Thailand’s PM will take decisive action over COVID-19, but at the right time

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, Tayaout said:

Good to know that the prime minister will make decisions. I would never had guessed. 

That's what he is good at, guessing. 

[RJRS1301]

4 hours ago, TheAppletons said:

So...he hasn't really decided when to take decisive action?

No he is waiting for the "magic number" of infections and deaths, before he does that.

 

One cannot rush these things, after all his Health Minister claims WHO is full of admiration of their actions

 

Are chin masks the new fashion trend??

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by RJRS1301

[sapson]

For the hundredth time of mentioning it.

 

How about starting with the simple tasks first, like making face masks and sanitizer gel available to buy at all pharmacies nationwide at normal prices!!!

 

Could the PM possibly manage that ......maybe he needs the weekend to think about it.

 

Divert the smart BMWS from the oh so important task of arresting  farangs for heinous visa violations and use them as a rapid delivery fleet for the menial less important supply of essentials to your people.

[RJRS1301]

2 minutes ago, sapson said:

Divert the smart BMWS from the oh so important task of arresting  farangs for heinous visa violations and use them as a rapid delivery fleet for the menial less important supply of essentials to your people.

Cease the logic, or you wiil suffer the consequences

 

[metisdead]

A troll post has been removed.

[overherebc]

5 hours ago, Vigilante said:

Quarantine cometh

The only question in my mind is if he will go for the whole country or start with big cities first.

Let's hope we don't get a 2-hour warning

Yep.

One hour would be better.

[overherebc]

2 hours ago, ianezy0 said:

Thailand are doing the same as other countries in the world.

We can never stop the virus so there will be many many thousands who will inevitably catch Covid-19. Once this is understood, the governments must take the necessary steps to slow the spread.

 

Option 1. If we all carried on as normal there would be a massive influx of people with Covid-19 and the hospitals just wouldn’t cope. Not nice for a Doctor to have to decide who lives and who dies.

 

Option 2. If there was an immediate lock down of every establishment and everyone had to remain in lock down, then the virus would incubate. When the people would eventually be released from homes, the virus would be more virulent and spread like wild fire. Not to mention the panic!

 

Option 3. So, option 3 appears to be what the experts are putting forward. If you can’t stop the spread, a gradual slow down is required, so some people will inevitably catch the virus but it will slow down as more restrictions are enforced. This way, the amount of infected people will be spread over a much more lengthy period, which will, in turn, help to alleviate the overcrowding of hospitals.

 

At least, this is what I understand the reasoning.

Not sure what you mean by the virus will incubate.

My understanding is that's the period betwee catching it and showing symptoms. That happens inside you with any virus.

Or do you mean mutate

( change ) and that can make it weaker or stronger.

Edited March 21, 2020 by overherebc

[Silurian]

Bangkok closure announcement from BMA.

 

COVID-19_BMA_Announcement_20_03_20_ENG.pdf.pdf

[sammieuk1]

Remember the days when everything was 100% under control general the Chinese have served up everyone's final takeaway doomsday is here????

[Raven2]

He's waiting on orders from China.

[Kadilo]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

I don't know - you have an opinion ?

 

it is about limiting people from close contact with others - treetown in Pattaya was in full swing last night very busy serving many people beer and food - look at the ban in the UK - restaurants were not excluded but could offer a delivery service or perhaps takeaway - just no sitting

 

some of the little restaurants around pattaya that serve many could be issued with an order - no sitting - takeaway only - that would make some sense IMO

 

so yes come to treetown and order food to go - no sitting all night drinking 

 

why is a restaurant selling food any different to a bar selling beer ? this is not an alcohol ban - it is not like a Buddhist holiday, I think there is some confusion

Fair comment. I dont disagree with anything you say.  It was more the case that until they declare a lockdown as such I can’t see behaviours changing. Where they leave grey areas it will just generally be ignored. 

Ive just travelled from the sticks down to Udon. First impressions driving  to and from the airport I see many noodles bars with Thais all huddled up.
I think unless they come out and clearly ban certain practices they will pretty much just carry on as usual.  
 

I will have a stroll out later and see if there has been any real change in attitude. I was here 2 weeks ago at the weekend so will be interesting to see. 
 

PS Grab and Panda must be raking in it, or soon will be. 

[Aussieroaming]

4 hours ago, Sheryl said:

I must say this headline gave me a nice laugh.

