Popular Post rooster59 20904 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Thailand to track tourists with digital wristbands File photo The Thai government has announced plans to track foreign tourists using digital wristbands. The new wristbands will be introduced from 1 November and will be used as a tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The wristbands track the location of the wearer and are also capable of measuring heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. If a body temperature over 37.5c is recorded, an alert will automatically be sent to local health officials. The limited number of foreigners arriving in Thailand as part of the Special Tourist Visa program will be the first to wear the new wristbands. It is not known how long foreign tourists would be required to wear the wristband. The news comes as the Cabinet this week agreed in principle to allow foreign tourists and crew of yachts to enter Thailand under the Special Tourist Visa program. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-10-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 44 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother 22527 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, rooster59 said: It is not known how long foreign tourists would be required to wear the wristband. to the thai, all non-thais are foreign tourists; doesnt matter if you have lived here longer than they have 41 1 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post J Town 11641 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Wouldn't it be cheaper to tattoo an OCR symbol on their forehead? 10 1 47 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath 44734 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The new wristbands will be introduced from 1 November and will be used as a tool in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. If they are tested negative before arrival, and after quarantine, why the <deleted> have this bizarre situation ? The only tools in the fight against the Covid-19 ripple are these people with the ridiculous, over the top ideas ! 58 9 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo 15365 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Great question under the article: “ 2 weeks quarantine , then tracking you wherever you go does not really seems to me as a dream vacation. What happens if I go to Soi 6, or to a relaxing massage and they see my heartrate beating like a helicopter? They may send a helthcare squad to catch me during action.“ 😁 16 5 106 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Techno Viking 1296 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Wonder how much these are going to cost the tourist ? 26 18 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz 8924 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 I don't see this appealing to too many potential visitors. Health certificates, testing and now tracking? Ain't my idea of a relaxing holiday. 46 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo 15365 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, Kadilo said: https://m.alibaba.com/product/62188761758/health-smart-watch-GSM-emergency-elderly.html I will have a guess you will get this one and get charged £100 Its the one shown in one of their articles announcing the launch Edited October 31, 2020 by Kadilo 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fruitman 6853 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Wow i've always wanted a wristband like a real criminal....now i sure will come soon thailand! 19 2 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shey420 186 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 If its only for the quarantine period ok I see. But its probably not so how come only foreign tourist and not Thai nationals?. From what I see from reports thais comeback with covid too. 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke 9633 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Thailand to track tourists with digital wristbands Respected and revered guests from China will naturally be exempted....as their moral purity, responsible behavior, personal cleanliness and disease-free health practices are above reproach. Edited October 31, 2020 by Hayduke 26 1 1 52 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo 15365 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 They havent got a clue. One minute they are suggesting ways of attracting more tourists such as reducing the quarantine period, then next they announce this. They really are driving a nail in the already buried coffin. 21 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopy 2046 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 It also has a secret microphone and video camera so they can check in on you to make sure you are safe and best of all streams your entire stay to a "secure" server. 7 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fruitman 6853 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Even if i didnt mind to jump all the hoops, what's great about thailand now? Pattaya is closed, you need mouthmasks everywhere and you're farang so be double carefull.... Even the beach is closed, you can't smoke there, pools are closed, samui is empty..... Why would a tourist go to thailand right now? 40 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 24165 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 25 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The wristbands track the location of the wearer and are also capable of measuring heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature These devices are full of flaws, they're going to send alarms of low blood pressure, tachycardia, fever all over the place. It's not gonna work. 12 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkrv 1305 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 No no no no no. Thailand please stop embarrassing yourself with these virtually daily farcical announcements of how you are going to deal with your proposed "guests" who are awaiting en mass to flood in. If you really want meaningful tourism and visitors who will view Thailand as a desirable destination during these very difficult times, you really need to think very carefully very soon. 23 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long 6587 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Come on TVF. It's surely fake news. I was first sent this on Line by a friend (who likes his conspiracies) and then a link to PattayaNews, and now Richard Barrow is sharing the Pattaya News link on his FB page. It CAN'T WORK! Even if the crazy lawmakers forced it through (supposed to come into effect TOMORROW) the things wouldn't work, especially understanding the language of the 'questions' and giving correct and understandable answers. Plus, how can it check blood pressure? Oh, and if it can't be removed by the user (the whole point, isn't it?) then it needs to be waterproof, and how much is it going to cost? Finally, they talk about users asking it for help WITHIN ASQ! Well, what the hell is the point in them wearing one IN QUARANTINE? April Fools' Day7 months late or 5 months early. 6 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyril sneer 5625 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 they'll test it on tourists first, then make expats who never left wear them 24/7 5 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long 6587 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Oh, and I forgot to mention that even this is an official TVF news thread, I see no source, credible or otherwise. If it's all from this same PattayaNews article, then they really are cashing in on the exposure, aren't they? Mods tell us not to post news threads without credible sources, but I can't see one here on the OP. Please forgive and correct me if I'm wrong. It's early in the day. 2 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mops59 346 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 And how much will cost this wristband? How much money does the government take out of tourists pockets? So first tourist visa, then booking trip and/or accommodation and ticket with thai travel agency, expensive Thai health insurance, pre arrival covid test, quarantine hotel and so on. Wow Thailand knows how to empty our pockets. 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL 1367 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 The cartoon hand and wristband in the OP; at a very quick glance, the running man in the top LHS corner of the watchface looked like a swastika. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fruitman 6853 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 9 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: they'll test it on tourists first, then make expats who never left wear them 24/7 And in the 711 they will all step away from you with your wristband.....if some infected farang reaches the Thai news they might even ban your entrance to the shop. I think i'll skip thailand for another 6 months....after that i'll see again where i go. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray 22877 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 41 minutes ago, rooster59 said: The wristbands track the location of the wearer and are also capable of measuring heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature. Every time the wearer approaches Patpong or Walking Street...off the charts....ha ha ha ha 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya 4207 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 I guess we can relax. No way they will be a) ready November 1st (tomorrow) and b) work. 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thonglorjimmy 733 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 (edited) Are these guys honestly for real? Though to save any embarrassment, maybe they've purchased these. Edited October 31, 2020 by thonglorjimmy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Henryford 9406 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 If the temp goes above 37.5 it issues a 220v charge to eliminate the Covid threat. 2 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlfHuy 4715 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 Soon,we get all a thing like this, nailed to our head. They can read what we think and If there is one bad comment about TAT etc. or one naughty thought, off you go to the local prison facility. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kotsak 14682 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, Kadilo said: They havent got a clue. One minute they are suggesting ways of attracting more tourists such as reducing the quarantine period, then next they announce this. They really are driving a nail in the already buried coffin. Sorry, but there is simply no more space for extra nails on that one. 😏 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc 22608 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 56 minutes ago, Kadilo said: Great question under the article: “ 2 weeks quarantine , then tracking you wherever you go does not really seems to me as a dream vacation. What happens if I go to Soi 6, or to a relaxing massage and they see my heartrate beating like a helicopter? They may send a helthcare squad to catch me during action.“ 😁 For me nowadays that gives them a 10 second window. 😆😆😆 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mr mr 6279 Posted October 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 31, 2020 scrap the dumb dumb bracelet idea and legalize weed and casinos. not the greatest solutions as they come with their own issues but option A ain't working so well right now is it ? 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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