LukeStar Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi all, me and the wife (Thai) are currently visiting from the UK, we are in Issan atm but have booked our hotels and flights to Chang Mai. My wife is pregnant and the wife's family (mainly mother) is very concerned about us traveling to Chang Mai whilst the outbreak of Coronavirus is in the mist. Personally I'm in two minds, I can't find enough information regarding this and let's face it the Government will most likely be hiding most cases as they don't want to stop the tourists coming in. Really Im just after some honest advice as to what exactly is going on there and if you would sincerely recconmend us taking the our losses on the chin and avoid going? Expats that are living here what are your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) Go for it. Buy the hand gel and quick wash after touching any surface if your overly paranoid. There is only one reported case of a expat and he posts here and is OK Edited March 5, 2020 by madmen 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 If you are in Issan at the moment ,just as much chance of catching it there, with all the workers that arrived back from Korea,many would have been from Issan, more chance of getting killed on the roads here, look how many have died already this year, just keep washing your hands. regards woorgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRich Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It’s impossible to know the real numbers, even if the government were trying to be honest about it and making every effort to keep an accurate record. Id work on the basis that you are surrounded by the virus and take every precaution ... frequent hand washing, avoiding crowds, not allowing visitors to your home, etc. Soon even the Thai authorities will be unable to hide the impact. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 17 minutes ago, LukeStar said: Hi all, me and the wife (Thai) are currently visiting from the UK, i would monitor the UK governments policy on people returning from Thailand. 17 minutes ago, LukeStar said: My wife is pregnant and the wife's family (mainly mother) is very concerned about us traveling to Chang Mai whilst the outbreak of Coronavirus is in the mist. how far along is she? 17 minutes ago, LukeStar said: Expats that are living here what are your thoughts? i live in Hua Hin a city with confirmed cases of the virus and many Chinese tourists and I go out constantly to night clubs, restaurants and malls. so far I am fine. I'm 64 years old. but i am not traveling with a pregnant wife or have to return to another country during a world wide pandemic. and it is the airports everywhere that are really a concern. bring hand sanitizer and use it. good luck. Edited March 5, 2020 by NCC1701A 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 (edited) 30 minutes ago, LukeStar said: Expats that are living here what are your thoughts? I watched a documentary a few weeks back on NetFlix called Pandemic, the professionals from that documentary recently posted this clip below, that said, they work with these viruses day in, day out. I have 4 kids and am hell bent on not allowing this virus to interfere with our day to day lives. As other posters have said, just wash hands thoroughly after touching surfaces, keep people away from your home (safe house), carry hand gels and stay away from crowds and if possible, people who will cough, sneeze etc etc. The clip starts off slow but has some great information for those interested, again, they deal with this stuff day in day, out and don't appear to be that concerned. As for the mother-in-law, you show her who's boss ???? Safe travels... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGtRgPr-jH4 Edited March 5, 2020 by 4MyEgo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Your chances are way way higher of dying in the car on the way to/from the airport than getting the virus and dying. It's the Flu - happens every - wait for it - Flu season. Ignore the Mass Hysteria - unless you like hysteria that is 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logosone Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 I'm in Chiang Mai. It's perfectly safe. Indeed more chance of dying on the roads in a car accident. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tlandtday Posted March 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2020 46 minutes ago, Logosone said: I'm in Chiang Mai. It's perfectly safe. Indeed more chance of dying on the roads in a car accident. Not if you don't drive. But you can catch the virus doing virtually nothing harmful so let's quit the silly comparison. Additionally come back in a year and count the totals. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskerDo Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 12 hours ago, NCC1701A said: i would monitor the UK governments policy on people returning from Thailand. how far along is she? i live in Hua Hin a city with confirmed cases of the virus and many Chinese tourists and I go out constantly to night clubs, restaurants and malls. so far I am fine. I'm 64 years old. but i am not traveling with a pregnant wife or have to return to another country during a world wide pandemic. and it is the airports everywhere that are really a concern. bring hand sanitizer and use it. good luck. "I go out constantly to night clubs, restaurants and malls.".... Stupid is as stupid does. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYGuy816 Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 It's fine. Just avoid crowds, wear a face mask and keep a sanitizer in handy. Safe travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Please refrain from personal attacks. Even when correcting someone's inaccurate information as we'll just have to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdnvic Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 15 hours ago, canthai55 said: Your chances are way way higher of dying in the car on the way to/from the airport than getting the virus and dying. It's the Flu - happens every - wait for it - Flu season. Ignore the Mass Hysteria - unless you like hysteria that is It is not the flu. It has a mortality rate many times that of the average flu. No, you should not panic, but dismissive misinformation helps nobody. