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

[NanLaew]

1 minute 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 .

Oooooh... Uttaradit, eh? Bad choice there.

[248900_1469958220]

2 minutes ago, unamazedloso said:

Woohoo,.... more good nights sleep with no idiots racing around at night time. Lets hope those alcohol restrictions ease. All the local shops are all out!!

I would move if I were you. The racing will return.

[Ranshoko]

If they go along the route as outlined then it could be considered as a sensible route. The buying of alcohol for home consumption really should not be an issue. However, entertainment bars in Bangkok, Pattaya and elsewhere will likely be shut for some months as they represent a hazard. Things are better but caution is still required

[realfunster]

11 minutes ago, steven100 said:

17 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Do you think Prayut should vote in favour of continuing the emergency decree or do you not care what he does? 

If it means ensuring the transmission rate of infections drop then sure, why not. 

 

It's surely a given that the 'emergency decree' will be continued beyond April 30th, this is what gives Prayut the executive powers to 'manage' this situation.

Being reasonable, it's not quite over yet. 

 

What will be interesting is to see is what current restrictions are potentially eased from May 1st on business openings, local travel & curfews etc. 

I am not expecting any developments on international travel restrictions for a few weeks (or possibly longer) yet. 

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by realfunster
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[Baerboxer]

6 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.

 

Whilst there is a grain of truth about the desires of politicians to use any excuse to bolster their power, control, ego, wealth and security of office, regardless of nationality or place on the political spectrum, what's the alternative you see? Anarchy? That'd work really well in a pandemic wouldn't it!

[brucec64]

32 minutes ago, steven100 said:

seems sensible to me, lift some restrictions but keep the social distance in place. 

Strange times indeed, because I actually find myself in agreement with steven100! ????

[rkidlad]

Just now, Hockeybik said:

Please tell what is really going on. 

9 cases nationwide doesn't warrant the continuation of the emergency decree for another month, in my opinion. 

 

 

 

 

[korse]

39 minutes 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

Seems like your sister got all the brain.

[steven100]

8 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.

It's a case of enforcing rules so that the virus transmission and infection rate eventually subside so that we can all live a normal life again. If the rules were not enforced the transmission of the virus would continue and increase.  simple really  ..... 

[jimn]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

If this measure helps support a lower to minimal infection rate from a deadly virus then it's a no brainer.

I agree, I thought they might allow foreigners on an extension of stay based on marriage or even all married spouses to return, subject to 14 days quarantine of course. I know a few people whose husband went away to work or visit family and are alone. Its a tough one.

[Baerboxer]

1 minute ago, realfunster said:

 

It's surely a given that the 'emergency decree' will be continued beyond April 30th, this is what gives Prayut the executive powers to 'manage' this situation.

Being reasonable, it's not quite over yet. 

 

What will be interesting is to see is what current restrictions are potentially eased from May 1st on business openings, local travel & curfews etc. 

I am not expecting any developments on international travel restrictions for a few weeks (or possibly longer) yet. 

 

 

Of course you're correct. Better to slowly move forward so that things can be reversed if necessary. No country will simply go from one extreme to the other given the massive uncertainties and lack of knowledge on this virus.

 

The moaning seems to be coming mainly from posters missing their boozing!

[FarFlungFalang]

Shutdown due t Thanathorn!

[Baerboxer]

2 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

9 cases nationwide doesn't warrant the continuation of the emergency decree for another month, in my opinion. 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Perhaps WHO would be interested?

[homeseeker]

So is the booze ban to continue?!

[losername]

57 minutes ago, Matzzon said:

The emergency decree has to be in place until people stop complaining and understand it is helping them and the rest of the country to stay healthy. Not talking about the economic side here. Just that maybe people can learn and not break the rules next time. If that is achieved, then it might take much shorter next time.

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. 

Edited April 27, 2020 by losername
Correction of two typos.

