Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 New normal: Screens for taxis made by Thai Air Force aim to inspire passenger confidence Images: กองทัพอากาศไทย Royal Thai Air Force Channel 7 reported that a senior representative of the Royal Thai Air Force presented a prototype of a new plastic shield to protect taxi drivers and passengers from contracting the coronavirus in cabs. Kitsom Phankosan met with several taxi companies and garages to present the device. He said that it is made from clear plastic polycarbonate that is long lasting and scratch resistant. It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. In addition it is easy to install and take out and a big bonus is that it is fully made from products that can be sourced in Thailand and only costs 2,700 baht to make. It would be an absolute boon for inspiring confidence in the travelling public and preventing the spread of Covid-19, it was reported. Blueprints to produce the shields were handed over to the taxi firms. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-05-09 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wiggy Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 Isn’t touch a way for the disease to be transmitted? 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 I guess they did not read all the comments in the BP........About 95% of the comments said this was one of the most stupid ideas they have ever heard...... 6 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 17 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. so completely defeating the stated purpose !!! 5 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Can't help but think 'why not just copy the well planned, formed and constructed thick, strong and totally clear plastic shield which protects taxi drivers in China. Planned & fitted to protect the driver only (originally from violence), doesn't prevent the front passenger seat being used, gives good driver protection but allows good communication. I'm talking bout the screens already fitted in taxis in China some 20 years ago, you talk easily talk to the driver who can easily hand you the handset to talk to his/her office in English when there's a language issue, and passenger has full uninterrupted view of the meter. By the way 20 years ago the majority of taxis (at least in the bigger cities in China) already fitted to use credit cards. Edited May 9, 2020 by scorecard 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThomasThBKK Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, scorecard said: Can't help but think 'why not just copy the well planned, formed and constructed thick, strong and totally clear plastic shield which protects taxi drivers in China. Planned & fitted to protect the driver only (originally from violence), doesn't prevent the front passenger seat being used, gives good driver protection but allows good communication. u are onto something! This one is however just stupid, the last thing u want to have is ciruclating air. You are better of not having this thing installed and just open all of the car windows. way better off. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post heist Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 >boon for inspiring confidence >can't see the meter Choose one 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, johng said: so completely defeating the stated purpose !!! Beat me to it ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkiwi Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 35 minutes ago, Wiggy said: Isn’t touch a way for the disease to be transmitted? Gloves please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 35 minutes ago, redwood1 said: I guess they did not read all the comments in the BP........About 95% of the comments said this was one of the most stupid ideas they have ever heard...... The virus is primarily circulated by air. The screens for some unfathomable reason have six fans to circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments.... Not sure in what direction... Either way, what am I missing here??? This indeed must be one of the most stupid design ideas ever presented... (Without the fans, though, perhaps maybe...) And what is that in the middle, a taxi glory hole??? And why in the world is the AF getting involved with the totally unrelated, irrelevant issue of taxi screens??? Perhaps they don't actually have anything better to do? Edited May 9, 2020 by TallGuyJohninBKK 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taotoo Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Definitely point the fans at the passenger's face. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. great - one way to make sure is gets around and everyone is exposed the best way is to open all the windows and keep the area well ventilated or better still, avoid using closed in taxi's would be my preference - or any sort of public transport with closed doors like BTS etc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ftpjtm Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 1 hour ago, johng said: so completely defeating the stated purpose !!! Maybe the fan blades are designed to slice and dice the virus? Seems to me that the passenger would be better protected from a COVID19 infected driver in a taxi without this thing installed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: a senior representative of the Royal Thai Air Force presented a prototype of a new plastic shield to protect taxi drivers and passengers from contracting the coronavirus in cabs. Kitsom Phankosan met with several taxi companies and garages to present the device. Should be a nice little earner... Edited May 9, 2020 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: 47 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: And what is that in the middle, a taxi glory hole?? Hahahaha .. exactly my thoughts TG when I seen that pic' .. Edited May 9, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 50 minutes ago, Catkiwi said: Gloves please. So the virus gets on your gloves, then you touch somebody/thing else or your face, and then what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy72 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 56 minutes ago, johng said: It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. this is a new high and a new low its goddam hilarious apart from the new limited leg room and the drivers hand coming through Did they perchance have a few Indian Engineers helping this new social distancing on trains if it aint broke dont fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Thing is you can't really see where you're going so an unscrupulous driver could take you for a ride without you realising it .. Upside I suppose is you won't see what your about to crash into in the event of an accident .. Edited May 9, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. I am lost for words......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. The fans operate quietly. I am lost for words......... I've also been for the past 10 years here.. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Will they protect against the rip-off virus endemic among taxi drivers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 In this instance, fan driven air farce comes to mind. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Justgrazing said: Thing is you can't really see where you're going so an unscrupulous driver could take you for a ride without you realising it .. Upside I suppose is you won't see what your about to crash into in the event of an accident .. What's that hand doing, coming in from the driver's half? For an offer of some 'relief' to break up the journey? Can't see any tissues in the back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 minutes ago, bluesofa said: What's that hand doing, coming in from the driver's half? For an offer of some 'relief' to break up the journey? Can't see any tissues in the back there. "The Thing" is known to be a good driver ???? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Nor exactly "clear polycarbonate" is it ? A built in design so that you can't see that the driver is going the wrong way or the long way. I am sure the designers will be boasting about how Thailand has the first virus protection system in taxis. Will the rest of the world follow ?????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasmus5150 Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 If they made it soundproof i would love the idea. Then you no longer had to have the same talk with the driver that you've already had 1000 times before. "Where U from" "U like Thai lady" "Wanna go good massage" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted May 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 9, 2020 41 minutes ago, jaiyen said: Nor exactly "clear polycarbonate" is it ? A built in design so that you can't see that the driver is going the wrong way or the long way. Can't see the "fixed" meter either. To be honest, if I hailed a cab and he had one of these I would be waiting for another cab. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timendres Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 21 minutes ago, Crossy said: Can't see the "fixed" meter either. To be honest, if I hailed a cab and he had one of these I would be waiting for another cab. My thoughts exactly. I will not get in a taxi outfitted with one of these. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Does 'inspire confidence' mean that it look good but isn't effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 8 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: It is fitted with six fans that circulate air between the passenger and driver compartments. And I thought the whole idea was to stop virus spread through air, stupid me...???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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