Covid-19: Government to impose state of emergency

[Ireland32]

3 hours ago, ben2talk said:

Interesting idea - since once I was barred from leaving the country by the court, yet still incurred overstay at immigration.

Me too 11,000 b Court held my passport 

Edited March 24, 2020 by Ireland32

[Zikomat]

3 minutes ago, EricTh said:

You should make full use of the 7 days extension to go back to your home country.

 

 

My bet is that on 26 of March all the immigration offices will be closed for visitors with total visa amnesty declared for everybody already in Thailand. It should have happen at least a month ago but better late than never.

[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, glennb6 said:

shut down the government? just saying.

 

na, they'll shoot themselves in their political heads to be seen "doing something". Nevermind that shutting an economy down points may well dive it into a depression, kill businesses, bankruptcies, eliminate jobs, oh, and far reduce TAX COLLECTION (oops did we not think of that).

 

Said it before, people out of work, bankrupted, no money - this leads to hunger, to anger, and pretty soon that will get expressed in very bad ways. I'll say big daddy will kill any future chances he might be looking forward to if an election were to follow. Angry people look to blame someone, just the way it works.

Ok Glenn, people are angry. Things are shut down. It will affect the economy. Hell yeah! It might even bring down everything into a depression. Is it Thailand doing all that, or is it happening all over the world? To me it looks like most countries are shutting down and order people to stay at home. That can´t be good for economy, right? No it isn´t. But, do you what? They are looking to minimize the spread of a virus outbreak and saving lives. Not only referring to the economy.

Your idea about shutting down the government is laughable. Okey, it´s not the best possible government, but their is no possibility to fix a new one right now. So, that makes you idea not viable. Any more great ideas, or are you only gonna refer to the economy and how much of your private money you are losing? Maybe it´s time to look at how many people that are dying worldwide every single day.

[Mattd]

12 minutes ago, NanLaew said:

I would wager that they would be forced to shutter between 6 pm and 6 am with no service, dine-in or take-away. Otherwise why bother with a curfew?

 

"I am declaring a national state of emergency and everyone must stay in their home between 18:00 and 06:00 the following day... unless they're hungry."

I see your point, but is not really practical to impose a ban on food delivery after say 18.00, a huge number of Thais do not have the facility to cook and if at work cannot necessarily get home before 18.00, although most I've read is suggesting 20.00hrs curfew start.

What about those on night shifts etc.?

[Skallywag]

6 minutes ago, DannyCarlton said:

I guess that they will follow the lead of several of the more sensible Western countries that have taken similar measures. So, all the above except 4. Shopping for food will be allowed, supermarkets will remain open.

Yes, California did this a week or so ago, but my ex and her niece say they think everything will shut down... stock up with a month worth of food

only have maybe 2 weeks worth of food at present

Unbelievable the worldwide panic and stumbling around by governments to try and abate this viral invasion.... 

Uncharted territories

 

Stopping the spread is all we got

[Yadon Toploy]

1 hour ago, glennb6 said:

Said it before, people out of work, bankrupted, no money - this leads to hunger, to anger, and pretty soon that will get expressed in very bad ways. I'll say big daddy will kill any future chances he might be looking forward to if an election were to follow. Angry people look to blame someone, just the way it works.

Thaksin back in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

[tomazbodner]

No point, removing the response.

Edited March 24, 2020 by tomazbodner

[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, smedly said:

you made statements of fact in your post and some assumed, evidently you are no expert - are you ? 

And you are? Please point out the thing you call facts.
 

3 hours ago, Matzzon said:

If they chose to use an emergency decree, where they will not be able to issue visas. Then I assume they will not charge any overstay fine. If you get denied for not having the papers asked for, then it´s up to you to provide them. Embassies are cooperating with that right now. If they close down their service, we will have to assume immigration will understand that.

The only thing I can see is my statement that embassies are cooperating with issuing the documents needed. That is a fact! Please point out my facts now, Mr Wiseguy.

[bbi1]

3 minutes ago, Zikomat said:

My personal opinion is that Thailand does not need any kind of foreign retirees as well. In case of emergency, they (you) might overwhelm the health system much more than the young and healthy tourists. So strategically, no offense, people like you should be deported in the first place.

+1, agreed.

[vermin on arrival]

lol...feel the love....

[Skallywag]

1 minute ago, Muskoka Digger 024 said:

I have a flight booked (Thai Smile) from Udon to Bkk on march 28 . Flight to Toronto march 29. Should I try to change Udon flight to 25 march because of interprovincial travel ban?   Any advice would be appreciated...

That would be a new topic I believe sir - up to you

Easy to start one

[Peterw42]

1 minute ago, Muskoka Digger 024 said:

I have a flight booked (Thai Smile) from Udon to Bkk on march 28 . Flight to Toronto march 29. Should I try to change Udon flight to 25 march because of interprovincial travel ban?   Any advice would be appreciated...

Depends what is announced tomorrow, cant really advise until the restrictions are known.

[faraday]

2 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

If you are over the age of 60, you are most at risk of getting it and straining the hospital and health system.

You must be a Doctor with that marvellous deduction.

[Skallywag]

Everytime I hear you Brits use the word "mods" it reminds me of Quadrophenia  555

 

Edited March 24, 2020 by Skallywag

[Gweiloman]

3 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

If you are over the age of 60, you are most at risk of getting it and straining the hospital and health system.

