Thailand to track tourists with digital wristbands

[BangkokReady]

41 minutes ago, fruitman said:

you need mouthmasks everywhere and you're farang so be double carefull...

Yes.  All of this and you get to watch Thai people not having to follow anti-covid measures while you are treated like a leper, and paying a small fortune for the privilege.  A nice relaxing holiday.

[BangkokReady]

Looking at the graphic, with the "used from 1st Nov" being clearing added later, it seems like this is a product idea from one of these "start-ups" and in no way a real thing.

 

Most of the functions are pure fantasy in terms of what can realistically be supplied and used for any length of time.

[Mr Meeseeks]

Retirees. think of not being allowed to return as a blessing that you are exempted from being subjected to this nonsense. 

[spidermike007]

Just more inane stupidity. It is as if they do not want to revive tourism, and are doing everything in their power to make sure it does not happen. They are so far over the top with their paranoia, insularity, fear mongering, and tiny man complex. I predict 11,000 tourists in 2021, unless they get creative, and come up with a program that does not require quarantine. Sorry guys. Few are going to choose a destination that requires quarantine, at the expense of the tourist, and a tourist prisoner mentality, when it comes to electronic tracking. Just not gonna happen.

 

Thailand. A once vibrant tourist destination. Now? Millions out of work due to extreme incompetence, a dire lack of creative solutions, and a past the sell by date administration. 

[ThailandRyan]

1 hour ago, Techno Viking said:

Wonder how much these are going to cost the tourist ?

Part of your package tour.  They will double as fitness monitors afterwards and a memento of your fabulous time you had in the LOS with knowing they followed your every movement like a voyeur. 

[ezzra]

Is there an end to all the hoopla the gimmicks and the wild predictions as where Thailand tourism is heading to? it seems that they have covered everything and the kitchen sink but no tourists are to be found, which is a must be component of a successful tourism industry to flourish...

[CharlieH]

Wonder what bizarre price the Govt will be charged for these devices and who is owning or has interest in that company. Usually an envelope involved when stupid things like this emerge. You can bet someone is rubbing their hands together.

[ThailandRyan]

31 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

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.

Soon to look like the Borg and be part of the Farang collective.  The Thai's will definitely steer clear when they see you board the MRT or BTS and dock with an EV station so the Government can upload your data.

[Misterwhisper]

Does the device also have a secret tracking function to assess how much these tourists are spending in Thailand? I mean, it's got to be worthwhile when the country is taking these tremendous risks of letting foreigners in, right?

[americanfarang]

If I want to be tracked like this, I will take a vacation in North Korea or China.  There is no way most tourists will accept to be tracked and treated like this, just for the "privilege" to visit Thailand.  There are other vacation destinations that are open and tourists will choose those destinations which impose the least restrictions.  As an American, I am off to Miami in ten days and in February, I'm off to Mexico.  No COVID test, no quarantine, no COVID insurance and no tracking bracelet required.  Thailand will lose out on tons of tourist money due to the excessive requirements, as people will go to other counties.   

[Mr Meeseeks]

5 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said:

Does the device also have a secret tracking function to assess how much these tourists are spending in Thailand? I mean, it's got to be worthwhile when the country is taking these tremendous risks of letting foreigners in, right?

Alerts for under-spending sent directly to Immigration.

 

Remember and keep all your receipts.

[bdenner]

This article has no substance!

 

In saying that the Huawei device I wear, after a heart scare, requires a smart phone with app and BlueTooth interface, relies on the GPS function in the phone. Turn the phone off and you have nothing. It looks very similar to the top photo in the OP. Was about 800 Baht

[AlfHuy]

Please visit us soon and get a free "welcome pack" at your international airport.

Get yours now. Be care about your well-being and want to know exactly where you are and in case of something might happen to you, in a few seconds, we will be at your location.

 

Thailand, the land that takes proud care of their visitors.

Probably each tourist will get an un-employed bargirl 24h a day to keep TAT informed about our movements and activities.

That's only 8000 baht a day. Bargain.

