Makro is screening and I was refused entry

[eyecatcher]

Long queue to get into Makro today.

Two of their security men are using hand held forehead temperature scanners before allowing people in.

 

1 in 10 appeared to be refused access. I was refused, tested me twice and the red light told him I had to wait.....wait for what?

Several people were waiting and their empty trolleys now blocking the doors.

Decided to test the other temperature scanner, again seems I was too hot.

Went to the bathrooms, splashed my face with cold water and got the green light.

 

So, what is the point?

Did I have flu symptoms just because I like to park away from everyone else and enjoy a walk in the sun.

 

If they want accurate body temperatures then they need to be doing it properly and use rectal thermometers...surely?

[Berkshire]

15 minutes ago, eyecatcher said:

Went to the bathrooms, splashed my face with cold water and got the green light.

55555....interesting.  I didn't know they were rejecting those with high temps, thought it was just a courtesy fyi thing.  I went to Makro the other day and got tested (temp fine). 

[GalaxyMan]

Same happened to me in Samui an hour ago, but I'm such a cool dude, I had no trouble getting in. ????

[terminatorchiangmai]

Happend to me yesterday. The reading said 36 which is not correct also but was jot a problem.

Everyone in front of me had 39 , not 37.

I don't think the termos used are any good.

[Nakmuay887]

They have scanned and denied people, told them to sit a few minutes, re scanned them and then let them enter. It's a miracle that they were cured so quickly 

Edited March 4, 2020 by Nakmuay887

[Nakmuay887]

But my real question what are they going to do if they actually find someone with the virus? They aren't a hospital. It's a grocery store. Everyone in the vicinity will already be at serious risk. The temperature check really does nothing. 

 

It's like when I was scanned after arriving back to northern Thailand last week. Had my temperature checked leaving the airport at my destination. Meaning anyone on the plane with me would have been at risk as they just shared a 90 minute domestic flight with me. Seems backwards. 

[NCC1701A]

2 hours ago, eyecatcher said:

So, what is the point?

the security guards got bored of pretending to be security guards and wanted to play doctor.

[kekalot]

yeah I can attest they are doing the same dumb <deleted> at Makro in Cha-am 2 days ago

I usually walk there in the sun and as it's about a 30m walk and I would be hot AF normally.

 

luckily when I went there 2 days ago it was like 9:30pm and I wasn't hot, I would have been irritated if they turned me away after walking 30 minutes.

 

maybe we need to be buying those blue things they put on kids foreheads to cool them down now?

probably get deported for using those, lol

 

[Lacessit]

"If they want accurate body temperatures then they need to be doing it properly and use rectal thermometers...surely? "

 

Are you living in hope?

[Vacuum]

28 minutes ago, Nakmuay887 said:

They have scanned and denied people, told them to sit a few minutes, re scanned them and then let them enter. It's a miracle that they were cured so quickly 

It's all about the numbers of 'possibly infected'...

[ivor bigun]

3 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

"If they want accurate body temperatures then they need to be doing it properly and use rectal thermometers...surely? "

 

Are you living in hope?

Would not have minded watching or even helping them do it to the lady in front of us this afternoon???? mind you doubt if the wife would have let me.lol

[Peter Denis]

32 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

the security guards got bored of pretending to be security guards and wanted to play doctor.

Yes, but this only stage 1 of the Grand Plan.  In stage 2 they will start doing the rectal temperature measurements.  And in stage 3 they will finally unveil what the 'C' in their name stands for...

 

[NCC1701A]

one good thing coming out of all of this is hand sanitizer is popping up at Bluport Mall, Gourmet Market, Tops and Big C.

 

and people are using it.

 

by the way, did you know Big C is my nickname?

 

[GalaxyMan]

Just now, NCC1701A said:

one good thing coming out of all of this is hand sanitizer is popping up at Bluport Mall, Gourmet Market, Tops and Big C.

 

and people are using it.

