Popular Post Pattaya Spotter Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, darksidedog said: We have been incredibly fortunate up to this moment, and while the lockdown we had earlier in the year was unpleasant, it was nowhere near as extreme as some countries have been facing. I sincerely hope they can contain this outbreak, but am already getting stocks in, in case it goes badly. Cancelling events to prevent travel is sad, but until we see where this is headed, probably the right move. The New Year family ensembles with millions moving around through the period also has the potential for disaster of course. What are you stocking in...during the first lockdown, the supermarkets were never short on foodstuffs and household goods...they were even having sales on toilet paper. The only stuff that sold out was masks and alcohol...though bleach, Detol, and other disinfectants were always available. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said: Don't blame the migrants, blame the grubby officials taking money to sneak them in. Many of the migrants just walk across unguarded borders , or swim/walk across rivers . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Spotter Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, PingRoundTheWorld said: Well, that wasn't expected at all.... Given that chances are high I will arrive in Thailand this weekend, what was the last lock down like? I remember there was a curfew, no nightlife, and random foreigners were busted throwing private parties - but were there more restrictions or could you at least go get food and supplies during the day? We'll be in quarantine until mid-January anyway, but wondering what happens after... First lockdown wasn't bad like you say...curfew was only ever at nite...22:00-05:00 if I recall. During the day could always go out to markets, restos (takeout) and for emergencies (hospitals and pharmacies). Most non-essential businesses were closed so one could go out during the day but nothing was open. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 49 minutes ago, JHicks said: Thanks for that info. What about air travel between provinces? I get out of ASQ in Bangkok shortly and am supposed to be meeting someone I haven't seen for over a year down in Hat Yai. As another poster rightly said the lockdown decision is not about tourists or expats, but having come this far it'll be a blow not to be able to make the final leg of the journey. Travel between provinces was banned for a few weeks , buses banned as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya Spotter Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Snig27 said: And the fact that they stripped the trained border patrol police from the Myanmar border over and over and moved them to Bangkok to deal with peaceful protests. Prayut should be held personally responsible for this. Beyond incompetent. You don't know how dangerous to national security 3 fingers can be! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, Pattaya Spotter said: What are you stocking in...during the first lockdown, the supermarkets were never short on foodstuffs and household goods...they were even having sales on toilet paper. The only stuff that sold out was masks and alcohol...though bleach, Detol, and other disinfectants were always available. There were also numerous places where you could get free food from Temples/Restaurants/hotels etc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Drake Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 minute ago, CorpusChristie said: There were also numerous places where you could get free food from Temples/Restaurants/hotels etc I really hope no expats were doing this. Sort of defeats the purpose of being allowed to remain here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya Spotter Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, John Drake said: I really hope no expats were doing this. Sort of defeats the purpose of being allowed to remain here. With all the bars closed, what were the balloon chasers to do? Edited December 22, 2020 by Pattaya Spotter 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingofthemountain Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Don't blame the migrants, blame the grubby officials taking money to sneak them in. Don't forget the greedy Thais in the seafood trade who employed and underpaid them instead to pay a decent salary and employ thai people for the job 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lovethai123 Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 minute ago, kingofthemountain said: Don't forget the greedy Thais in the seafood trade who employed and underpaid them instead to pay a decent salary and employ thai people for the job never gonna happen. thais love money. they do anything for money. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, John Drake said: I really hope no expats were doing this. Sort of defeats the purpose of being allowed to remain here. Just pointing out that he wouldnt starve to death , and theres no reason to horde food . (If as a last resort, you did need to get "free" food , you could always make a donation to the source) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, PingRoundTheWorld said: Well, that wasn't expected at all.... Given that chances are high I will arrive in Thailand this weekend, what was the last lock down like? I remember there was a curfew, no nightlife, and random foreigners were busted throwing private parties - but were there more restrictions or could you at least go get food and supplies during the day? ... Don't worry, to get food and supplies haven't and will never be a problem in Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacessit Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 I cancelled a trip to Hua Hin over Christmas because I thought if another lockdown happens, I would not be able to get back to Chiang Rai. I just hope the provincial government does not close golf courses and swimming pools like they did last time. I'll be happy to comply with closure orders when someone is able to demonstrate a coronavirus cluster at either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Thailand faces lockdown if outbreak cannot be contained - PM Yes do it before the new year, when everyone floods out of Bangkok and heads for home ......... ----------------------------------------- **what happened to all the conspiracy theorists who said they were hiding the numbers and not reporting when they found