A dark sense of humour LOL, the phrase " no time like the present" comes to mind when he talks about the right time.

[overherebc]

18 minutes ago, Raven2 said:

He's waiting on orders from China.

You're a bit late with that. See the post re closures two or three posts before yours.

[Grumpy John]

Can we be cruel to the elites mouthpiece?   I guess so seeing he has copped heaps already!   "His decisions are coming and they will effect you,  not in a good way,  so bad in fact you could up in the p00."  No,  I am not a poet!

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is ready to take decisive action at the appropriate time

That would have been 6 weeks ago.. he missed the opportunity.

Thailand is now paying the price for not doing anything pro-active,

As for tour operators they happily took the money from the infected Chinese over the New Year, now you can share the bad times too... hope you put some money in  the bank because you're going to need it. This year is dead, and next year will be a very slow recovery.. but most of you would have gone under by then.

 

[brucegoniners]

What a joke this guy is. Unbelievable!

[RJRS1301]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

over the New Year, now you can share the bad times too... hope you put some money in  the bank because you're going to need it.

cannot get to the bank to get it, and soon no one will be accepting cash as the surface could carry the virus

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by RJRS1301

[brianthainess]

7 hours ago, kcpattaya said:

Step by step...

Thailand's slogan.

Side stepping mostly.

[robert888d]

It's all too late.Actions should have been taken weeks ago.

[Emdog]

His plane is fueled and ready to go at a moment's notice. Plan ahead.

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, Silurian said:

Bangkok closure announcement from BMA.

 

COVID-19_BMA_Announcement_20_03_20_ENG.pdf.pdf 76.34 kB · 19 downloads

Monk stadium ???? closed.

[natway09]

"At the right time  ?????????

If he had stopprd flights from China, HK. Macau & others 5 weeks ago I may heve believed him

All he was thinking about was the coffers not the coffins

[englishoak]

Doing Aerobics was this fools last piece of advice, after suggesting praying in Temples would help. Just waiting for him to suggest certain coloured masks for days of the week next... 

[ParkerN]

13 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Thailand’s PM will take decisive action over COVID-19, but at the right time

When hell freezes over or when he can protect the income of his bosses?

 

 

[ParkerN]

2 hours ago, Emdog said:

His plane is fueled and ready to go at a moment's notice. Plan ahead.

I really do wish that was as funny as it ought to be...

 

 

[Lacessit]

9 hours ago, robblok said:

Yea but you miss one points bare are not essential but food is. So get over yourself and stop looking for conspiricies. Some services are essential, like food (plenty of that in shopping centers). Bars on the other hand are not essential. 

Mongers and bar girls would disagree. Never mind, now they are off to Isaan to spread some more.

[DaRoadrunner]

Should I be worried that our illustrious leader obviously hasn’t got a clue what to do? Nah, it’s only a deadly virus, mail pen rai eh.

 

This is the same man who continued to let Chinese tourists in when he should have shut the door.

Edited March 21, 2020 by DaRoadrunner

[justin case]

come on ... 90 day FREE EXTENSION for every FARANG with a valid visa

[owl sees all]

3 hours ago, RJRS1301 said:

cannot get to the bank to get it, and soon no one will be accepting cash as the surface could carry the virus

 

Absolutely bang on the money RJRS1301. The virus can stay on a surface for up to 24 hours, IMO this is one of the most obvious ways to pass the virus on.

 

I'm not sure who is going to advise Cha Cha. The medics know precious little, the TAT team even less and the military have got the commandoes at the ready, but no real plan.

 

My advice it to only handle money (coin and paper) if you have gloves on. Keep any money in a sealed metal box at home. To safeguard others, tip the money into a ceramic dish (that has had a alcohol wipe) and put them into the microwave for a couple of minutes. Care must be taken when the money has just come out as the coins will be quite hot. And also a word of caution, go easy with the alcohol. Just a smear for anything going into the microwave.

[Brigand]

4 minutes ago, owl sees all said:

.......(that has had a alcohol wipe) and put them into the microwave for a couple of minutes. Care must be taken when the money has just come out as the coins will be quite hot. And also a word of caution, go easy with the alcohol. Just a smear for anything going into the microwave.

 

To be a little more practical regarding paper money, then iron it briefly at a high temperature and wash hands afterwards as the temperature of the iron will nuke anything.