Popular Post webfact Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 BOT to issue new Bt500 banknotes to lessen risk of Covid-19 infection By THE NATION The Bank of Thailand (BOT) on Thursday (March 5) issued a statement urging financial institutes to use new Bt500 bills instead of existing Bt1,000 bills as a measure to lessen the risk of Covid-19 infection, saying that some of banknotes might be contaminated. Under this measure, the central bank will collect banknotes and place them in quarantine for 14 days, before putting them back in circulation after the incubation period. To maintain liquidity in the market, the BOT will issue new Bt500 bills as a replacement for Bt1,000 bills, of which approximately ten per cent will be collected. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30383514 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-06 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 What? Banknotes being quarantined?Also, the last time I looked there were 20s, 50s, 100s and lots of coins around. Are these people serious? Utter madness. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 oh dear 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Creasy Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 ????♂️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 16 minutes ago, Wiggy said: Are these people serious? I think they are, good, aren't they! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Assuming that there was such a risk, which there isn't. have they never heard of UV sterilising lamps? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaputtAlreadyNa Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Not workable. Warmest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 Headline and article seem unrelated? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted March 6, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2020 While I do see the point that banknotes might be contaminated with the virus, I fail to comprehend why THB1,000 bills are being singled out. Judging from how battered and filthy they often are, 20s, 50s and 100s surely pass through considerably more hands every day than 1,000s; and not always the cleanest hands either. So why this "discrimination" against THB1,000 bills? Are the others (literally) not worth it? And only 10% are to be collected and "quarantined? What about the other 90% that remain in circulation? Are they considered "safe"? And by what assessment? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: BOT to issue new Bt500 banknotes to lessen risk of Covid-19 infection Ah, an internal matter: Change comes from within. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtof2 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: Headline and article seem unrelated? Admin has been Coronavirus infected with a banknote 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtof2 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, PatOngo said: Are these people serious? 2 hours ago, PatOngo said: I think they are, good, aren't they! ???? They are awesome. For the few ones who were still wondering about their capacities/abilities, proof is made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Now I praise myself lucky and safe having enough 100€ bills from pre Covid-19 year(s)….???????????? it's a crazy time now.... contaminated money …. Edited March 6, 2020 by david555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Wiggy said: What? Banknotes being quarantined?Also, the last time I looked there were 20s, 50s, 100s and lots of coins around. Are these people serious? Utter madness. Check BILL for those who need training in high speed note checking 7-11 the rapid riffle, of course busy places may be just as hazardous as handling laundered money, whole things a masquerade to receive WHO aid while not emptying hotels short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 It's annoying when I get 30,000 Baht (ATM limit) in 500 Baht bills as they can barely fit in the wallet as the wedge is so thick. It's a good job I've been keeping a rolling stock of 1000's in my own little quarantine zone here in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadgw Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Another pointy head has had a brain meltdown... ohhh dear!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condobrit001 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 April 1st has come early this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I’d like to know the current BoT USD reserves balance. A curious currency inversion took place in the last 24 hours—USD/Baht down over 1%, while Chinese Yuan actually rose by the same hourly pattern. Something’s rotten at BoT... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 There are two ways to get a warm fuzzy feeling. 1. is to come out with absolutely ridiculous statements and try to look intelligent the other way is P!SS your pants.Strongly suggest these guys take a change of clothes to work. Maybe better for their career prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I wonder why they don't use this opportunity for another push towards going cashless. With PromptPay payments, you just touch your own phone (that you constantly touch anyway)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henricus Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30la Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: The Bank of Thailand (BOT) on Thursday (March 5) issued a statement urging financial institutes to use new Bt500 bills instead of existing Bt1,000 bills as a measure to lessen the risk of Covid-19 infection, saying that some of banknotes might be contaminated. ????? In this country every reason is good to appear in the media ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaanbiker Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Health Ministry announces list of high-risk virus-hit nations Here we go: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6?ocid=eventhub Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 The World Health Organization said the British public should exercise care when handling potentially infectious banknotes. Asked whether banknotes could be spreading coronavirus, a WHO spokesman replied: “Yes it’s possible and it’s a good question. We know that money changes hands frequently and can pick up all sorts of bacteria and viruses and things like that. “We would advise people to wash their hands after handling banknotes, and avoid touching their face. … When possible it’s a good idea to use contactless payments.”???? https://www.snopes.com/news/2020/03/06/coronavirus-cash/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 15 hours ago, ukrules said: It's annoying when I get 30,000 Baht (ATM limit) in 500 Baht bills as they can barely fit in the wallet as the wedge is so thick. It's a good job I've been keeping a rolling stock of 1000's in my own little quarantine zone here in the house. Look at the bright side of life: Double as many money notes seems more impressive, i.e. you make more face...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaan sailor Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 19 hours ago, ukrules said: It's annoying when I get 30,000 Baht (ATM limit) in 500 Baht bills as they can barely fit in the wallet as the wedge is so thick. Well, the purple 500’s give you some cache. Did you know the purple 500’s are the smallest number in circulation, And the next lowest number of bills in circulation? The blue 50’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 2 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said: Well, the purple 500’s give you some cache. Did you know the purple 500’s are the smallest number in circulation, And the next lowest number of bills in circulation? The blue 50’s. Yeah, the 50's seem to be especially rare which is shame as it's a good note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Great idea! Must remind wife to adopt black death money handling procedures for the shop - drop all notes and coins into a bowl of vinegar, hope they don't dissolve to quickly ...... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 (edited) It's the coins (metal) that can carry the virus (longest). This measure taken from Chinese playbook. It's something do as not to give appeance of doing nothing. Thailand's numbers seem less than fully disclosed. There's been zero mention if test kits. Like China I guess if you don't test, then no one has the flu. Problem solved. Edited March 7, 2020 by Number 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number 6 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Isaan sailor said: Well, the purple 500’s give you some cache. Did you know the purple 500’s are the smallest number in circulation, And the next lowest number of bills in circulation? The blue 50’s. I think the 50s are in far shorter supply in BKK. They need to reprint the 1000. The color is too close to the 100. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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