Thai govt to decide on extending emergency decree, easing COVID-19 restrictions

[pixelaoffy]

13 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Have you offered your opinion to the government? And governments around the world?

 

Perhaps WHO would be interested?

WHO. Read the report on its failings. This came out long before Trump withdrew funding. https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/health-who-future/

[idiot farang]

17 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

Have you offered your opinion to the government? And governments around the world?

 

Perhaps WHO would be interested?

Yeah, the WHO has really nailed this one. ahem.

[pixelaoffy]

5 minutes ago, idiot farang said:

Well, you're accurate on the no-brainer part.

 

Might want to entertain a little perspective and turn off CNN for a bit. A LOT of things are far more 'deadly' than this virus to the average person. Going anywhere near a Thai road would be one example. A "measure to support a lower accident rate from these deadly roads, like closing them and banning motorized transport" would surely be a no-brainer as well- yes?!?

In another example of a deadly activity, you odds of dying from choking on your food are 1 in 2,696 (no kidding)! Well, I think we all know what the governments around the world should ban next to protect us...

perfect summation 

[Eibot]

1 hour ago, rkidlad said:

Seems to me that the numbers being given to the public make for nice reading, but the government know they aren't reflective of what's really going on. 

Why would the government give fictional numbers that don't support the measures. 

 

You cannot justify extending a lock-down with only 9 new sick people. More people died alone today from chocking on a fish bone. 

[brucec64]

14 minutes ago, OnTheGround said:

State of Emergency likely to be extended 

 

The word is likely,

Not yet set in stone.

Whatever it will be, we know tomorrow.

 

If you read the article in BP, you will see that the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration meeting that made this decision was chaired by Prayuth. It's safe to assume that this will be decided by the cabinet tomorrow.

[pixelaoffy]

3 minutes ago, Eibot said:

Why would the government give fictional numbers that don't support the measures. 

 

You cannot justify extending a lock-down with only 9 new sick people. More people died alone today from chocking on a fish bone. 

In Thailand the Gov doesnt have to justify anything! it is not a democratic country accountable to anyone. 

[KhunJH]

34 minutes ago, keith101 said:

I just want to be able to travel into the next Province so i get into Makro and get some food that is not available in Uttaradit . Uttaradit has Tesco and that's it absolutely pathetic but i am hoping that CP Group get to buy out Tesco so that we get  a Makro here .

What can you get in Macro, [I don't shop in Macro], that is so much better than in Tesco?

[brucec64]

10 minutes ago, idiot farang said:

Well, you're accurate on the no-brainer part.

 

Might want to entertain a little perspective and turn off CNN for a bit. A LOT of things are far more 'deadly' than this virus to the average person. Going anywhere near a Thai road would be one example. A "measure to support a lower accident rate from these deadly roads, like closing them and banning motorized transport" would surely be a no-brainer as well- yes?!?

In another example of a deadly activity, you odds of dying from choking on your food are 1 in 2,696 (no kidding)! Well, I think we all know what the governments around the world should ban next to protect us...

It was quite obvious from the start that this post was going to use the "road accident" analogy. Getting boring actually...

 

One more time for the slower ones in the room. Road accidents do not spread exponentially. One accident does not spread to 2 then to 4, ... Not the same thing at all. 

[Greg O]

The only emergency would be flying on Banzai Airlines ( lion air)..

[keith101]

2 minutes ago, KhunJH said:

What can you get in Macro, [I don't shop in Macro], that is so much better than in Tesco?

I buy a large 1kg block of cheddar cheese and at least 2 packs of chili pork sausages which i cannot get anywhere here plus other things on top and Makro is slightly cheaper and better quality than Tesco .

[Kaopad999]

Fingers crossed they extend it for at least another 2 months. So far it's worked really well. 
As that old saying goes "If if it's not broke, then why try to fix it"

Edited April 27, 2020 by Kaopad999

[brucegoniners]

Frankly I don't understand the alcohol ban. How do they think that helps anything at all? It just makes people more agitated and <deleted> off. A drink relaxes you.

