TAT deputy governor dashes hopes of 2020 reopening for Thailand’s international borders

[trainman34014]

You have to wonder if the Gangsters running this country are far more afraid of a desease than they are of their own people ?  They can use terrible weapons of war against their own masses who may well revolt as time passes but they have no defence against this Virus and it could be that their own families and other 'Elite' types are telling them not to let Foreigners over the Borders as they are terrified of catching this Virus and it spreading through the 'Important' people !

Edited August 10, 2020 by trainman34014

[Mac98]

12 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Tourists stranded in Thailand, well no they are not, as they can go home on a flight that may be costly, or goes in a circuitous route, and they may end up in quarantine in there own home country, but none the less they can return whence they came.  It may be hard for them to understand that.  However, should they want to stay longer-term then they need to get an extension of stay unless they don't have the money, well then at that point it is time to go. Extensions can not go on forever.  

Thailand can use all the money they can get from foreigners. Why toss them out? Better yet, toss the requirements for 800k/400k extensions and free up 60 billion baht rotting away in Thai banks. Let that money flow to average Thai businesses, bars, and the families of wives and girlfriends.

[Scouse123]

This could easily be the frustration of a TAT governor to force a government response to his ' doom and gloom ' prediction.

 

It also has to be said, this is only ' an opinion ' it is not from the government themselves. This occurs many times in Thailand whereby people who feel obliged to say something, say anything that comes into their head.

 

If they are wanting to do a slowly approach, the next step would be to allow retirees, those with yearly visas, those who are unmarried but with ties to the Kingdom, etc this would not overwhelm the system.

 

Also, they are already gearing to allow working migrants back in, which I have no doubt, will have restrictions not as strict as tourists regards quarantine, for the simple reason they don't have the funds, Thailand needs the labour and they will make sure it comes in.

 

It's still surprising they still roll out the old mantra of first allowing Chinese, Koreans and Japanese back in but do not mention the three countries that have land borders with them as in Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

 

I do not see Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar following Thailand's lead in this pandemic for the long term as their economies will not stand for it.

 

They must develop and learn to live with this virus and not sit on the sidelines awaiting the West to arrive with a vaccine.

 

I have said on here many times, that they are blinkered if they think there will be a mad rush for visitors to come here when they open the borders and are in for a rude awakening. They only ever see the world their way.

 

This is normal in a country that is always reactive and never proactive.

[tso310]

TAT have been running the new 'Amazing Thailand' ads on UK TV for about 3 weeks now. Obviously getting ready for the return of long haul flights to pre Covid-19 levels. 2023 according to most analysts and airline CEOs. You just have to look at the demise of the B747-400s and A340-600s that are being retired, A380s going into long term storage plus deferments of new B787s and A350s. 

[JohnFlory]

1 hour ago, GAZZPA said:

Why is it just because I don't agree with the "good ole USA" I must be a "Commi lover"? 

 

I will answer in brief, I wonder if you can see any value in the responses...? So for China and the virus,, the reason why this virus has spread so quickly all over the world is due to it's asymptomatic nature, if it was as easy as tracking sick people it may not have even left China.. I think there is truth about them hiding the true nature, however I don't know for sure, I guess it will take some serious unravelling after all this is over to know, but when did the USA ever need truth to act? (weapons of mass destruction anyone)

 

The Chinese are certainly guilty of many things, in our eyes no doubt about that, but how about the USA? (self appointed police of the world). Can you honestly say that the USA has never used it's military might to protect it's self interest masquerading as moral justice. Thousands of people are dead due to USA military,, thousands...

 

My view is this. China is not perfect but they are the new superpower, nobody can change that. The USA had it's shot like many Nations before it but it's Asias turn now which was rather ironically fuelled by Americas greed crushing their own manufacturing to exploit China's cheap labour starting decades ago. This "boycott China" nonsense is nothing more then the USA trying to take away Chinas power after giving it to them. The USA has a twitchy pooper because they know they will not be top dog soon so they do the good old trick of trying to scare the world on how terrifying it will be to have China as top dog. The USA are masquerading their actions (against China) under the guise of moral justice (enslavers, forcing abortion, Hong kong rights blah blah blah),,, Funny how the worlds number 1 economy is very selective about when it comes to using its toolbox for moral justice,, "the fight for freedom and liberty,, blah.blah,blah" (boll**ks). How about Zimbabwe? A few pointless sanctions whilst millions die. However muck about with our oil and by God we will crush your with the biggest military might on Earth (in the name of moral justice of course).. Time for a change in the world, bring it on I say.