 

by the way, did you know Big C is my nickname?

 

Saw a huge display of hand sanitizers at Makro, too.

[Happy Grumpy]

44 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

the security guards got bored of pretending to be security guards and wanted to play doctor.

One gave me a course of antibiotics. 

[madmen]

This is why all of my shopping is online, mostly Tesco and lazada and that was before the virus hit. Supermarkets, traffic, long lines etc 

Let someone else do the donkey work! 

 

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Edited March 4, 2020 by madmen

[Just Weird]

33 minutes ago, kekalot said:

maybe we need to be buying those blue things they put on kids foreheads to cool them down now?

probably get deported for using those

No danger of deportation because those things do nothing to reduce the body temperature.  They may make the wearer feel cooler, as would anything damp and cold, but that's all.

[bkk6060]

43 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

the security guards got bored of pretending to be security guards and wanted to play doctor.

Ha yes.

Today the dude asked me to open wide to check my throat?...

Temperature and hand sanitizer required prior to entry.

I passed and bought some water.  

 

 

[Lacessit]

9 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

one good thing coming out of all of this is hand sanitizer is popping up at Bluport Mall, Gourmet Market, Tops and Big C.

 

and people are using it.

 

by the way, did you know Big C is my nickname?

 

I think that's called leading with your chin. I'll let it go, for fear of wrath from on high. Big C and Tops in Chiang Rai has the hand sanitizer. I'd just like to know where the hell I can buy it.

[Lacessit]

3 minutes ago, madmen said:

This is why all of my shopping is online, mostly Tesco and lazada and that was before the virus hit. Supermarkets, traffic, long lines etc 

Let someone else do the donkey work! 

 

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How do you know the packages you are getting are not coated with coronavirus?

[NCC1701A]

4 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I'd just like to know where the hell I can buy it.

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/wendy-alcohol-gel-hand-sanitizer-without-using-water-480ml-i713792913-s1367576915.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlistcategory.list.27.5b515bcfj0ixcZ&search=1

 

5 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

I think that's called leading with your chin.

its a dirty job but somebody has to do it.

[Brer]

30 minutes ago, GalaxyMan said:

Saw a huge display of hand sanitizers at Makro, too.

My Makro was sold out only had ordinary Dettol, so I bought a three pack of vinegar, my grandma swore it kills all germs, moulds etc, probably my granddad too.

[flare]

Got tested at Big C Mae Hia today.

[samsensam]

 

i had a red light last week on entering a government building, they let me in ????, i've been checked every day since on entering and not had a red light, assume there was a problem with the machine as i know when i have a fever, and i cant have a fever for just one day... can i?!

[BestB]

I guess all the sick people will now hand to shop elsewhere . 
 

what’s next. Go go bars doing the oral tests ?

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

"If they want accurate body temperatures then they need to be doing it properly and use rectal thermometers...surely? "

 

Imagine immigration at the airport if they did that

[OneMoreFarang]

And I am sure if there would be no controls or they would let anybody in then some people would still complain.

I am sure their temperature control is far away from perfect. But if it keeps only one infected person out of a store then that is already good news.

[eyecatcher]

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

"If they want accurate body temperatures then they need to be doing it properly and use rectal thermometers...surely? "

 

Are you living in hope?

It would sure as hell make it the most interesting trip to Makro ever

[NE1]

Off location , but took my missus to physio at the large hospital near us . All entrances bar one have been closed. Everybody gets the temp. test done , and if you are okay they stick a green bit of tape to your shirt......I asked the missus what would happen if your temp. was high " they won't let you in " ha ha , I said it is a hospital , this is where people come if they are sick . She just shrugged her shoulders and walked away.

[Yorkshire Tea]

16 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

But if it keeps only one infected person out of a store then that is already good news.

Best to assume everyone one out there is infected & take your own precautions.  Just like when driving here, assume everyone is a retard & likely to pull out infront of you or perform some other brain dead manoeuvre. Every man for himself ????