite hot there.

[PatOngo]

38 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

what planet does he live on....

Easy! Planet Thailand! Centre of the Universe!

[metisdead]

Posts using trolling memes have been removed as well as some other troll posts. 

[Fairynuff]

With all his hot air you’d think he could blow it away himself

[MaxLee]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's tourism minister: Everything will be fine after Songkran - the hot weather will blow the virus away!

Yeah right, Mr. Minister.... 

[zydeco]

It's already been 35 and 36 in my part of Bangkok for the highs the past two weeks or so. I guess the virus is waiting for the temperature to get to 37 or maybe 38 before it decides to migrate north for the summer???

[zydeco]

55 minutes ago, DrTuner said:

And in Thailand it's the opposite, people cram into air conditioned malls in the hot season. Not unusual to get a cold here when it's over 35 outside.

My physician has told me that they are just now rolling out the vaccine for the new flu season and told me to get my shot in March or April for when the peak hits, when rainy season hits. I guess the same principle is at work. When it rains people tend to group up indoors rather than outside.

[newcomer71]

Idiots like this one are bringing the country to ruins... Good job mate. The world can now look at you for the utter charlatan you are.

[RichardColeman]

Bit confused by the government not encouraging mass crowds due to the virus spreading by air, contact and sewage but promoting sonkran. 

 

Reap what you sow I guess

[Emdog]

Is there some competition among ministers to see who can make the most ignorant outrageous statement?

"The virus can't survive long in hot weather".

Okay, then I suggest PM order all air conditioning be turned off in malls, theaters, offices, etc. Cool/cold areas provide ideal conditions for virus to spread if minister is to be believed. Sweat if you love Thailand!

That should go over well....

[burgdawg]

DLock and Orton...my source was NOT thaivisa, nor The Nation. Much closer to home: I have two falangs that got caught in China during the lockdown at LNY. My friend from Hubei is dead, ash. My other friend related to me the figures I stated in earlier post, page 2, plus stating that the PLA---the Chinese Army has been given directives to torch entire villages. It is gruesome beyond belief.

I have discovered that Public Health Officers are useless. Do any of you read Science Fiction? That is what this bioweapon is...Sci Fi.

 

This is a bioweapon. Its a chimeric virus, not seen in nature. The flu is the delivery system, got it?  This has a R-naught of 6.7 and higher. The real dastardly thing about this Covid19 is that the infected is shedding virus -- all the while being asymptomatic. About Day 11-12, the patient feels better. Then the neurologic bomb that has been growing detonates: serious hacking cough followed by blood filling the lungs. This bioweapon also infects the brain which instruct the diaphragm to cease functioning. Patient suffocates on his own blood and is extremely contagious: all blood products, stool, sweat, etc. There is no known cure at this time.

Do you guys that read and post on thaivisa not pay attention to what is happening in South Korea and Japan? Get busy and do your own homework. All of Asia will soon be in Lockdown, why should China have all the fun? It might be wise to hunker in place, skip heading to any hospital. The grim reality in China is thus: If you are uncertain of having the "coronavirus"---head to any hospital, they will be sure you have it.

Thailand has pretty much decided to follow the China CCP model and lie to its citizens. Cambodia is doing the same.This epidemic is just getting underway. It is projected to peak June-July 2020. If you fly to the UK now, you will be placed within a 24+ day quarantine. The Italian word "quarantine" means 40 days. Who ever developed and released this bioweapon oughta burn in Hell for all the misery and suffering caused. Don't believe me? Zoom in on Google Earth to watch all the bodies being incinerating at Hubei, Wuhan, Chongqing and other Chinese cities. The Chinese are NOT going back to work. The CCP will be going the way of the dodo in a few months. Pray. Put your affairs in orders. I am sorry, I cannot post much as Iam busy prepping myself. I really could care less if you believe me or not. 

Here is a good lead by a pathologist. youtu.be/GuBB3GNGQlk

UK's fine Dr. John Campbell has many fine podcasts out there: youtube.com/watch?v=02TwdiRUJTA

[Boomer6969]

2 hours ago, richard10365 said:

Actually, there is some historical truth to his assumptions. Google it. However, what happens above the equator may not necessarily happen below the equator.

Yes, but this bright Minister is unaware of the fact that the weather is NEVER cold in Thailand. 

[Wiggy]

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

This ain't the FLU

No, but it's symptoms and behaviour are similar. 

Edited February 24, 2020 by Wiggy

[bergan]

2 hours ago, BKKrichard said:

Under control?

Let's start at the basics.

 

Where can you get yourself tested?

 

If you really need to know, it may be too late. Get a face mask (to stop spreading it) and a case of Lao Kao (to at least go out with a bang).

Edited February 24, 2020 by bergan
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[metisdead]

A post containing unsubstantiated information has been removed.  If there is any valid information to share, please post with a link to a valid source as we do not welcome scaremongering.

[burgdawg]

...excuse me...but my Page 2 post got yanked by someone not conversant with the status on the ground in China: 2+ million dead, incinerated. 4.5+ infected. This thing is projected out to reduce the 1.4 billion Chinese population to 500 million. Do your own homework and check YouTube for Dr. John Campbell from UK. Also, type in "Dr. Chris Martenson Coronavirus." Dr. Martenson has been publishing videos since late January. 

You really do not have much time to prepare as Thailand has been "seeded" quite nicely by all the flights allowed in from Wuhan. They never stopped. This is bioweapon, a chimeric virus not seen in nature. Italy, South Korea and Japan all facing LOCKDOWNS of their own. You will as well.

"He who panics first, panics best" and George Carlin who posited "....eat well, exercise, die anyway!"

Pray, lads.

[manhood]

Who let this idiot of a minister out of his cage. I thought Trump is top of the list of untrustful politicians but this minister is topping Trump! Poor country with these idiots leading the country!

[burgdawg]

metisdead...oh, the information is real alright. You will be the one with egg on your face.

This is not being repeated own the press out of tacit approval by many to keep a lid on accurate info.

Do your own due diligence. I am sorry, I cannot help you guys further. Millions dead in China and soon, all of Asia will be in lockdown.

[hobz]

3 hours ago, Canuck1966 said:

This character is a complete and utter charlatan

He needs to be expunged from society

The people running this country (into the ground) are absolutely the dreggs of humanity

Can't imagine there is a more hopeless set of sub humans governing any country in the whole world

All true but I think you need better imagination

[transam]

Well at least all those in control, what ever department, are all on the same wavelength.....

[hobz]

6 minutes ago, burgdawg said:

...excuse me...but my Page 2 post got yanked by someone not conversant with the status on the ground in China: 2+ million dead, incinerated. 4.5+ infected. This thing is projected out to reduce the 1.4 billion Chinese population to 500 million. Do your own homework and check YouTube for Dr. John Campbell from UK. Also, type in "Dr. Chris Martenson Coronavirus." Dr. Martenson has been publishing videos since late January. 

You really do not have much time to prepare as Thailand has been "seeded" quite nicely by all the flights allowed in from Wuhan. They never stopped. This is bioweapon, a chimeric virus not seen in nature. Italy, South Korea and Japan all facing LOCKDOWNS of their own. You will as well.

"He who panics first, panics best" and George Carlin who posited "....eat well, exercise, die anyway!"

Pray, lads.

I could possibly imagine china hiding a huge death toll. But how do you explain the low death toll outside china? How does it fit with the narrative you're spreading?

[burgdawg]

You've been warned. The time to act is now. Hunker in place would be my call. Self-medicate at home. Hospitals will be no-go zones. Up 2 u. Pray lads, Pray.