 

 

"I don't agree with the "good ole USA" I must be a "Commi lover"? "

 

 

Nobody said that.

 

"I think there is truth about them hiding the true nature, however I don't know for sure, I guess it will take some serious unravelling after all this is over to know, but when did the USA ever need truth to act? (weapons of mass destruction anyone)"

 

 

Thank you for admitted that they hid the truth. That was exactly my point. They knew the virus could perhaps (not defiantly would) spread, but they are so afraid of their own people, they hid things from them and the world.

Regarding your non sequiter to WMDs, that was what was believed by many intelligence agencies (It is an entire thread if we wish to argue that point). It was not something that the US had internally and hid from the rest of the world.

 

USA (self appointed police of the world).  Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Sometime the world wants the US, sometimes they don't. My guess is that South Korea...oh wait, I don't need to guess as I have lived in South Korea for 20 years...is happy that the US stopped North Korea and China from their invasion. (And yes, I know the history). Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and others appreciated the "world place" after the 2004 tsunami, as did Myanmar after Typhoon Nagas.

 

Your last paragraph is not worth quoting. I stand with Hong Kong, I stand with Taiwan, I support the right of Uyghers to have their own culture, I stand for the right for the nutty Falun Gong religion to be nutty, and I support the Chinese people to throw Xi Jing-peng into the ash heap of history.

 

No, in my edit, I must address this stupidity.  "The USA are masquerading their actions (against China) under the guise of moral justice (enslavers, forcing abortion, Hong kong rights blah blah blah),,, Funny how the worlds number 1 economy is very selective about when it comes to using its toolbox for moral justice,, "the fight for freedom and liberty,, blah.blah,blah" (boll**ks). How about Zimbabwe? A few pointless sanctions whilst millions die. However muck about with our oil and by God we will crush your with the biggest military might on Earth (in the name of moral justice of course).. Time for a change in the world, bring it on I say."

 

"Enslavers, forcing abortion, Hong Kong rights"... You are for the first two and against the third...that says it all.  You speak of Zimbabwe, it was China that supported Robert Mugabe. Are you that ignorant?

 

Edited August 10, 2020 by JohnFlory

[recycler]

Thailand is killing it's middle class, the ultra rich families who's businesses are little or not affected will pick up the pieces for almost nothing in a few months. Great idea of the government to ask them for advice on how to run this covid19 situation...

[ChouDoufu]

57 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

Also, they are already gearing to allow working migrants back in, which I have no doubt, will have restrictions not as strict as tourists regards quarantine, for the simple reason they don't have the funds, Thailand needs the labour and they will make sure it comes in.

 

why, with the tens of thousands laid off from their tourism-related jobs?

[Elkski]

13 hours ago, Yinn said:

Sorry Mr USA, no thankyou. We have no infection local case 75 days already. We beat covid, not want be same USA.

Schools open, factorys open, plaza open, inside restaurants, weddings, etc etc. We live again. 

 

Only thing is border not open. Why we want this people come in? Argue about mask, anti vax, anti social distance, anti tracing app. Idiots. 

 

More people die your country every 4 hour than TOTAL Thailand.

 

Other countrys start lockdown again. Because they stupid. Open before they control. 

 

I loose money because covid. I not angry thai government. (About covid). 

 

But I angry so much other countrys covIDIOTS, maskholes, anti vaxxer loons. 

 

Fighting each other black and white, lefty and hard right etc etc. 

 

 

Who pay?

 

Like Spain? Open two week, must close again.

 

 

 

Thai should die because USA selfish guy want holiday? Pffft.

Thailand be remembered for 

Thailand ranked highest in a global survey for its effective handling of Covid-19 and recovery from the crisis. The Global Covid-19 Index (GCI), published yesterday (July 28), gave Thailand an index score of 82.06, putting it on top of the global chart as an example of best practices in tackling the dreaded virus.

Link 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392083

 

USA remembered for? How many want go USA for holiday now? High covid, riot and looting, police killing, mass shooting etc etc

 

Good. 40 million every year to many. 

Damage nature to much. 

