Another irresponsible statement by someone who knows no better. OPPS sorry forgot last week he promised corona virus would blow away after Songran. They obviously get their jobs through nepotism or buying them. Not through education or skill level and ability.

6 minutes ago, Paul Henry said:

Another irresponsible statement by someone who knows no better. OPPS sorry forgot last week he promised corona virus would blow away after Songran. They obviously get their jobs through nepotism or buying them. Not through education or skill level and ability.

 "blow away after Songran"

PLUS, can't recall which mini-puppet but one of them predicted that the virus probably won't survive in the hotter weather.

https://www.crash.net/motogp/news/936233/1/coronavirus-thai-motogp-will-go-ahead

 

"MotoGP has confirmed that the 2020 Thai Grand Prix will go ahead as planned, having been assured by the Thai government that there is 'no major risk' from the outbreak of coronavirus."

 

"There has also been speculation that the US might prevent entry to anyone that has recently visited certain Asian countries, including Thailand, which could cause an issue with the following MotoGP round at Austin, Texas, from April 3-5..."

 

He's holding another rally next week  were he'll turn water into wine (red in the morning  session , white in the afternoon)  Limit 5ltr per person ????

The FIA has postponed the Chinese formula 1 event April 17-19th. 

1 hour ago, neeray said:

PLUS, can't recall which mini-puppet but one of them predicted that the virus probably won't survive in the hotter weather.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/health-wellness/coronavirus-expert-says-the-virus-will-burn-itself-out-in-about-6-months/679415

5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

He said: “Regarding the measures put in place to prevent and control the spread of Covid-19 virus among the fans; the organisers, riders and teams, staffs, hotel and restaurant operators and other businesses in Buriram and surrounding provinces are confident that the Ministry of Public Health is working with the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Buriram Provincial Administrative Organization and other relevant agencies to best guarantee a safe environment. We hope to promote the OR Thailand Grand Prix 2020 as a Covid-19-free race, it will increase confidence in the country and its public health system that will be recognised worldwide, resulting in more income for the country and its people.”

 

Let's see how many European riders not show up on the grid because they were not allowed to leave their own country.

6 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Minister promises MotoGP in Buriram to be Covid-19 free

Has he been looking at his Cristal Balls again. How does He know What is he going to do . what if the Riders Aren't going to turn up . they may have something to consider ,Their own Health .

The big issue will be if there will be any people (or how many) that decide not to come, because they will be afraid of having to be quarantined upon return to their own countries.

3 hours ago, Yinn said:

Hmmm.

 

can not have flash mobs of people angry  because ban FF for fake reason = because will spread coronavirus 

 

but

 

can have have people come from other coronavirus countrys around the world to mix with local people = is ok no corona virus

 

???

Hi Yinn, so do I take it that you now recognise the problem many of us non-Thais have with the contradictory messages uttered by senior muppets ministers?

look at the Moto gp calendar. a who's who of virus. 

 

https://www.motogp.com/en/calendar

30 minutes ago, spiekerjozef said:

Let's see how many European riders not show up on the grid because they were not allowed to leave their own country.

Not to mention those who will refuse to come because for them their health is more precious than money even if there is a lot to receive

the minister of health has an engineering background but apparently zero  medical background

 

 

welcome to thailand where smiling is not limited to the village idiot

 

 

now everyone can smile

4 minutes ago, atyclb said:

the minister of health has an engineering background but apparently zero  medical background

 

Without even knowing which SUPERIOR country you were born or raised, I challenge you to post here the medical background of the health minister in that SUPERIOR country

4 hours ago, Yinn said:

can not have flash mobs of people angry  because ban FF for fake reason = because will spread coronavirus 

Thinking the GP would be an ideal venue for a FF rally? 

Guaranteed safe location by your "Government" ???? 

..how can you take the slightest notice of these guys...next they will say the noise of the bikes deters the virus.

27 minutes ago, Susco said:

33 minutes ago, atyclb said:

the minister of health has an engineering background but apparently zero  medical background

 

Without even knowing which SUPERIOR country you were born or raised, I challenge you to post here the medical background of the health minister in that SUPERIOR country

 

please tell me you are joking because your statement is astonishingly ignorant beyond silly. since you asked will share a pic of the current minister of health of colombia south america.

 

he is a medical doctor with 2 masters degrees in addition, one of which is in public health.

 

the united states equivalent of minister of health is "the surgeon general" none of which have not had medical-health care backgrounds

 

 

 

https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Paginas/Hoja-de-vida-Ministro-.aspx

1 hour ago, atyclb said:

 

please tell me you are joking because your statement is astonishingly ignorant beyond silly. since you asked will share a pic of the current minister of health of colombia south america.

 

he is a medical doctor with 2 masters degrees in addition, one of which is in public health.

 

the united states equivalent of minister of health is "the surgeon general" none of which have not had medical-health care backgrounds

 

 

 

https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Paginas/Hoja-de-vida-Ministro-.aspx

Did it take you long to find a country that has a health minister with a medical background?

 

There are 195 countries in the world, how about finding 5 others, and not from third world countries where degrees are bought.

