PM thanks Thais for making zero new infections today a reality

[snoop1130]

PM thanks Thais for making zero new infections today a reality

 

Photo from Prayut Chan-o-cha’s facebook

 

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the Thai people for their collective efforts in making it possible for Thailand to achieve no new COVID-19 infections today.

 

In the meantime, he urged everyone to continue to be disciplined and to adhere strictly to all the measures imposed to prevent the spread of the disease.

 

He said that he is concerned about the safety of everyone and asked them not to lower their guard and continue to wear face masks outdoors, observe social distancing and regularly wash their hands with soap or sanitizer.

 

The Prime Minister visited Rakangkositaram Temple today, to pay respects to the abbot and to statues of late revered monks, and to visit a kitchen in the temple.

 

The Prime Minister also said that he is proud that several people have come forward to help their fellow countrymen, suffering from economic hardships, by donating to food banks, which are sprouting up in many provinces.

 

He, however, criticized those seen scrambling for food at several such places, without sharing with other needy people.

 

Meanwhile, Mr. Narong Song-arom, director of the National Office of Buddhism, said today that the Supreme Patriarch has ordered his office and temples, which are financially stable, to set up kitchens to offer cooked food to the needy.

 

Currently, 914 kitchens have been set up in temples and they have been able to feed about 274,000 people a day, said Mr. Narong, adding that similar kitchens have been set up at Thai temples abroad.

 

It is reported that some temples are considering opening drive-through kitchens or mobile kitchens in poor communities.

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/pm-thanks-thais-for-making-zero-new-infections-today-a-reality/

 

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[ukrules]

It's kind of strange that the government doesn't take direct action here isn't it?

 

Or is it? In order to take action they must first admit that the people of Thailand face starvation without intervention.

 

They're not going to want any part of that, so they use the temples.

[Oldie]

And nobody thanks me as Farang. I was suffering sooo much and even followed all laws ????

[sanuk711]

Has anyone lost 20,000baht in a Taxi, wrapped in elastic bands? ---I've found your elastic bands.................

[Boomer6969]

I like his new piglet pink skin colour, maybe he is using the same filters as some escort girls.

[dinsdale]

32 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The Prime Minister also said that he is proud that several people have come forward to help their fellow countrymen, suffering from economic hardships, by donating to food banks, which are sprouting up in many provinces.

Well what can you say! Several people? An absolute clown no doubt about it. Several people have to come forward to help their fellow countrymen due to your and your govt of cronies incompetence at anything other than filling your own pockets. Well done. Zero new infections is only as real as the figures. That's the reality.

Edited May 13, 2020 by dinsdale

[ThailandRyan]

3 minutes ago, Boomer6969 said:

I like his new piglet pink skin colour, maybe he is using the same filters as some escort girls.

Starting to look like George Hamilton, getting kind of Orangey looking...

[4MyEgo]

Where is his mask ?

 

He can also thank the temperature and humidity:

 

 

Edited May 13, 2020 by 4MyEgo

[ThailandRyan]

3 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Where is his mask ?

 

He can also thank the temperature and humidity:

 

Mask, I don't need no stinking mask, just ask A Nothin, I aint no dirty foreigner....

Edited May 13, 2020 by ThailandRyan

[dinsdale]

17 minutes ago, 4MyEgo said:

Where is his mask ?

 

He can also thank the temperature and humidity:

 

 

Indonesia. A cool temperate climate unlike that of Thailand.

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The Philippines is an enjoyable country with snow capped peaks.

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Both worth a visit once they have got covid under control.

[DrTuner]

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Indonesia. A cool temperate climate unlike that of Thailand.

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The Philippines is an enjoyable country with snow capped peaks.

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Both worth a visit once they have got covid under control.

India is also freezing this time of the year:

[YetAnother]

46 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

In the meantime, he urged everyone to continue to be disciplined

ahhh i see, a smug leader,maskless, asking us all to use masks;

this guy isnt a good leader; he possesses some traits of a leader , but those are derived from the military

[hotandsticky]

7 minutes ago, YetAnother said:

ahhh i see, a smug leader,maskless, asking us all to use masks;

this guy isnt a good leader; he possesses some traits of a leader , but those are derived from the military

 

 

Old photo (3 May 2019) ... but go on, take a cheap shot at him.