 

I be so so happy if covid finish tomorrow in the world same thailand. Thailand win covid in 5 weeks. 

 

Because 99% people follow the rule. If other countrys 30% refuse the rule, covid will win, sure. Forever.

I not want this selfish people come thailand for holiday. For what? Spread = close factorys, restaurants, plaza, schools etc etc again? 

 

Nobody starving Thailand. We have lot food. We help each other.

 

i have good idea. Everyone in USA wear mask, wash hands, social distance, tracing app, lockdown 5 weeks. You be control covid. 

THEN you be welcome thailand. We not want your virus. For what?

 

Many TVF member anti mask, anti vax, anti tracing app, anti social distance. I not want foreigner with selfish behavior now. Refuse listen. Care themself. One guy say he will pay the nurse throw away vaccine, not take it. 

For what?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gotta say Yinn is spot on. 

[GinBoy2]

16 minutes ago, GAZZPA said:

Your personal beliefs are irrelevant.. This is about USA losing it's power, nothing more then that. My last paragraph is not worth quoting because you know it is true..USA throw their weight around in their own self interest, it has jaff all to do with fighting the moral high ground. I am not surprised you believe it, you are American, lots of Americans are blind to what the truth is. Anyway, it doesnt matter, USA does not have the weight to bully China anymore, and no other country is going to join a campaign to "crush" China economically...

Just out of curiosity.

 

Do you think the China model is the right one? 

 

Having watched the ongoing unravelling of rights in HK, is that the future for all of us?

 

The US, indeed no democracy is perfect, but we are allowed to criticize, dissent, voice our grievances, and ultimately make our views known at a ballot box.

 

Try doing any of that in the utopian China model, and you'll end up like Jimmy Lai banged up in a mainland prison!

Edited August 10, 2020 by GinBoy2

[MRToMRT]

13 minutes ago, ChouDoufu said:

 

why, with the tens of thousands laid off from their tourism-related jobs?

Its a very good point! But we all know its not going to happen.

[Mung]

3 hours ago, MRToMRT said:

Wellllllll .... as a retiree I am a tourist. So I am not coming back.

 

When I eventually do it will be to sell up I think. The double hit of bills in Thailand to pay and now bills in the UK mean that something has to give.

 

Surprisingly I have found it cheaper living the UK (I don't pay rent) although the rain has killed me. It's been quite an eye opener. This whole saga has been the final nail in the coffin for me. New pastures next year will be my plan.

 

If I had been stuck in Thailand I would probably not have come to this conclusion because it would be life as normal. But I am not and my pension will not support anything more like this in the future.

 

Life is what happens whilst you are making plans ;+)

Very similar situation for me too. I lived mainly in Thailand for 10 years but also in Laos and Malaysia. I moved back to the UK in February for the first time since 2010, and I thought the change would be more drastic than it has been. After being away from Thailand for an extended period, I feel a sense of calm and as if a weight has been lifted up from my shoulders that I didn't know was there. I assume it is based around the legalities and formalities of securing a visa, the attitude of officials and authority there etc. 
For me I could move back easily once this finally blows over, but I think I probably will end up somewhere else, something I would never have dreamt of saying a year ago 

Edited August 10, 2020 by Mung

[Kadilo]

Be open for Xmas, chill. 

[JohnFlory]

29 minutes ago, GAZZPA said:

Your personal beliefs are irrelevant.. This is about USA losing it's power, nothing more then that. My last paragraph is not worth quoting because you know it is true..USA throw their weight around in their own self interest, it has jaff all to do with fighting the moral high ground. I am not surprised you believe it, you are American, lots of Americans are blind to what the truth is. Anyway, it doesnt matter, USA does not have the weight to bully China anymore, and no other country is going to join a campaign to "crush" China economically...

Wait...are your writings not your personal beliefs? Why are they relevant, but mine are not? I've not asked if you are Chinese, and I do not care. 

 

China is a middling power to be sure. She shall spread viruses and misery to her own people and to others. The US, The EU, the UK, South Korea and Japan will stand together with some ASEAN nations to repel the government of China. We will support freedom in Hong Kong and Taiwan and hpoe that the good people of China will dispose one their vile, genocidal government and live in freedom.

[metisdead]

Some off topic posts have been removed. 