[AlfHuy]

The "H.ILTON" of 2021

[AbeNormal]

1 hour 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. 

The people in charge are not there for their mental capacity or qualifications, that has been obvious for a very long time

 

and as pointed out, why only foreigners getting this special treatment  

[KarenBravo]

A holiday in Guantanamo.............wonderful.

 

[AbeNormal]

1 hour ago, fruitman said:

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?

for a free wristband 

[Lacessit]

Looks like the bar girls and naughty massage places will have to wait longer for employment to be restored. What tourist is going to want to be pin-pointed while having a bonk?

Sorry, I forgot. Prostitution is illegal in Thailand, and does not exist anyway.

[Andreas2]

Please stop complaining or making fun of the Thai government as they try so hard to contain this very deadly disease, this pandemic. They just care about all of us.
According to the CDC, this is the actual Infection Fatality Ratio:

• 0-19 years: 0.00003
• 20-49 years: 0.0002
• 50-69 years: 0.005
• 70+ years: 0.054

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scenarios.html

 

As I'm in the group "50-69", does this mean that 5 out 100,000 people in this segment are going to die from this super lethal disease?

I really hope, this high number - 5 - is a massive exaggeration! I'm seriously scared now.

In mentally terrible situations like this, it always helps me a lot if I go and I sit on my scooter for a little ride to relax.

[AbeNormal]

someone sitting on a beach or at the pool or on a balcony in direct sunlight it will show a temp of a lot more than 37.5 

[Misterwhisper]

25 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

The "H.ILTON" of 2021

 

Privileged access for STV holders only!

[J Town]

36 minutes ago, Misterwhisper said:

Does the device also have a secret tracking function to assess how much these tourists are spending in Thailand? I mean, it's got to be worthwhile when the country is taking these tremendous risks of letting foreigners in, right?

They wouldn't care how much tourists spend, TAT pulls those numbers out where the sun don't shine and momma never kissed.

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, RotBenz8888 said:

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. 

It might work quite well if they're full of flaws:

Can you imagine the number of bureaucrats, police, etc who will end up on thousand of wild goose chases?

After realising they are unreliable and costing time to chase false alarms, they'll be quietly withdrawn to avoid losing face.

Reminds me of the GT200 bomb detector.

[ChipButty]

Can you go muff diving with one of them on?

[colinneil]

Just now, ChipButty said:

Can you go muff diving with one of them on?

Sorry mister, i not understand your post, can you explain it please.????????????

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, ChipButty said:

Can you go muff diving with one of them on?

For use on Thais, yes. No use on ferang, as they're only waterproof down to six fathoms.

[ChipButty]

2 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

For use on Thais, yes. No use on ferang, as they're only waterproof down to six fathoms.

No intentions of using it on a farang to dangerous 

[ThailandRyan]

15 minutes ago, Andreas2 said:

Please stop complaining or making fun of the Thai government as they try so hard to contain this very deadly disease, this pandemic. They just care about all of us.
According to the CDC, this is the actual Infection Fatality Ratio:

• 0-19 years: 0.00003
• 20-49 years: 0.0002
• 50-69 years: 0.005
• 70+ years: 0.054

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/planning-scenarios.html

 

As I'm in the group "50-69", does this mean that 5 out 100,000 people in this segment are going to die from this super lethal disease?

I really hope, this high number - 5 - is a massive exaggeration! I'm seriously scared now.

In mentally terrible situations like this, it always helps me a lot if I go and I sit on my scooter for a little ride to relax.

Your tracking bracelet/watch is awaiting you to wear daily for the rest of your days here in Thailand as you are in a higher group than the Thais as to possibly be infecting them, even if you have been here already for a long time.  We live here and visit here at their leisure.  When they are done with us, it is time you must leave unfortunately.

[ThailandRyan]

5 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

For use on Thais, yes. No use on ferang, as they're only waterproof down to six fathoms.

Wait it's not to be worn on the wrist but instead on the shaft, I'll be damned.

[bluesofa]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wait it's not to be worn on the wrist but instead on the shaft, I'll be damned.

Yes, the report said the device was 'coming soon'.