it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruntoid Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I cancelled a trip to Hua Hin over Christmas because I thought if another lockdown happens, I would not be able to get back to Chiang Rai. I just hope the provincial government does not close golf courses and swimming pools like they did last time. I'll be happy to comply with closure orders when someone is able to demonstrate a coronavirus cluster at either. So do I but you’ve got to get ahead of the virus not wait for it to appear else you’ll end up in the mess Johnson is making in the U.K. ! Gym closure hurt me the most last time followed by golf courses - though in the last lockdown there was always a bar prepared to serve you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofthemountain Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Lacessit said: I cancelled a trip to Hua Hin over Christmas because I thought if another lockdown happens, I would not be able to get back to Chiang Rai. I just hope the provincial government does not close golf courses and swimming pools like they did last time. I'll be happy to comply with closure orders when someone is able to demonstrate a coronavirus cluster at either. The night curfew in Thailand was pretty nice too very quiet long nights for sleep and less deaths and wounded on the roads, a win\win the most irritating was the closure of the beach swimming pool and gyms Edited December 22, 2020 by kingofthemountain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruntoid Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 16 minutes ago, lovethai123 said: never gonna happen. thais love money. they do anything for money. You could apply that to every country on this planet - why single out Thailand ? 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingRoundTheWorld Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, Bruntoid said: Gym closure hurt me the most last time followed by golf courses - though in the last lockdown there was always a bar prepared to serve you. Do elaborate... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruntoid Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, PingRoundTheWorld said: Do elaborate... ???? on the bars ? No way, I’m gonna need them ! ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 24 minutes ago, lovethai123 said: never gonna happen. thais love money. they do anything for money. Most bosses in the World would pay their employees the minimum they could pay them . Supply and demand , and competing with other companies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phetphet Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 GF just told me that a load of migrants escaped from where they were being confined in Nakhon Sakhon by breaking down a wall. Maybe she heard it on the news or on the net. Anyone else heard this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lovethai123 Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said: Most bosses in the World would pay their employees the minimum they could pay them . Supply and demand , and competing with other companies totally agree. i have seen videos about illegal immigrants of western countries. The business owners know its illegal to employ those people but they still employ them and pay them low salaries to maximise their profits. Many time the business owner is a citizen/permanent resident of a western country and he is exploiting people of his country. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yeahbutif Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Dmaxdan said: It is not about you though. The real losers are the people who' will not be able work and therefore can't pay their bills and feed their children. Another lockdown will be catastrophic for many Thais. If a lockdown is inevitable, then the way to go should be a tier system like in the UK. So you think tier system would work here . create another set of rules that no body read and take any notice .god fobid the police enforcing it......... 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton9 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 1 hour ago, kingofthemountain said: The night curfew in Thailand was pretty nice too very quiet long nights for sleep and less deaths and wounded on the roads, a win\win the most irritating was the closure of the beach swimming pool and gyms Yes very nice, we should keep covid restrictions forever. Amazing world 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Can't help but think the guys been watching Marvel's Doctor Strange too much ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, Thaiwrath said: Don't blame the migrants, blame the grubby officials taking money to sneak them in. But who said officials sneaked them in when the border is wide open in many places as well being shared in a few locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Daithi85 Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 2 hours ago, kingofthemountain said: The night curfew in Thailand was pretty nice too very quiet long nights for sleep and less deaths and wounded on the roads, a win\win the most irritating was the closure of the beach swimming pool and gyms Yes I agree, don't understand why they needed to close the beach. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellforce Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 3 hours ago, overherebc said: Lockdown yes, do it. Booze ban no, don't do it. Just in case, that's too not late to start and stock booze ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 Just heard at least one person in Buriram now tested positive. So it seems the gaps between north and south are slowly but surely being filled. ???? I'm off out this evening to stock up on some booze basics and other things before it officially heads our way too ! Is going to be a quiet stay home New Year for my household ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted December 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 22, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: though the PM was at pains to point out that no blame was being apportioned. What a surprise, given that the real guilty party is the government itself, which has known all along about the threat posed by migrant workers but has chosen to look the other way for many months. Shame on you, Prayut, an honourable politician would admit they got it wrong and resign, but here in Thailand? As they say, there's no honour among... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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