Absolute rubbish. Age is not a factor when considering the risks of catching it. 

[bbi1]

2 minutes ago, Gweiloman said:

Absolute rubbish. Age is not a factor when considering the risks of catching it. 

Age is a factor of dying from it though. Take a look at the stats in Italy. Younger people are potentially more likely not to require hospitalisation if they get it.

Edited March 24, 2020 by bbi1

[Zikomat]

1 minute ago, faraday said:

You must be a Doctor with that marvellous deduction.

Isn’t it a proved fact already that those Who are elder are at the higher risk of complications and the need of additional health care procedures?

[bbi1]

1 minute ago, Zikomat said:

Isn’t it a proved fact already that those Who are elder are at the higher risk of complications and the need of additional health care procedures?

Not to that poster it isn't lol

[Gweiloman]

4 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

You didn't answer my question. You just have your double standard against younger people here on tourist visas.

It has been said many times before. Try to get it into your head. Tourists are welcome. People trying to stay on tourist visas are not. Regardless of age. 

[Gweiloman]

3 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Age is a factor of dying from it though. Take a look at the stats in Italy. Younger people are potentially more likely not to require hospitalisation if they get it.

 

2 minutes ago, Zikomat said:

Isn’t it a proved fact already that those Who are elder are at the higher risk of complications and the need of additional health care procedures?

 

Just now, bbi1 said:

Not to that poster it isn't lol

The question is not about complications or hospitalisation or dying. It is about the risks of contracting the disease. Learn to read and comprehend. 

[Zikomat]

7 minutes ago, Mattd said:

And do you think that is the only cost? No overhead, no salaries, nothing? I repeat the admin cost is the same regardless, whether that is 1 Baht or 1,900 Baht is irrelevant.

I always thought that these fees are a kind of a tax for a visitors using The public facilities in Thailand (like the roads, beaches etc). So why the one using those public infrastructure for 7 days pays the same amount as the one using it all year long?

By the way, the easy calculation will show you that if those fees were a big part of administrative fees like salaries etc - then every one of those working at immigration would have 100 k usd salary a month at least. 

Edited March 24, 2020 by Zikomat

[Denim]

Hope monks are stopped from making their alms rounds if only to save my choice food goodies from disappearing.

[jmccarty]

Bickering over this is going to help everyone!  <deleted> do us people do if this becomes lawless?  Anyone have armed security on 911?

[Gweiloman]

1 minute ago, bbi1 said:

Neither are people on retirement visas who don't have the required health insurance policies or the required 800k in the bank. That doesn't stop TV being full of those people trying to find ways to stay here and game the system.

That’s correct. Those without the required financial means are not welcome. Health insurance policies are only required for those on a specific visa which has a loophole on the financial requirements. 

[CGW]

9 minutes ago, jmccarty said:

Bickering over this is going to help everyone!  <deleted> do us people do if this becomes lawless?  Anyone have armed security on 911?

Our security guard has only one arm, no idea what happened there! seems armless enough though ???? 

[faraday]

14 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Not to that poster it isn't lol

[kimamey]

19 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

If you are over the age of 60, you are most at risk of getting it and straining the hospital and health system.

Yes I  know that although a fit person over 60 Is less of a risk than a younger person with health issues.

 

My point was that it's not necessarily so easy for someone to go back to their own country if they are married here and possibly supporting a family. 

[faraday]

1 minute ago, CGW said:

Our security guard has only one arm, no idea what happened there! seems armless enough though ???? 

At the time, he was legless & had an accident, severing his arm.

Poor chap.

[RJRS1301]

18 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Age is a factor of dying from it though. Take a look at the stats in Italy. Younger people are potentially more likely not to require hospitalisation if they get it.

Italy as I stated previously has on of the most aged populations in the world.

Italy has one of the oldest populations in the world, with a median age of about 46 years old. Nearly 60% of the population is aged 40 and over, about 23% of which is over 65 – heightening the population’s risk with regards to the novel coronavirus currently spreading through Italy.

[bwpage3]

Living in Florida. The current situation is there is no lock down of any type, people are free to move around and many are still having to go to work. Those that are able to work from home, many companies are allowing them to do so. Some major attractions like Disney and Universal are closed temporarily. The supply lines to the groceries stores are holding up well, there was a temporary shortage of toilet paper and other things (hoarding mentality), however I have always found the major food items to be well stocked. The price of gasoline has dropped to its lowest point in a couple of years. Lots of fast food restaurants have the drive thru and carry out open, but no sit down service. Lots of food home delivery options. Beaches closed off the parking lots, however people park elsewhere and are still on the beaches. All schools and colleges have gone to online classes for the rest of the year. Includes our son's college. He is now doing it online from home. The media seems to drive an excessive hysteria, pulling out horror stories here and there that fit their marketing needs. (paid news) when the numbers of cases versus an entire population, are much lower than the common flu. The common flu killed 80,000 people last year with not one story making the news? You have to really question that? People for the most part seems to be aware, most of the stores have taped X's on the floor of the checkout registers to ensure people don't stand to close together (social distancing). US Government is trying to pass a CV bill that the democrats have stalled that would get every person $3,000. If you understand the numbers, the odds are greater getting struck by lightning than this virus. To add one more thing? You hardly see anyone anywhere wearing a mask at all.

 

Edited March 24, 2020 by bwpage3