 

We're well stocked up, so it's no problem, but it's idiotic to not allow alcohol sales and makes zero sense in the grand scheme of things.

 

And no, bars shouldn't be open yet.

 

But if restaurants are allowed to open then why shouldn't they be allowed to sell alcohol? Supermarkets as well for that matter.

[jimmjam]

I think they should atleast open restuarants, with the 2 metre spacing rule plus no alcohol to be sold by the restaurants too. To stop it turning into a bar.

I would like to go out and eat a meal.

[Matzzon]

39 minutes ago, losername said:

Certainly people need to understand the benefits of the emergency decree.  On the other hand complaining is part of freedom of speech, not something to be punished for.  I do not recall reports of widespread rule breaking since the early days of meetings at boxing stadiums and chicken fights.  It is the Thai nature that a few will break some rules but there has not been widespread disobedience like there is with motorcycle safety helmets etc.  I think it is going well and sooner rather than later, a little at a time, there could be easing of selected rules.  Whether the government sees it like that is another thing altogether. 

Over 16000 persons breaking the curfew, on the side of the boxing station. Sure, only 16000 too many.

Nobody is punishing anybody for freedom of speech. Where do you get that from. Does that mean you still do not understand the importance of following the rules, so that it might be quicker next time? They have not introduced the emergency decree because you are using freedom of speech. It has do do with a pandemic and a virus named Covid-19.

Edited April 27, 2020 by Matzzon

[ericnoodeeka]

9 minutes ago, keith101 said:

I buy a large 1kg block of cheddar cheese and at least 2 packs of chili pork sausages which i cannot get anywhere here plus other things on top and Makro is slightly cheaper and better quality than Tesco .

Why cant you go to makro in another province? I drove from bangkok to sakon nakhon and then back to bkk 2 days later. That was last weekend .Not got checked anywhere.no roadblock , nothing. So its easy to travel if u have to.

Edited April 27, 2020 by ericnoodeeka

[johng]

6 minutes ago, Kaopad999 said:

So far it's worked really well. 

Its worked really well to destroy peoples jobs,businesses and the economy !!

[idiot farang]

7 minutes ago, brucec64 said:

One more time for the slower ones in the room. Road accidents do not spread exponentially. One accident does not spread to 2 then to 4, ... Not the same thing at all. 

The slow people in the room are the ones buying 100% into the hysteria being propagated by their handlers with nary a modicum of independent thought.

This is the most expensive experiment in human history- ignoring EVERYTHING know about viruses. This isn't the bubonic plague with up to 95% mortality- geesh man, get a grip.

No herd immunity means this thing is going to linger and linger and linger. Protect the vulnerable is the correct approach. But, ya know, stop eating rn--- because that 1 in 2,696 chance of choking to death on your food is too big of a risk to take. Oh, nevermind, you're waiting for the govt. to TELL YOU to stop eating before you'll do it. Good thinking.... they know best.

[brucec64]

3 minutes ago, brucegoniners said:

Frankly I don't understand the alcohol ban. How do they think that helps anything at all? It just makes people more agitated and <deleted> off. A drink relaxes you.

 

We're well stocked up, so it's no problem, but it's idiotic to not allow alcohol sales and makes zero sense in the grand scheme of things.

 

And no, bars shouldn't be open yet.

 

But if restaurants are allowed to open then why shouldn't they be allowed to sell alcohol? Supermarkets as well for that matter.

I agree, and think that alcohol sales will probably resume. I think the original bans were put in place to ensure no Songkran festivities took hold.

[brucec64]

1 minute ago, idiot farang said:

The slow people in the room are the ones buying 100% into the hysteria being propagated by their handlers with nary a modicum of independent thought.

This is the most expensive experiment in human history- ignoring EVERYTHING know about viruses. This isn't the bubonic plague with up to 95% mortality- geesh man, get a grip.