[Bastos60]

18 hours ago, Mung said:

If his prediction is correct, I wouldn't be surprised at all. It's a gross overreaction at this point, and Thailand needs to learn how to live with this virus just like most of the other countries have. Either they don't understand this or they don't have the capacity, resources and facilities to handle domestic infections 

They don't have the capacity to test every single foreigner coming into thailand.

[jacob29]

4 hours ago, hobz said:

I bet 98% of the people here that are complaining about overreaction was complaining about the lack of action back in january/february ...

It's more a question of what are they waiting for? A vaccine that might never come? The whole idea was to flatten the curve, and give time to prepare. Are the hospitals prepared now? They should be. It's unclear what the objective is.

 

The borders are porous, that's speculated to be what happened in Vietnam, Thailand suffers the same risk. I don't believe there's a massive under-reporting of active cases, but people are crossing the borders illegally, the virus will find its way in. Maintaining zero cases is a pipe dream, and a costly one at that.

Edited August 10, 2020 by jacob29

[Robin]

I keep getting this feeling that  those in power are relishing the chance to keep out all those nasty foreign tourists they have been made to welcome.

Most of the suffers in Thailand will be the general public, not the Elite, who have never cared how much others suffer so long as the are OK.

[GAZZPA]

11 minutes ago, JohnFlory said:

Who said Boycot China???

 

Asia is more than China.

 

Free Hong Kong! China is a repressive force. Xi Jing Peng looks like Winnie the Pooh. Trump is an idiot.

 

 

 

What are you talking about "Asia is more then China?" Are you getting confused, do you not understand what SE Asian countries mean? How about the Asean region?

[JohnFlory]

14 minutes ago, GAZZPA said:

What are you talking about "Asia is more then China?" Are you getting confused, do you not understand what SE Asian countries mean? How about the Asean region?

You are tiresome....I am out

[GAZZPA]

4 minutes ago, JohnFlory said:

You are tiresome....I am out

Translate,,,,, I lost the debate, I have no sensible reply..

 

thats ok, goodnight,, 

[Scouse123]

2 hours ago, ChouDoufu said:

 

why, with the tens of thousands laid off from their tourism-related jobs?

The Cambodians and Myanmar do the jobs the Thais won't do, eapecially fishing trawlers, offshore work, and canneries.

You and others who make that same statement don't seem to grasp that there are many types of jobs Thais will not do. You don't  need to bother with the  " Beggars can't be choosers " line,because they would sooner beg.

The Thai government knows this, why do you think they are  now fast tracking the return of migrant workers.

Also, many Thais chase work in the Middle East, Korea, Israel etc which they prefer and get much higher pay than Thailand.

Edited August 10, 2020 by Scouse123

[Elkski]

As many expats have expressed in other threads,  now is a great time to travel and enjoy Thailand.   I see all the IG babies posting travels to resorts with no one around.  It looks like the Thailand of 30 years ago.  I think the hiso are enjoying this time very much. Low traffic in BKK and more privacy at nice restaurants,  etc.    Any one o know in Thailand is getting back ti normal, school is open WITH N OUTBREAKS!! , school directors are back  to golfing and training trips with co workers.   Dentists offices are open and the docs don't have to take ti much risk even with foreigners because they have not been able to  travele recently.  Everyone but those in the tourist industry are happy.  Rice is growing  baring the flood die offs and needs for replanting.   Maybe taxis will not deny fares from thai people now.  Because its a fact they did in the past.  The proof is how you see even Thai people  ask through the front window when a taxi stops when it should be you open the rear door and get in and the driver is expected to use the meter and take you  anywhere you want to go, within reason.  Maybe not a 5 hour trip.    As it is the young people,  especially the educated ones and not going to stop protesting until they get some rotten wood out of leadership and a new constitution.    The leaders know an outbreak  now by opening travel would cause massive civil unrest and destruction.   

Sorry married expats but its not looking good for you.  Perhaps a faster reunion can be had by getting a visa for your family.   Im glad I started the K1 visa in Feb but I fear the usual 10 months has grown to 14-16 .  Perhaps our reunion will be on the west coast?  Or maybe in a nearby country.  I still say this was one of Tina's  best written statements.    Just look at how stupid the western leaders and populations look.  

 

[Nook225]

20 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

as I am stuck outside away from my wife and daughter

But can’t you enter if you’re married ? I thought you can. 