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-the-new-coronavirus-compare-with-the-flu/ 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayaout Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 All the cases of pregnant women/new born that I read about recovered. The risk is mostly for +60 and/or with precondition. At least practice good hygiene and remind your wife if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logosone Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 7 hours ago, tlandtday said: Not if you don't drive. But you can catch the virus doing virtually nothing harmful so let's quit the silly comparison. Additionally come back in a year and count the totals. No, let's not, he'll certainly have to drive to his accomodation and that will be far more dangerous than any supposed chance of catching a virus in a city that has virtually no issue with Coronavirus. Additionally come back in a year and tell me about how ridiculous the mass hysteria was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Living in C.M. I recommend to you, avoid this place until rain season comes. The pollution’s levels, make me run and scape to the south beaches every years from February to May. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 20 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: As for the mother-in-law, you show her who's boss you mean just do what she says? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 I would be more concerned with the plane and travel aspects... CM itself is very very quiet... even shopping malls are quiet.. tourist streets are desolate... though out in the countryside life goes on about normal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, kenk24 said: you mean just do what she says? Lol, maybe for you mate, mine lives 400 metres up the road, not a word of English and see her about twice a year, if that, like I say to many, you marry your wife, not the family and if the wife can't understand that in the beginning before the bells and whistles, then it's NEXT ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said: Lol, maybe for you mate, mine lives 400 metres up the road, not a word of English and see her about twice a year, if that, like I say to many, you marry your wife, not the family and if the wife can't understand that in the beginning before the bells and whistles, then it's NEXT ! yeah, I was just joking... my MIL is a rather quiet, very unassuming lady... never a bad word from her... she would always just laugh and smile when I spoke... took me 2 years to find out she doesn't speak Thai... ps - but I did marry the family - - and it has been a really good thing... nice country people. Edited March 6, 2020 by kenk24 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventenio Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, LukeStar said: My wife is pregnant I would put your unborn child first. The stress from your wife, POLLUTION, and there is probably a greater virus risk when traveling (plane, etc...) IF anything happens at all, the in-laws will hate you for LIFE. rather be safe than sorry. Edited March 6, 2020 by Ventenio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, kenk24 said: really good thing... nice country people Kudo's to that, mine if kept at bay ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canthai55 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 20 hours ago, canthai55 said: Your chances are way way higher of dying in the car on the way to/from the airport than getting the virus and dying. It's the Flu - happens every - wait for it - Flu season. Ignore the Mass Hysteria - unless you like hysteria that is It's LIKE the Flu - all Nits Picked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 6 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: Kudo's to that, mine if kept at bay ???? you float them out into the gulf? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOK Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 3:21 PM, canthai55 said: Your chances are way way higher of dying in the car on the way to/from the airport than getting the virus and dying. It's the Flu - happens every - wait for it - Flu season. Ignore the Mass Hysteria - unless you like hysteria that is 10 hours ago, cdnvic said: It is not the flu. It has a mortality rate many times that of the average flu. No, you should not panic, but dismissive misinformation helps nobody. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-does-the-new-coronavirus-compare-with-the-flu/ You're both wrong. A precise estimate of the case fatality rate is impossible at present. https://smw.ch/article/doi/smw.2020.20203 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Mortality will always vary. Different countries will have better healthcare than others. Some population groups and demographics will be hit harder than others, but in all cases the mortality rate is many times that of influenza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) 42 minutes ago, cdnvic said: Mortality will always vary. Different countries will have better healthcare than others. Some population groups and demographics will be hit harder than others, but in all cases the mortality rate is many times that of influenza. From watching a lot of health authorities from the west in the past 24 hours, apparently the mortality rate for any particular country or area also depends on how much or how little they're doing in the way of virus testing. In the U.S., where they're late and slow to begin testing, many of the confirmed cases are those who end up being obviously seriously ill and thus tend to have worse outcomes on average. But in South Korea, by contrast, they have a much broader and more aggressive testing program, which pulls in more virus confirmations, but also more with lesser or no symptoms. So that pushes the overall average among confirmed cases there to better outcomes. Edited March 6, 2020 by TallGuyJohninBKK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesekraft Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 lot of ignorant people spreading disinformation in here: this is NOT the flu. It has 35x the death rate of the flu, is far more infectious, is new (no immunity), re-infects within weeks killing some people, lasts on surfaces for up to 28 days, and is airborne. Don't travel if you don't have to. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hmficc Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 3/5/2020 at 3:21 AM, canthai55 said: Your chances are way way higher of dying in the car on the way to/from the airport than getting the virus and dying. It's the Flu - happens every - wait for it - Flu season. Ignore the Mass Hysteria - unless you like hysteria that is It is not the Flu. Why would say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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