3 hours ago, Onrai said:

I rate Thailand’s response to Covid-19 A+. They did 4 simple things-universally adopted wearing masks,

social distancing, hand washing/and hand sanitizer at every public location and strictly limiting the movement of people from one infected area to another. People adhered to the restrictions and death toll stands somewhere between 50-60 people. This is from a country who has limited resources compare to more economically developed nations. The most important metrics are per capital deaths, a population that feels safe and opening the economy back up. By all accounts Thailand ranks as one of the safest places to visit right now. Which developed country can make the same claim?

what does it matter cuz nobody are going (be allowed) to visit ????????

On 9/20/2020 at 10:09 AM, steven100 said:

This unprofessional selfish and risky approach could have been avoided.

The only way to avoid demands for democracy are a vote of no-confidence, unlikely with a rigged constitution, or the voluntary call for fresh elections by the generals. IMO, the protestors took very professional precautions.

On 9/20/2020 at 10:44 AM, baansgr said:

How can there be a spike and second wave...Thailand is virus free

And they wear masks, so, no hazard. Not make people think they are at risk, there is no Covid in Thailand. 

The question is a bit odd.. should it be "keep the number of detected infections low"? That implies testing would remain low, which it for certain will. Under control .. what's that then, only few deaths? For that they don't need to do much at all.

19 hours ago, steven100 said:

Thank you for a correct sensible post. But the know all's here say it's all ok.   lol

" Quote: 20 hours ago, Lacessit said:

That's what was being seen in Melbourne, people having parties, going surfing and buying yoghurt at their favorite store in breach of the instructions. Most notably, the infection clusters have been occurring with ethnic groups where communication failed, and suburbs with a high social and low economic footprint. In other words, guys getting together to drink beer and watch the footy. You can't fix stupid."

I think you need to get the "facts" correct, before posting such misleading rubbish... you are right, can't fix stupid.

Edited September 21, 20205 yr by Aussie999

The virus ain’t going nowhere. Infections will rise and fall with time. What’s important is maintaining and improving treatment. I don’t think we need to wait for a vaccine but rather good and early medication. If the unemployment rate raises from 10 to 12 and eventually 15 or worst case 20 million, the question one has to ask is if the strategy is worth it. Because the virus ain’t going nowhere. 

For those who think lockdowns don't work.

Found this just now in the US media The Hill ....

As soon as Thailand opens borders it shall start spreading ....that is inevitable with so much " Western travel capable country's " affected !

Not enough choices. No, because they never have... merely drip-feeding the public with arbitrary figures. If only someone could develop a machine that would automatically scan every individual in the world. We'd see who's telling porkies.

Thailand has certainly done better than some countries, aspecially the USA.

  I hope some tourism happens this Winter from November onwards.                                             I hope the US, Canada border stays closed until 2022. Same goes for

the vaccines, I hope some prove effective and become available by 2021.

Geezer

post moved to : UK Covid-19 soaring death rate topic.

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 20205 yr by steven100

On 9/20/2020 at 11:24 AM, Poet said:

Their success will continue unabated as long as they continue to severely limit testing.

Spot on! Of they seriously started testing people, Covid-19 numbers might look different.

Edited September 22, 20205 yr by StayinThailand2much

On 9/20/2020 at 10:44 AM, baansgr said:

How can there be a spike and second wave...Thailand is virus free

I see  no difference  between the political gathering in Bangkok,and any street market in East pattaya  where hundreds of locals gather daily  since  before the  virus began up until yesterday,  in thier hundreds with and without masks

On 9/20/2020 at 4:50 PM, possum1931 said:

I don't agree, the protesters are right, we have to get rid of these soldiers, get an elected peoples government in as soon as possible, as long as these soldiers are running the country, everything  including the virus is just going to get worse.

Do you not get the feeling you are at the Alamo Steven? ????

4 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said:

Thailand has certainly done better than some countries, aspecially the USA.

  I hope some tourism happens this Winter from November onwards.                                             I hope the US, Canada border stays closed until 2022. Same goes for

the vaccines, I hope some prove effective and become available by 2021.

Geezer

Only if you believe the government's figures, meanwhile, country folk are living in fear of covid.. they do not feel safe, or believe their own government.... but you do, go figure. Let's not forget the sudden reported increase of "pneumonia" and "flu" deaths. Thailand test >0.1% of population, if we look at the curve, it seems Thailand simply stopped reporting cases, it dropped incredibly fast, almost overnight.

4 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said:

Their success will continue unabated as long as they continue to severely limit testing.

That is what Trump is saying. More testing, more reported cases. Stop testing and the numbers will go down. Of course this fails to address the issue of who is infected and contact tracing but who cares if the numbers appear lower.

Yes they will, but it will come at a massive cost to society and the economy.  But all countries are equally as badly hit one way or another.

Hey Aussie  have you watched any of the USA  tv channels,  you know  ABC, NBC,

CBS, or even CNN.  When you see the crowds there that are still so mask

free, it makes me think that in 2 or 3 years, there will be a lot less Americans 

around.  At least in Thailand  and even Asia, there are a lot more mask wearers

and people who seem more serious about trying to stay healthy.  No  I  do

not believe the Thai government numbers, never have  and  never said  that I did.

When you Asume,  you just make an ass out of you  and me. Ass U Me,  get it.

SO do not assume.   thanks,  your Canadian  cousin..

Geezer

 

Edited September 23, 20205 yr by Stargrazer9889
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