 

 

The figures, and WHO endorsements, suggest he has done a decent job. 

Edited May 13, 2020 by hotandsticky

[jaiyen]

How can we believe that there are no new virus case ? just because he said so ?  Never hear statements from the Chief Health Adviser, only government officials. Thailand is a big country with one of the biggest ratios of liars.  Waiting for some made up BS figures from TAT tomorrow !

[Geoffggi]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked the Thai people for their collective efforts in making it possible for Thailand to achieve no new COVID-19 infections today.

How about thanking everyone currently in Thailand and stop being so xenophobic.....!!!

[phantomfiddler]

When you have them by the private part, the hearts and minds will follow. A year in jail for being on a beach ?? Hey, I am going to comply Thank you ! Which beach would you like me not to be seen strolling along, well distanced from other non-beach-goers ?

[ThailandRyan]

The Thai people have not made the numbers ZERO, the Government has by not been transparent, or factual as they have blocked access to some public resources for statistics, and are not testing on a regular basis, unless of course your willing to pony up the money yourself.  Only those that are actually sick or meet the PUI category are getting tested, so there is no way to find out if one is a carrier and asymptomatic.  To each his own, I say let them think what they want.....

[steven100]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He said that he is concerned about the safety of everyone and asked them not to lower their guard and continue to wear face masks outdoors, observe social distancing and regularly wash their hands with soap or sanitizer.

The Prime Minister also said that he is proud that several people have come forward to help their fellow countrymen, suffering from economic hardships, by donating to food banks, which are sprouting up in many provinces.

Thank you Khun Prayut Chan O Cha for enforcement and containment measures that ultimately lead to minimal transmission and infections within Thailand. 

Thailand has done an excellent job in curbing the COVID-19 virus thanks to Khun Prayut's restrictions. 

[ThailandRyan]

Stop making me gag please Steven100, we all know that you sympathize with this government as many others also do, but the people have done nothing that they have not been forced to do, and a failure to test at a higher level outside of being sick or a PUI, does not help people to know what the true picture is.....Smoke and mirrors....

[hotandsticky]

1 minute ago, steven100 said:

Thank you Khun Prayut Chan O Cha for enforcement and containment measures that ultimately lead to minimal transmission and infections within Thailand. 

Thailand has done an excellent job in curbing the COVID-19 virus thanks to Khun Prayut's restrictions. 

 

 

 

Irrespective of the personalities involved, it is good to see someone praising the authorities for what they HAVE achieved, rather than taking cheap shots at what might not have been done. In my home country I am appalled that all and sundry (including the media) only focus on negatives. These are unprecedented times and no one had a blueprint that was 100% foolproof.

[hotandsticky]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Stop making me gag please Steven100, we all know that you sympathize with this government as many others also do, but the people have done nothing that they have not been forced to do, and a failure to test at a higher level outside of being sick or a PUI, does not help people to know what the true picture is.....Smoke and mirrors....

 

 

Testing is irrelevant unless you just want to increase your case numbers - look at Russia, highest testing rate so higher cases, but the important measure ie deaths is one of the lowest. 

 

You don't direct your resources to those with mild infection, you reserve that for savings lives of the most vulnerable and worst affected.

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, hotandsticky said:

 

 

Testing is irrelevant unless you just want to increase your case numbers - look at Russia, highest testing rate so higher cases, but the important measure ie deaths is one of the lowest. 

 

You don't direct your resources to those with mild infection, you reserve that for savings lives of the most vulnerable and worst affected.

If you never tested those that were sick and did unfortunately pass away then you never will have a clear picture, but then this government is not alone....

[LeamchabangLarry]

14 hours ago, 4MyEgo said:

Where is his mask ?

 

He can also thank the temperature and humidity:

 

 

this "Doctor" is actually a chiropractor. 

I used to watch his <deleted> until he started to contradict himself trying to sell stuff

[Grumpy John]

Well Well Well, No mention of the foreigners who have taken on the task of helping the down and out Thai's with food supplies and prepared meals. No surprise really,  when you cannot vote you don't really matter! 

[ThailandRyan]

No follow up to the OP regarding the Hospital who asked for donations.  I know I donated as well as others, but then the story dried up....