Thai police warn: Enjoy a beer at home but DO NOT invite your friends or relatives round

[Swimfan]

21 minutes ago, tribalfusion001 said:

18 new infections today, 54 dead in total, I would say it is under control, so why the petty restrictions.

Because they are not testing so they have really know idea what is out there, they are just stabbing in the dark and hoping for the best. If the figures were real they would be relaxing restrictions more like New Zealand and Australia.

If the Thai numbers were correct most other countries would see it as elimination given the population size of the country.

[overherebc]

1 hour ago, stouricks said:

And I live in Phitsanulok..........

Phitsanulok?

Went there once on a wednesday, it was shut.

[Gumballl]

Drink alone... with Jack, Jim, and your old bud Weiser.

 

 

[DrJack54]

I think that my home state Victoria, Au also has strict rules. One is maximum gathering of 2. That includes your own home (excluding people that live there) 

This effectively means that you can't invite anyone over. The fines are heavy.

I have been very critical of Thai gov in other threads re stupid alcohol ban. However not so about advice the police are giving in this report.

Edited May 4, 2020 by DrJack54

[mok199]

These clowns absolutely love this new power....Never let a good pandemic go to waste

[tribalfusion001]

1 hour ago, 4MyEgo said:

Personally I am on the same page as this Dr recommends, people quickly forget and just don't really fully understand that the Covid-19 is so contagious, it will KILL most of us Farangs as we are in the older category with pre-existing conditions, so count me out with social gatherings, although I will visit the local waterhole when it reopens maybe once a week and keep my distance, I ain't ready to die just yet, so why risk it until a vaccine is ready, might take a while, but I can do other things with family until then, and drink at home.

It's the younger generation that these bans will hurt the most with no socializing.

[holy cow cm]

I would love to turn in a couple of neighbors. Absolutely horrid people who buck the rules to every thing. 

[Lingba]

This gets funnier by the day...I;m sure they will comply

 

[JAG]

4 hours ago, uli65 said:

When will all this nonsense come to an end???

Oh it will go on for quite some time.

Thailand has an almost inexhaustible supply of people in uniforms, all of whom are itching to. Stand up and show how important they are, by telling everyone what they can and can't do!

[4MyEgo]

53 minutes ago, tribalfusion001 said:

It's the younger generation that these bans will hurt the most with no socializing.

It's the younger ones that will spread it to the older ones and those with weak immune systems who will be hurt the most as they will lose their lives until a vaccine can be found, so why not show patience, drink, and perhaps socialise responsibility with social distancing, it can't be that hard, after all we are talking about lives that can't be replaced, it's not as if we are putting people in prison, I mean what do you get from partying except a release.

 

But then again, people are selfish and will do what they want for themselves.

[ChipButty]

After all this is over and the bars are allowed to open I dont think I will be going every night Im getting used to staying home by the pool with the wife cooking some snacks a few other guys are thinking the same or when we are allowed a couple of mates calling round and have a few beers could even take it in turns I can fire up the BBQ get a few sausages on there

[JAG]

So we banned several things, but they're still only 6cm long, so we are going to ban a couple more things...

[sapson]

2 hours ago, Swimfan said:

Because they are not testing so they have really know idea what is out there, they are just stabbing in the dark and hoping for the best. If the figures were real they would be relaxing restrictions more like New Zealand and Australia.

If the Thai numbers were correct most other countries would see it as elimination given the population size of the country.

Spot on, probably less than 0.5 % of the 70 million population tested so the figures released dont reflect the true extent of covid here,  but are just a daily release of flatulence as in most government statements.

[tribalfusion001]

22 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

It's the younger ones that will spread it to the older ones and those with weak immune systems who will be hurt the most as they will lose their lives until a vaccine can be found, so why not show patience, drink, and perhaps socialise responsibility with social distancing, it can't be that hard, after all we are talking about lives that can't be replaced, it's not as if we are putting people in prison, I mean what do you get from partying except a release.

 

But then again, people are selfish and will do what they want for themselves.

It's selfish to think that younger people's lives can go on hold for an indefinite amount of time. How are people going to meet a partner without socializing. If people have serious health problems then they should isolate with support and everyone else should be allowed to lead their lives as they wish.

 

It takes years to test vaccines and make sure they are safe. There is no vaccine for SARS CoV from 2003 which SARS CoV2 is derived from.

Edited May 4, 2020 by tribalfusion001

[overherebc]

2 hours ago, tribalfusion001 said:

It's the younger generation that these bans will hurt the most with no socializing.

Couple of ways to look at that but I'm just saying.

Maybe the concept of social responsibility might kick in.??

If it goes on too long will some end up living with contact through faeces book etc being the norm'??

A lot of things will change and most of those changes we are not aware of yet.

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, tribalfusion001 said:

There is no vaccine for SARS CoV from 2003 which SARS CoV2 is derived from

There is no vaccine for HIV or even herpes simplex 2. Along with many others. Don't hold your breath for vaccine for covid-19.

[herwin1234]

14 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

I think the headline is misleading.  It appears he is saying “ do not have parties or gatherings at home, especially if you are consuming alcohol”.  Just drink alone or with your family.  Ok, that is my plan for today and tomorrow.  Just bought some Australian wine and it will be a good day.  

I was about to say the same thing.

