snoop1130 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 BTS wants everyone in a mask By The Nation All commuters using the BTS Skytrain have been asked to wear facemasks while at the stations and aboard the trains to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Bangkok Mass Transit System said the move would both reduce the risk of infection and maintain passenger confidence. It said all stations and trains are sanitised daily before service begins. Alcohol-based hand sanitisers are provided for use before and after using the service, an idea the company said should be copied when using any form of public transportation. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30384426 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-03-19 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Great idea. Do they also supply a list of shops which don't have "no masks" signs? Today I wanted to buy masks: Out of stock, out of stock, out of stock, ... 11 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PerkinsCuthbert Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 More plain ignorance: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chris_samui Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Not sick, No mask 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Want to ride the train, wear a mask. We all know it makes no odds but just do it, it's not like it's going to cost you much. Assuming that is, you can actually find a mask to wear. 12 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matzzon Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 35 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: All commuters using the BTS Skytrain have been asked to wear facemasks while at the stations and aboard the trains to prevent the spread of Covid-19. They have asked their commuters???? Just put up a sign, and use the guards. No mask, and you don´t get on the plattform. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Great idea. Geez, anyone who at this point does not have a few masks to use seems pretty lame and unprepared. If one is desperate, some info online on how to make your own. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 BTS wants everyone in a mask. Now is this a request made in ignorance? Is it a stupid request? Are the Management of the BTS totally clueless of facts? Imagine, one infected person in one crowded carriage. He/she maybe in conversation with another. Or maybe cough or sneeze. The chances of contaminating the hand rails etc exists. As he/she does not know they are already infected, they will not wear a mask. In this scenario... Is the chance of spreading the COVID-19 virus zero if no one is wearing a mask? If all are wearing masks, whats the risk factor? Just asking, to update myself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jip99 Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 minute ago, ravip said: BTS wants everyone in a mask. Now is this a request made in ignorance? Is it a stupid request? Are the Management of the BTS totally clueless of facts? Imagine, one infected person in one crowded carriage. He/she maybe in conversation with another. Or maybe cough or sneeze. The chances of contaminating the hand rails etc exists. As he/she does not know they are already infected, they will not wear a mask. In this scenario... Is the chance of spreading the COVID-19 virus zero if no one is wearing a mask? If all are wearing masks, whats the risk factor? Just asking, to update myself. I think irrespective of the facts about how a virus is transmitted, wearing a mask is a visible message, and a reminder, of Covid-19 and may just keep people's attention. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Number 6 Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Found stacks of dire, black cloth or stretchy masks today. Look like a great germ, virus magnet. Where are the tens of millions of sanitary masks that were rounded up in the government conspiracy? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I think the main point here is - does wearing a mask put you at more risk of infection - probably not 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 there have been masks floating around recycled from hospital waste washed in a washing machine by the 100's - ironed and repackaged very hygienic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sapson Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Soo ef@@@@ing tiresome, how about the bloody government supplying facemasks nationwide so every pharmacy and 7/11 has some we can buy...... The fleet of high powered smart BMWs could be used as an express delivery service, with a photo op for the driver outside each pharmacy he managed to re stock in a day. What bl@@dy hope is their for them dealing with this crisis if they cant manage the simple task to procure and distribute masks and sanitizer throughout the country.....having previously arranged the export of millions with relative ease. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapson Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, smedly said: I think the main point here is - does wearing a mask put you at more risk of infection - probably not I agree, but with the government blaming farangs as the cause of the virus, if we take a bus or plane or the skytrain....or visit a clinic or hospital its more diplomatic to wear one, especially if the real nationwide figures and potential death count starts to be publicly shared we could be in for a great deal of resentment. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GarryP Posted March 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 19, 2020 Well as it is very difficult to find masks at the moment, I have been tying string to my wife's sanitary napkins and will be wearing one of those tomorrow. Unused napkins of course. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 minute ago, GarryP said: Well as it is very difficult to find masks at the moment, I have been tying string to my wife's sanitary napkins and will be wearing one of those tomorrow. Unused napkins of course. Necessity is the mother of invention - Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelaoffy Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Leave the crappy city 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said: Great idea. Do they also supply a list of shops which don't have "no masks" signs? Today I wanted to buy masks: Out of stock, out of stock, out of stock, ... Don't buy those cloth mask as it is useless. At least buy surgical mask or better still N95. Most of the shops I go to said out of stock as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 2 minutes ago, EricTh said: Don't buy those cloth mask as it is useless. At least buy surgical mask or better still N95. Most of the shops I go to said out of stock as well. I agree. N95 is what I want. But now I don't even get the almost useless masks - my girlfriend somehow feels better if she wears a mask - even if it is almost useless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) IDIOTS, nothing less.real reason we dont want to cancel trains like the London underground because MONEY FIRST instead we'll tel you that wearing a mask will make it safe. Edited March 19, 2020 by Chazar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkingOrders Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Whatever keeps the locals happy! I always wear one on a crowded train anyhow. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, snoop1130 said: It said all stations and trains are sanitised daily before service begins. so USELESS then , what youd really have to do is wipe EVERY surface touched by every person EVERYTIME they touch it so non stop all day, impossible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, chris_samui said: Not sick, No mask sick = dont go out also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravip Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 5 minutes ago, Chazar said: IDIOTS, nothing less.real reason we dont want to cancel trains like the London underground because MONEY FIRST instead we'll tel you that wearing a mask will make it safe. So the BTS is run by IDIOTS? Thank you. Very precious information for the file. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, bkk6060 said: Great idea. Geez, anyone who at this point does not have a few masks to use seems pretty lame and unprepared. If one is desperate, some info online on how to make your own. +1 I posted weeks ago that everyone should stock up on some masks but as expected, got shouted down by resident medical experts. I think all public places (BTS, malls, supermarkets etc) should ban entry to anyone without a mask. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricTh Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Gweiloman said: +1 I posted weeks ago that everyone should stock up on some masks but as expected, got shouted down by resident medical experts. I think all public places (BTS, malls, supermarkets etc) should ban entry to anyone without a mask. A few days ago, I asked a customer with a cough to wear a mask at Makro supermarket. Then somebody butted in and said 'it's not necessary to wear'. I didn't want to argue so i just walked away. That's how virus spread, whether it is coronavirus or other virus. Edited March 19, 2020 by EricTh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBrainer Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Might be nice if all the masks weren't exported to the highest bidder. Been trying to buy some for the last month. Every shop I try "Mot Lao" Lazada all sold out, Amazon won't ship to Thailand. Shopee, only low quality useless masks, and not even sure they will deliver or not. So I just use the train when I need to Sans mask. I hope that the average Thai understands not everybody can get one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airalee Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 I haven’t taken the BTS for weeks now. I don’t have any symptoms but don’t want to risk getting anybody else sick if I’m one of those “silent carriers”. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtank Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 The masks do nothing. Are they that stupid? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Crossy said: Want to ride the train, wear a mask. We all know it makes no odds but just do it, it's not like it's going to cost you much. Assuming that is, you can actually find a mask to wear. The cost is hadly the point, availability is, perhaps they'll be handing out masks. This does seem to be a request from the BTS and I doubt that anyone will be refused access to the trains but maybe your position gives you access to what they actually mean? Any clarification? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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