 

Try for example some of the biggest and most advanced countries in the world like US - UK - Germany - France

 

And since you mention the US, here is the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Azar

 

And no having worked for a pharmaceutical company doesn't count as a medical background

Rubbish headline. He hopes to promote it as a Covid-9 free race. He cannot promise, nor did he.

He promised effective preventative measures, not a Covid-19 free Buri Ram moto GP.

 

Errr, someone take me to the loony bin. I just defended the guy.

I cannot believe for one moment that the ruling body of the MOTO GP will allow this event to continue.

Sporting events all round the Globe are being cancelled, or postponed due to the outbreak of Covid19, and here we have this Dinosaur of a Government Minister spouting a load of verbal Diarrhoea that the event will go ahead and will be safe for Racers, Staff, Vendors and Spectators, when in reality he has no idea at all in which direction the Virus will take the population of Thailand  ( or any other Nation )

Why does  the Government persist in making themselves look ridiculous with such statements. Or is it that they really are out of their depth on this.

How on earth can the guy say that and keep a straight face....????

2 hours ago, Susco said:

3 hours ago, atyclb said:

 

please tell me you are joking because your statement is astonishingly ignorant beyond silly. since you asked will share a pic of the current minister of health of colombia south america.

 

he is a medical doctor with 2 masters degrees in addition, one of which is in public health.

 

the united states equivalent of minister of health is "the surgeon general" none of which have not had medical-health care backgrounds

 

 

 

https://www.minsalud.gov.co/Ministerio/Paginas/Hoja-de-vida-Ministro-.aspx

Did it take you long to find a country that has a health minister with a medical background?

 

There are 195 countries in the world, how about finding 5 others, and not from third world countries where degrees are bought.

 

Try for example some of the biggest and most advanced countries in the world like US - UK - Germany - France

 

And since you mention the US, here is the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Azar

 

And no having worked for a pharmaceutical company doesn't count as a medical background

Edited 2 hours ago by Susco

 

colombia was the very first that came to mind because another former minister of health, dr virgilio galvis, internationally regarded eye surgeon / lasik surgeon is a friend of mine.

 

i used to be on staff at a colombian medical center and i am also licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the usa.

 

When the World Health Organization ranked the healthcare systems of 191 countries, Colombia came in at #22. That is better than Canada at #30 and the United States at #37. On top of this, when financial publication América Economía put together their latest annual list of Latin America’s top 58 hospitals, 23 of those hospitals were based in Colombia. That means that 40% of the top Latin American hospitals are located in Colombia.

Four of these hospitals are Joint Commission International accredited, the gold standard in world health. Two are located in Bogotá (Fundación Cardioinfantil – Instituto de Cardiología, and Hospital Universitario Fundacion Santa Fe de Bogotá), one is located in Medellín (Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe), and one is located just outside of Bucaramanga (Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia – Instituto del Corazón).

 

medical education in colombia and numerous other developing countries is very stringent and tough since the body of knowledge is essentially the same throughout the world

 

i guess you would would refuse/ not seek medical treatment in thailand or other developing country since degrees are "bought"

 

the guy you cite, alex azar is a lawyer with tons of administrative / policy experience and it seems his position mainly entails administrative stuff

 

 

jai yen yen, take it easy

17 minutes ago, transam said:

How on earth can the guy say that and keep a straight face....????

 

ever hear the expression . "don't thai to me" ??

5 hours ago, sandrabbit said:

The FIA has postponed the Chinese formula 1 event April 17-19th. 

 

Got a link.

1 minute ago, Don Mega said:

Got a link.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/feb/12/f1-chinese-gp-set-to-be-called-off-due-to-coronavirus-with-vietnam-race-at-risk#:~:text=The Chinese Grand Prix has,was paramount in the decision.

Just now, transam said:

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/feb/12/f1-chinese-gp-set-to-be-called-off-due-to-coronavirus-with-vietnam-race-at-risk#:~:text=The Chinese Grand Prix has,was paramount in the decision.

Thanks, yeah my bad I got my races mixed up.

I crew for a TA2 team and season 1 race is in Hanoi at the F1.... I got my China and Vietnam confused.

7 hours ago, Don Mega said:

Thanks, yeah my bad I got my races mixed up.

I crew for a TA2 team and season 1 race is in Hanoi at the F1.... I got my China and Vietnam confused.

but it was old news and you could have searched for it yourself ..............

23 hours ago, Don Mega said:

I doubt the health minister or his office has tipped much money into hosting the event.

He is the richest person in the Administration,deputy PM and in line to be the next PM he’s probably got every finger in as many pies as he can.

1 minute ago, FarFlungFalang said:

He is the richest person in the Administration,deputy PM and in line to be the next PM he’s probably got every finger in as many pies as he can.

And ?

as AussieBob18 said on the first page of this thread "My bet - unless the virus is brought under control in a week or so, the event will be cancelled  "  and all indications are that this thing will get a lot worse before it gets better.

This is not only about Thailand but also about people and contestants with crews coming from other countries and with health concerns , travel concerns, and travel restrictions, It is not going to happen.

I don't know what this guy is talking about, I suspect he does not know also.