Popular Post snoop1130 Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 Panda dolls kick pandemic blues for Thai diners By Jiraporn Kuhakan People have dinner as they sit next to stuffed panda dolls, used as part of social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at the Maison Saigon restaurant that reopened after the easing of restrictions in Bangkok, Thailand, May 13, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha BANGKOK (Reuters) - Can't bear to eat alone? One restaurant in Thailand is ensuring it meets new social distancing guidelines, and providing lonely diners a bit of company, by seating stuffed pandas at its tables. Thailand earlier this month relaxed some restrictions on businesses as the number of coronavirus cases slowed, allowing restaurants to reopen but with strict rules in place to reduce the risk of the virus spreading. "Earlier we had only one chair for the tables where the customer came alone. But for me, it felt strange, so I thought I'd give them some company," said Natthwut Rodchanapanthkul, the owner of Maison Saigon, a Vietnamese restaurant in Bangkok. Sitting opposite one of the panda dolls, diner Sawit Chaiphuek said he was happy to have some company as he stepped out to eat for the first time in months. "The doll makes me feel less lonely eating by myself," said Sawit, 25. Siriporn Assavakarint, another customer, said the new seating rules often bamboozled diners, and the army of plush pandas made things much clearer. "It's a lot easier to understand compared to other restaurants where people always get confused about where to sit and end up sitting too close to each other." Thailand reported one new coronavirus case on Thursday and no new deaths, bringing the total to 3,018 cases and 56 deaths since the outbreak started in January. On Wednesday, it reported zero new cases for the first time since early March, before the lockdown began. -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-05-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) This is hilarious. The empty tables with the China pandas are a reminder of who caused this problem. They will be gone within a couple of days, I'm sure the Chinese ambassador has already put a complaint in about this and action will be taken. Edited May 14, 2020 by ukrules 5 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jollyhangmon Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 ... yep, the commie panda sure takes the cake, holy jumping sh.tballs ... they also supply vomit-buckets ...?? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post garygooner Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 Can I take a Wilson Volleyball to a restaurant? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 16 minutes ago, jollyhangmon said: ... yep, the commie panda sure takes the cake, holy jumping sh.tballs ... they also supply vomit-buckets ...?? The commie panda...... Dear God........???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya46 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, ukrules said: This is hilarious. The empty tables with the China pandas are a reminder of who caused this problem. // Problem is said to have come from a pangolin, not a panda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 5 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said: Problem is said to have come from a pangolin, not a panda. The jury's still out on that but it definitely came from the same place pandas come from. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daoyai Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Traubert said: The commie panda...... Dear God........???? Either a commie or he is just wearing a commie hat? Either way it is the CCPvirus 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mr mr Posted May 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) china is becoming a shining example for the rest of the world to follow and strive to be like. i for one applaud their efforts during this difficult time through their honest and transparent efforts regarding the virus. Edited May 14, 2020 by mr mr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emdog Posted May 15, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2020 The panda hat is a variation on Vietnamese flag, fwiw Next up: bars in Pattaya can open if owner provides inflatable dolls to keep drinkers happy 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 16 hours ago, ukrules said: This is hilarious. The empty tables with the China pandas are a reminder of who caused this problem. My thoughts exactly.... sitting across the table a reminder of why I can't sit with friends or family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamjim Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 since we forget too easily, it's a good reminder why we all are in this situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 13 minutes ago, Siamjim said: since we forget too easily, it's a good reminder why we all are in this situation 16 hours ago, daoyai said: Either a commie or he is just wearing a commie hat? Either way it is the CCPvirus CPC. The Communist Party Of China. No wonder America is not respected around the world any more. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daoyai Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 6 hours ago, Traubert said: CPC. The Communist Party Of China. No wonder America is not respected around the world any more. more commonly referred to as CCP, Chinese commie party but hey dude bro, we don't need your respect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 21 hours ago, Cake Monster said: No its not ! Its clear where the Restaurants loyalties lie, and it isnt with either American Apple Pie, or English Fish and Chips. Uhhh, I'm not in America or England, but I still find the chicom conical hat a funny addition and the idea continues to strike me as both inventive and entertaining. You just gotta' be a bit more descriptive of your disagreement before I can adequately respond to your criticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 A post using a derogatory slang comment and the reply has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Little things please little minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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