[ChouDoufu]

2 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

The Cambodians and Myanmar do the jobs the Thais won't do, eapecially fishing trawlers, offshore work, and canneries.

You and others who make that same statement don't seem to grasp that there are many types of jobs Thais will not do. You don't  need to bother with the  " Beggars can't be choosers " line,because they would sooner beg.

The Thai government knows this, why do you think they are  now fast tracking the return of migrant workers.

Also, many Thais chase work in the Middle East, Korea, Israel etc which they prefer and get much higher pay than Thailand.

 

really?  the economy is going into the toilet, tens of thousands losing their jobs, and thais refuse to accept employment.  too bad for them then.

[bwpage3]

17 hours ago, Yinn said:

Sorry Mr USA, no thankyou. We have no infection local case 75 days already. We beat covid, not want be same USA.

Schools open, factorys open, plaza open, inside restaurants, weddings, etc etc. We live again. 

 

Only thing is border not open. Why we want this people come in? Argue about mask, anti vax, anti social distance, anti tracing app. Idiots. 

 

More people die your country every 4 hour than TOTAL Thailand.

 

Other countrys start lockdown again. Because they stupid. Open before they control. 

 

I loose money because covid. I not angry thai government. (About covid). 

 

But I angry so much other countrys covIDIOTS, maskholes, anti vaxxer loons. 

 

Fighting each other black and white, lefty and hard right etc etc. 

 

 

Who pay?

 

Like Spain? Open two week, must close again.

 

 

 

Thai should die because USA selfish guy want holiday? Pffft.

Thailand be remembered for 

Thailand ranked highest in a global survey for its effective handling of Covid-19 and recovery from the crisis. The Global Covid-19 Index (GCI), published yesterday (July 28), gave Thailand an index score of 82.06, putting it on top of the global chart as an example of best practices in tackling the dreaded virus.

Link 

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392083

 

USA remembered for? How many want go USA for holiday now? High covid, riot and looting, police killing, mass shooting etc etc

 

Good. 40 million every year to many. 

Damage nature to much. 

 

I be so so happy if covid finish tomorrow in the world same thailand. Thailand win covid in 5 weeks. 

 

Because 99% people follow the rule. If other countrys 30% refuse the rule, covid will win, sure. Forever.

I not want this selfish people come thailand for holiday. For what? Spread = close factorys, restaurants, plaza, schools etc etc again? 

 

Nobody starving Thailand. We have lot food. We help each other.

 

i have good idea. Everyone in USA wear mask, wash hands, social distance, tracing app, lockdown 5 weeks. You be control covid. 

THEN you be welcome thailand. We not want your virus. For what?

 

Many TVF member anti mask, anti vax, anti tracing app, anti social distance. I not want foreigner with selfish behavior now. Refuse listen. Care themself. One guy say he will pay the nurse throw away vaccine, not take it. 

For what?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have any idea how the economy works?

[AgentSmith]

18 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Tourists stranded in Thailand, well no they are not, as they can go home on a flight that may be costly, or goes in a circuitous route, and they may end up in quarantine in there own home country, but none the less they can return whence they came.  It may be hard for them to understand that.  However, should they want to stay longer-term then they need to get an extension of stay unless they don't have the money, well then at that point it is time to go. Extensions can not go on forever.  

It's funny really how that theme keeps popping up on a website that's clearly meant for long-term guests of this beautiful country. It's as if so many NON-immigrants here would love to see the few remaining tourists go. At the same time they don't realize how lucky they are to not be outside of Thailand where they would basically be cut off from home and possibly family.

 

I'm a tourist now. I am between jobs and have been living in Asia for a long time already. I can't go 'home' because I simply don't have an address in my 'home' country nor can I easily get one (so many rules there I won't bore readers with). I'm stuck here. All legal mind you and will be for at least another 6 months thanks to a very helpful and again legal visa agent. But if Thailand does throw me out at some point I quite literally have nowhere to go.

 

I've spoken with several foreigners who are stuck like me. Everyone has their own particular story. Some people do have a home and a job to go back to but their country of residence simply shut the door. Others don't want to risk their health by going back to a corona infested nation which makes total sense. People here act as if so many foreigners see this as a long-term holiday when it clearly is not. People who got stuck here especially want this whole thing to go back to normal. Simply because there's a huge difference between not having to travel and not being able to.