[jimn]

1 minute ago, homeseeker said:

So is the booze ban to continue?!

That will be decided by the individual provinces. The ban is not part of the state of emergency.

[BobbyL]

No surprise. It was never going to end.

 

However, it will be interesting to see what these 'easing' measures might be. I am guessing shops and services like salons etc to reopen, but not restaurants and definitely not pubs. The curfew will stay on I would guess. 

 

With so few cases now there is absolutely no reason to continue banning alcohol. 

[steven100]

3 minutes ago, homeseeker said:

So is the booze ban to continue?!

unfortunately ... I'd say it's a given ....

[rkidlad]

6 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

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

 

Perhaps WHO would be interested?

Yes, I told the WHO that there was no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of covid19 and also not to recommend an air travel ban. Oh, no - that wasn't me. That was the CCP. 

 

Seems governments can get it wrong. They can get it very wrong. 

 

 

Edited April 27, 2020 by rkidlad

[pixelaoffy]

Thailand has some of the lowest infections in the world and barely any deaths now.   Total Control Freaks, from the Gov and Junta PM to those in the medical profession.  My experience in Thailand of the Med Profession is over caution on anything. eg, after a course of antibiotics and the problem clears up, youre told to take another course ( just as a precaution) and to return to hospital  multiple times. All this for just some bacterial infection. I ignore them Always . Other countries with more infections are moving out of lockdown , Thailand with barely any continues to control Peoples movements.. Cant wait to leave !

Edited April 27, 2020 by pixelaoffy

[steven100]

1 minute ago, BobbyL said:

With so few cases now there is absolutely no reason to continue banning alcohol.

I believe WHO might be interested in talking to you

[OnTheGround]

State of Emergency likely to be extended 

 

The word is likely,

Not yet set in stone.

Whatever it will be, we know tomorrow.

 

[poohy]

8 minutes ago, korse said:

Seems like your sister got all the brain.

For a quote like that i feel i should introduce you could have hours of untold well deserved misery together

[zzzzz]

Not being able to go out between 10-4 am means nothing for me,but does make sense.

BUT not being able to go to the beach, still makes no sense to me

 

 

IMPORTANT: CAAT has just announced the extension of the ban on allowing international passengers to fly to #Thailand for one more month until 31st May 2020. Exceptions include, state or military aircraft, emergency landing, humanitarian aid, medical & relief flights, repatriation & cargo aircraft.

This means, foreigners with work permits or married to Thais, or just general people, cannot come to Thailand until at least June now

[pixelaoffy]

The V

1 minute ago, rkidlad said:

Yes, I told the WHO that there was no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of covid19 and also not to recommend an air travel ban. Oh, no - that wasn't me. That was the CCP. 

 

 

If the Virus had a humour it would be laughing at the Scared Human population 

[steven100]

2 minutes ago, pixelaoffy said:

Thailand has some of the lowest infections in the world and barely any deaths now.   Total Control Freaks, from the Gov and Junta PM to those in the medical profession.  My experience in Thailand of the Med Profession is over caution on anything. eg, after a course of antibiotics and the problem clears up, youre told to take another course ( just as a precaution) and to return to hospital  multiple times. All this for just some bacterial infection. I ignore them Always . Other countries with more infections are moving out of lockdown , Thailand with barely any continues to control Peoples movements.. Cant wait to leave !

you should have been a doctor

[pixelaoffy]

Shops and businesses should be allowed to open with social distancing and face masks. Anything else is just control freakier !!!

[pixelaoffy]

2 minutes ago, steven100 said:

you should have been a doctor

Thai Doctors.. Clowns

[idiot farang]

9 minutes ago, steven100 said:

If this measure helps support a lower to minimal infection rate from a deadly virus then it's a no brainer.

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...

[skorp13]

What do they mean "if" everyone cooperates? i see at least 95% cooperation everywhere i look. Even the food lines are a lot better than they were 2 weeks ago