Galomir Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Hi, I'm pretty new at posting here, don't flame me if this was already discussed. My goal is not to fear monger but to raise the question. My Thai girlfriend just texted me from work. Her friend is working at a "news Thai office" (asked for clarification) and called her saying the government will make use of an emergency act for 5months to compell people to stay home. Does anyone have heard something similar or a clue what this emergency act is/would be or should I just relax and have a beer ? Edited March 23, 2020 by Galomir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 well... this would give one a virtual feeling of being in New York, London, and many Euro countries search wide online, and read/see the feedback of the many incumbents interviewed by streaming... Individuals will still be able to go to shop for food Go for lonely jogs in the Park Sing National Anthems from the Balcony... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Don't know nothing about it and ...... well even if it's true you just accept it and manage as best you can. What are you scared of ... ? i don't trust what any friend of a gf says especially in Thailand. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertik Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Remain calm, don't panic. Sit back and enjoy a cold cerveza, preferably "Dos Equis" 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 or a good book... a trilogy of 4 books, for an extended read 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galomir Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 3 minutes ago, albertik said: Remain calm, don't panic. Sit back and enjoy a cold cerveza, preferably "Dos Equis" Thanks, doing it right know. Cheers mate 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galomir Posted March 23, 2020 Author Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, steven100 said: Don't know nothing about it and ...... well even if it's true you just accept it and manage as best you can. What are you scared of ... ? i don't trust what any friend of a gf says especially in Thailand. Thanks for your reply. Afraid? Not too much as long as I'm not stopped outside while catching some fresh 2.5 particles. My knowledge of this country is still developing and as you said, hearsay here.... Reason why I was curious if some had corroborating info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazar Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 16 minutes ago, steven100 said: Don't know nothing about it and ...... well even if it's true you just accept it and manage as best you can. What are you scared of ... ? i don't trust what any friend of a gf says especially in Thailand. Lot of total and utter bs going around at the moment.......wife just called me told me now ALL farangs IN Thailand must have 3 million baht insurance for covid according to HER FRIEND, told her thats ballcocks its for NEW arrivals in to Thailand from over seas etc who must have $100000 which equates to about 3 million and also a letter of being covid free 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Galomir said: Does anyone have heard something similar or a clue what this emergency act is/would be or should I just relax and have a beer ? thank you for this info. very similar to other topics that were started about people being told about the Bangkok shutdown and then it happened. go to Reddit with it also. Edited March 23, 2020 by NCC1701A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 It's all very well declaring things like this, and my UK and others countries are rolling out support for people, for rent , for free food delivery, for access to food etc. BUT, what is Thailand suggesting for its people - will it roll out free food and money who will have no income for 5 months ? Some people live hand to mouth . day by day. I think it will never work in Thailand, people will die from starvation with no income to support themselves. Government doshing out a thousand baht for a family a month will be a joke ! Recycling people will starve, lottery sellers will starve - Thailand economy will be destroyed - maybe that's good for the junta thoug 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 The government engaged the emergency contagious disease act some time ago, and it was posted in the Royal Gazette. So that is sitting there waiting for their use any time that they feel it is required. For sure, the government will need to take decisive action at certain points, but it will not be the apocalypse, just some serious inconvenience. Not understanding this is some serious denial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 37 minutes ago, Galomir said: Does anyone have heard something similar or a clue what this emergency act is/would be or should I just relax and have a beer ? If they want to do it they will, they have access to tanks, attack helicopters and guns! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Just Weird Posted March 23, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 23, 2020 (edited) Nothing like a newbie posting scaremongering third party hearsay to set off another pointless 30-page thread. Edited March 23, 2020 by Just Weird 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, PatOngo said: If they want to do it they will, they have access to tanks, Imagine the reaction in the tank when somebody sneezes ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 minute ago, RichardColeman said: Imagine the reaction in the tank when somebody sneezes ! or Farts....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 35 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: It's all very well declaring things like this, and my UK and others countries are rolling out support for people, for rent , for free food delivery, for access to food etc. BUT, what is Thailand suggesting for its people - will it roll out free food and money who will have no income for 5 months ? Some people live hand to mouth . day by day. I think it will never work in Thailand, people will die from starvation with no income to support themselves. Government doshing out a thousand baht for a family a month will be a joke ! Recycling people will starve, lottery sellers will starve - Thailand economy will be destroyed - maybe that's good for the junta thoug mate, priorities.. Quote BOT ready to pump Bt1 trillion into ailing financial markets capiche? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 22 minutes ago, Just Weird said: Nothing like a newbie posting scaremongering third party hearsay to set off another pointless 30-page thread. I'm sure you can account for half a page! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 34 minutes ago, PatOngo said: If they want to do it they will, they have access to tanks, attack helicopters and guns! sad ...... you are getting worse by the day, seek medical help before it's too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, albertik said: Remain calm, don't panic. Sit back and enjoy a cold cerveza, preferably "Dos Equis" & remember it is multi purpose ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, steven100 said: sad ...... you are getting worse by the day, seek medical help before it's too late. My posts would appear to have more impact than yours! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 1 hour ago, PatOngo said: 2 hours ago, Just Weird said: Nothing like a newbie posting scaremongering third party hearsay to set off another pointless 30-page thread. I'm sure you can account for half a page! I'm sure that you will be able to back up your claim that I post scaremongering, third party hearsay. Let's see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 2 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Imagine the reaction in the tank when somebody sneezes ! or Farts....... ... that'd go Ballistic, one of their Subs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted March 23, 2020 Share Posted March 23, 2020 Uncorroborated hearsay rumour. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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