[geriatrickid]

21 hours ago, pookondee said:

I didnt think any other country would ever match the sheer stupidity, manic paranoia and absolute dictatorial nanny state abuse of its "sheeple" than that of my own home country.

 

Amazing Thailand: quickly looking like the lost identical twin of Australia.

The only stupidity   currently on show in Australia now are the covidiots of Melbourne who have put their country on the brink of disaster with their behavior. You may be dismissive of the 19  deaths and 322 new cases for Victoria reported today, but it is a gruesome warning for countries like Thailand. Why would Thailand wish to allow selfish irresponsible covidiots into the country? Things were going well for Australia, but a core group just had to ruin it for everyone. 

 

Thailand is prudent and protecting its people  from the invasion of disease carriers from the UK, Italy, Russia, India USA and others.   Few countries  have shown that their populations are responsible , or mature enough to entrust them with the freedom of international travel. I know how many tourists behave and there is no point in  asking them to be responsible because they are incapable of doing so. Instead of blaming Thailand, go and hold your countrymen accountable for being selfish prats.

[gearbox]

5 hours ago, jacob29 said:

It's more a question of what are they waiting for? A vaccine that might never come? The whole idea was to flatten the curve, and give time to prepare. Are the hospitals prepared now? They should be. It's unclear what the objective is.

 

The borders are porous, that's speculated to be what happened in Vietnam, Thailand suffers the same risk. I don't believe there's a massive under-reporting of active cases, but people are crossing the borders illegally, the virus will find its way in. Maintaining zero cases is a pipe dream, and a costly one at that.

I guess they are waiting/hoping for vaccines. A few vaccines from China/UK/US are in stage 3 trials, and some results will be announced in a month or two.  Finishing phase 3 trials successfully means that the vaccine is likely to be approved and mass production can start.

 

And is not only them waiting.

[the green light]

21 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Tourists stranded in Thailand, well no they are not, as they can go home on a flight that may be costly, or goes in a circuitous route, and they may end up in quarantine in there own home country, but none the less they can return whence they came.  It may be hard for them to understand that.  However, should they want to stay longer-term then they need to get an extension of stay unless they don't have the money, well then at that point it is time to go. Extensions can not go on forever.  

For those tourist stranded in THailand..There are no international flights to take them home because there are nobody entering thailand. 

So it will cost them a lot of money to just go home.

 

I think Thailand needs to live with the virus and take precautions: MAsk, social distancing, covid testing. The quarantine is just a trick to collect more money from people coming in.

To be quarantine in Bangkok, it will cost you roughly BHt 100,000 at specified hotels  by the government.

 

Nobody in the right state of mind will go on vacation to Thailand and be jailed in a hotel room for  14 days at this high price.

 

The government is doing a good job blaming the infection on the dirty farangs. It is

the farangs that they need back into thailand .The chinese are mass production travellers..cheap and pushy.. The only thing the chinese tourists are doing is keep china town alive.

 

The quarantine must go away if they want to bring the tourists back and the 100,000 COVID-19 health insurnace totally useless.

 

Last the government must do a PR job to tell their people that the farang is what thailand need now. 

 

[zaZa9]

22 hours ago, Xonax said:

The tourist accomodations have for many years been very expensive, as they are based on nothing else than what foreign tourists have been willing to pay. Now when there are no foreign tourists in Thailand, I expected that the prices would be lowered significantly, but unfortunately that doesn´t seem to be the case. 

I am in the market for at 5-7 day luxury beach holiday in the south in December, but most resorts are still priced close to what they were, before Covid-19 shocked the tourism industry in Thailand. I understand, that many resort owners have acquired their resort properties at inflated prices, which would only be profitable, if the foreign tourists continued to arrive like before. But now it´s time to lower the prices significantly to what the domestic travellers (including the many Expats) are willing pay, as some business is way better than no business. But will the Thais understand the market mechanisms, before it´s too late? I doubt it. I have a nice home and can just select to stay at home, until the prices finally will be regulated, which will also spare me the trouble, with informing Immigration about my whereabouts. 

Look on Agoda at See Seascape in Ao Nang , Krabi. Very nice new hotel , spectacular location , great options for island tours . Usually , its claimed , 4,600 bt , now 800 bt. Ive staid in similiar  before and expect to pay about 3k.