Popular Post webfact Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 Govt moves towards determining criteria tor travel bubble pact By THE NATION Anutin Charnvirakul Two senior officials have been given the task of setting the criteria for the “travel bubble” pact and negotiating with partner countries. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (June 17) that he had assigned the responsibility to Dr Suwanchai Wattanayingcharoenchai, director-general of the Department of Disease Control, and Dr Supakit Sirilak, the ministry’s permanent secretary. The travel bubble pact aims to select countries that have the Covid-19 situation under control as well as have suitable preventive measures in order to consider letting travellers from those countries enter the Kingdom. “Numerous embassies have submitted documents to Thailand for the purpose, such as Japan and Switzerland, with whom we will hold discussions soon,” said Anutin. “The topics to be discussed will include screening measures upon arrival, candidate selection criteria and preventive measures that must be implemented by both the host and visiting countries.” Anutin further added that the pact will be carried out in the form of a MoU [memorandum of understanding] between both parties and can be revoked in case the Covid-19 situation in either country unexpectedly escalates. “Initially, we will allow only businessmen, technicians, professors and those who have valid work permits to enter our nation, before permitting tourists,” he said. “We expect to submit the meeting result to the Prime Minister and the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration next Friday [June 26],” added Anutin. Meanwhile, Suwanchai added that the fundamental criteria that both parties under the travel bubble pact must fulfill are: having declining number of domestic confirmed Covid-19 cases; and have adequate medical efficiency and staff in treating Covid-19 patients. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30389817 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-06-18 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 I guess they will be dragging their heels until they can put China on the list ... 30 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 The blind leading the blind. The bubble will be an octagon with 2 points. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: I guess they will be dragging their heels until they can put China on the list ... Once the shrimp buffets are ready then China will be fast tracked onto the list... 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 5 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 And so it continues. Why can't we get news when it actually happens and not continuous updates, i.e. we're working on it. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 5 minutes ago, anchadian said: And so it continues. Why can't we get news when it actually happens and not continuous updates, i.e. we're working on it. No different to the UK! 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, anchadian said: Why can't we get news when it actually happens and not continuous updates, i.e. we're working on it. ? Because that is what they are doing, working on it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brunolem Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: The travel bubble pact aims to select countries that have the Covid-19 situation under control So let's open a bubble with Laos. The country fits all the criteria and the bubble will allow many foreigners to renew their visas or do their border runs... 12 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Traubert Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 Don't worry, my man Anutin will bring it home safe. 3 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Traubert Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, Brunolem said: So let's open a bubble with Laos. The country fits all the criteria and the bubble will allow many foreigners to renew their visas or do their border runs... 1 hour ago, webfact said: Initially, we will allow only businessmen, technicians, professors and those who have valid work permits to enter our nation, before permitting tourists,” he said. How many of the above in Laos? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) I think the criteria will include phrase "per head of population". Edited June 18, 2020 by DrJack54 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 A troll and probably libelous post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 14 minutes ago, Traubert said: How many of the above in Laos? Me for one (scientist/businessman). But I have absolutely no desire to visit Thailand. Laos has done a much better job than Thailand in preventing widespread Wuhan flu cases (19 cases, zero deaths, all recovered). Our lock-down has ended and there were only sensible regulations implemented, unlike some of the crazy rules in Thailand. I can renew my Lao WP and annual visa in-country. I feel much safer here than in Thailand (and with 2 ex-wives in Thailand, I definitely feel safer here in Laos!). 11 2 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCP108 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: I think the criteria will include phrase "per head of population". This is exactly what will happen. You will see "but they have only 0.00x% of their total population infected..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: “The topics to be discussed will include screening measures upon arrival, candidate selection criteria and preventive measures that must be implemented by both the host and visiting countries.” Candidate selection criteria? What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, JCP108 said: This is exactly what will happen. You will see "but they have only 0.00x% of their total population infected..." I actually did those calculations yesterday (clearly bored) anyway I took 3 countries and just 2 measures. Total positive cases and total covid related deaths. Then change into per head of population. Seems we wrong! China very safe for a bubble. Having a joke....but nothing would surprise me Edited June 18, 2020 by DrJack54 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post meechai Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: “We expect to submit the meeting result to the Prime Minister and the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration next Friday [June 26],” added Anutin. You can submit what ever you like but Prayut & his band will soon enough be allowing anyone into the country that has $$$ Because in case Anutin hasn't noticed the ship is quickly sinking & they do not have the luxury many other countries are afforded like helping their own citizens by providing food/stimulus/stopping rents etc etc etc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JCP108 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Candidate selection criteria? What does that mean? It means a scheme that includes China but excludes other countries but doesn't explicity say "only China." 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Traubert said: How many of the above in Laos? A lot of Rich Lao come over the border to spend money. Medical is a big one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chainarong Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 Wouldn't entertain any thoughts of China joining , all International flights have been cancelled in / out of Beijing and some areas are in lockdown 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DirtyHarry55 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 They could start by not banning Foreigners from entering National Parks hopefully that's not going to be the new norm otherwise Thailand could become a bit boring for tourists. https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2020/06/17/national-park-waterfalls-closes-doors-to-foreigners/ 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JCP108 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 9 minutes ago, chainarong said: Wouldn't entertain any thoughts of China joining , all International flights have been cancelled in / out of Beijing and some areas are in lockdown That's why the discussion of specifics got delayed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelseafan Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 3 hours ago, madmitch said: No different to the UK! Big difference to the UK. When annoucements are made the Government usually specify dates or at least anticipated dates. We knew two weeks ago that Thailand were working on a bubble system, todays annoucement told us absolutely nothing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post madmitch Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Chelseafan said: Big difference to the UK. When annoucements are made the Government usually specify dates or at least anticipated dates. Like the world class tracing app available at the end of May? Or the continued dithering over social distancing measures? Edited June 18, 2020 by madmitch 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg O Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 All my exes live in Texas and that's why I lay my head here by the Sea ...55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LEKPHUKET Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 Completely ridiculous , one of the human rights is to be free to travel. Just open the country and let everyone decide by himself which risk he wants to take. The measures taken for the pandemic are more affecting the world economy then the pandemic itself. The figures are just a big joke even as the government We are hijacked in the country where we live. measles kill 425.000 people every year much more then covid and the economy was never closed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Professors are on the list. Means anyone holding a Professor degree is allowed to travel to Thailand ? Are they automatically immune to the Chinese Virus coz of their title ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deli Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 3 hours ago, meechai said: You can submit what ever you like but Prayut & his band will soon enough be allowing anyone into the country that has $$$ Because in case Anutin hasn't noticed the ship is quickly sinking & they do not have the luxury many other countries are afforded like helping their own citizens by providing food/stimulus/stopping rents etc etc etc They would have the assets or luxury to support, however people holding or administrating them are not willing to spend them on the country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 18, 2020 Anutin's first criterion will be no dirty, non-mask wearing farangs allowed, lol. 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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