Its sad that even in this crisis, THAIVISA continues with misleading and headlines ridiculing the very ppl who have the difficult job of dealing with this crisis.

The police does NOT warn against drinking a beer with your friend or relative, that indeed would be absurd, they explicitely warn against having HOME PARTIES.

Sad to see how the farang community in general is so unhelpful and negative in this crisis, and MOSTLY as always ridicule the Thai ppl.

Safe to say when this crisis will be over in Thailand thanks to the Thai efforts and unity,  it will still cause chaos and misery in western countries bc of mismanagement and selfish citizens.

[prakhonchai nick]

If I invite a couple of friends round to my home, and we sit and eat food that I prepared all sitting 2m, apart  (much the same as if we were all in a restaurant) and I had a few beers (in my own home) but my friends didn't drink, would that be OK or fall foul of the law?

[kingdong]

11 hours ago, ChipButty said:

After all this is over and the bars are allowed to open I dont think I will be going every night Im getting used to staying home by the pool with the wife cooking some snacks a few other guys are thinking the same or when we are allowed a couple of mates calling round and have a few beers could even take it in turns I can fire up the BBQ get a few sausages on there

Same as you what I currently used to spend in pubs a year would pay for 2 one month holidays in los.it's it into perspective.

[hotandsticky]

10 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

If I invite a couple of friends round to my home, and we sit and eat food that I prepared all sitting 2m, apart  (much the same as if we were all in a restaurant) and I had a few beers (in my own home) but my friends didn't drink, would that be OK or fall foul of the law?

 

 

This is not about drinking, it is about social gatherings................................... in Thailand the two are often inextricably linked.

 

 

Hopefully, you haven't got so many friends so as to make it a mass gathering that might attract the attention of the authorities.

 

 

If in doubt just disguise it as a monk party.

Edited May 4, 2020 by hotandsticky

[Peterw42]

6 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

If I invite a couple of friends round to my home, and we sit and eat food that I prepared all sitting 2m, apart  (much the same as if we were all in a restaurant) and I had a few beers (in my own home) but my friends didn't drink, would that be OK or fall foul of the law?

The laws are not about drinking, the laws are to discourage congregating, drinking, eating, playing monopoly etc all leads to a grouping of people.

All using a common bathroom, breathing in a confined space, Theoretically, all your guests could be touching the same doorbell.

[4MyEgo]

11 hours ago, tribalfusion001 said:

It's selfish to think that younger people's lives can go on hold for an indefinite amount of time. How are people going to meet a partner without socializing. If people have serious health problems then they should isolate with support and everyone else should be allowed to lead their lives as they wish.

 

It takes years to test vaccines and make sure they are safe. There is no vaccine for SARS CoV from 2003 which SARS CoV2 is derived from.

No one is asking the younger people to stay in doors, just to tone it down for a while, I have partied all of my life, what did I get out of it in the end. Being with friends in small groups is always more meaningful and enjoyable.

 

There are other ways to let your hair down, besides if it wasn't for the older ones paving the way, the younger ones wouldn't be here today, but then again, that's the attitude that is expected from the younger, me, myself, I.

[mikebell]

RTP have a lot of lost revenue to re-coup.  Expect uninvited guests. 

Thais will treat this law the same way they ignored the intercity travel ban by jamming the roads over the long weekend.

[Puchaiyank]

It's ok to invite the local police to have a drink...????

[prakhonchai nick]

12 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

This is not about drinking, it is about social gatherings................................... in Thailand the two are often inextricably linked.

 

 

Hopefully, you haven't got so many friends so as to make it a mass gathering that might attract the attention of the authorities.

 

 

If in doubt just disguise it as a monk party.

Good idea, but you wouldn't see me dead in a saffron robe, let alone socialising with monks, real or otherwise !

[prakhonchai nick]

10 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

The laws are not about drinking, the laws are to discourage congregating, drinking, eating, playing monopoly etc all leads to a grouping of people.

All using a common bathroom, breathing in a confined space, Theoretically, all your guests could be touching the same doorbell.

Just as we would if we all went to a restaurant, albeit not drinking alcohol. I would like to think my home is cleaner than the average restaurant.  Its all a bloody farce!

[Don Mega]

2 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Just as we would if we all went to a restaurant, albeit not drinking alcohol. I would like to think my home is cleaner than the average restaurant.  Its all a bloody farce!

You should send them a sternly worded email to express your disgust.

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Just as we would if we all went to a restaurant, albeit not drinking alcohol. I would like to think my home is cleaner than the average restaurant.  Its all a bloody farce!

 

 

Does Mrs Prakhonchai Nick go around sanitising common areas every half hour ?  

 

 

I imagine that you are not a young man so letting in all and sundry to your cleaner than average home becomes more of a risk factor for you. The again, if you are the only one drinking copious amounts of whiskey it will probably kill off 99% of household germs.

[Peterw42]

29 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said:

Just as we would if we all went to a restaurant, albeit not drinking alcohol. I would like to think my home is cleaner than the average restaurant.  Its all a bloody farce!

Yes, it would be just like a restaurant if you are checking temperatures before allowing access, guests are using sanitizer, you as the host are wearing a mask/face shield, you are wiping down common surfaces regularly. 

[Boon Mee]

Positively insane...