No herd immunity means this thing is going to linger and linger and linger. Protect the vulnerable is the correct approach. But, ya know, stop eating rn--- because that 1 in 2,696 chance of choking to death on your food is too big of a risk to take. Oh, nevermind, you're waiting for the govt. to TELL YOU to stop eating before you'll do it. Good thinking.... they know best.

You're getting closer, but still don't quite get it. 

 

Here's a hint - choking also doesn't spread exponentially. See the pattern now?

[Matzzon]

58 minutes ago, idiot farang said:

So many people in the world are seemingly thrilled to have their personal freedoms taken away by a handful of power crazed authoritarians making decisions on how we can live our lives.... boggles the mind.

 

Further, a complete lack of understanding of how this 'crisis' is their wet dream test case for controlling the masses and the concept of a slippery slope. The naivete is breathtaking.

The only thing that is breathtaking is your way of thinking. Thailand has been managing the outbreak very good. The reason for that is implementation of necessary rules and regulations. Nope, nobody likes to have their freedom taken away. Not me either, but I do understand that it has been contributing to the result we stand in front of today. Something that maybe you should try and understand too, or do you prefer the same result as US, UK, Spain and Italy disregarding that much of their freedom was taken away as well? Much too late, though.

Edited April 27, 2020 by Matzzon

[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, bodga said:

Look,  look ,  over there, a  flying pig????

You must have been isolating far too long. ????

[keith101]

9 minutes ago, ericnoodeeka said:

Why cant you go to makro in another province? I drove from bangkok to sakon nakhon and then back to bkk 2 days later. That was last weekend .Not got checked anywhere.no roadblock , nothing. So its easy to travel if u have to.

I tried before and got turned around at the permanent checkpoint .

[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, johng said:

And the time after that, and the time after that  each time a bit more "normalcy" taken away and the whole world in an economic depression.

I see that you did not read my post. I especially mentioned that I did not consider the economic aspect this time. Then you had to go there anyway. Quite annoying actually.

However, yes it´s going to be a time after this, and a time after that and so on. Unless you are sitting on the capacity and the power to change the world and rid it from viruses and all other bad things that might negatively affect our life. If you do not own that capacity, please refrain from a reply.

[Matzzon]

1 hour ago, poohy said:

You sound exactly like my sister in the UK 

That's one good thing about social distancing shes there i'm here

Glad to hear you have such amazing family relations. How about we go back to topic. What do you have to say about the emergence decree?

[Tarteso]

1 hour ago, poohy said:

You sound exactly like my sister in the UK 

That's one good thing about social distancing shes there i'm here

Same here... with my ex in Europe✌️

[steven100]

6 minutes ago, keith101 said:

I tried before and got turned around at the permanent checkpoint .

yes ... that guy may have been lucky not to run into any checkpoints but you can sure as hell bet if you tried again you would be stopped .... just sayin

[totally thaied up]

44 minutes ago, pixelaoffy said:

Thai Doctors.. Clowns

Two Thai doctors saved my life two years ago. Certainly not clowns.

[metisdead]

Some posts of a trolling nature have been removed. 

[outsider]

An extension of the emergency decree with slightly less restrictions may be the best compromise, if figures continue to be low, or even drop further. People will also need to be disciplined and observe remaining restrictions for it to work.

 

Unfortunately, there are still small pockets of people who don't know how the whole thing works. They just don't get it! Case in point - a friend told me she was going to the office this morning, and I merely said, "Sure, be careful." Her response was, "Ohho... you still panic ror." That was a '<deleted>' moment for me. I explained that until new cases, active cases and everything else drops to absolute ZERO, there is always a danger, no matter how infinitesimal that percentage is. She insisted that she doesn't understand why I was still panicking and actually said, "Everything is normal."

 

I really can't fathom how deep in the sand the heads of people like these, are buried.

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by outsider

[monkfish]

I don't expect the emergency decree will be lifted any time soon now they've got a taste for absolute power again it's not going to be easy to give up.