Popular Post webfact Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 Anutin champions the wearing of face masks once again - everything is under control Picture: Daily News Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul has once again told the public to continue to wear face masks. The pandemic's early days featured the minister famously criticising a foreigner who wouldn't accept his offer of a free mask. Yesterday at health ministry HQ he was attempting to calm everyone as the country faces a renewed outbreak of Covid-19. He held up a mask and declared that "covering the face means not closing down the country" (This was a play on words in the Thai language regarding the word "pit" to cover and to close). He also said that "observing social distancing would mean you wouldn't have to be treated for the disease". (This was a play on the word "raksaa" used for both treating and observing). His mantra was once again a call for 100% mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. He also took a swipe at fake news saying that people should get their news from official sources to avoid stressing themselves out and causing the authorities unnecessary stress and the need to combat erroneous reports. He said that the public could have total faith in the health authorities and their efficiency rejecting suggestions to the contrary. Everyone in the public health arena is pulling out all the stops to treat those infected and protect the rest. Regarding the movement of workers (principally migrants) he said that was a matter for the police, military and Labour Ministry. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-12-24 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 More "do as I say not do as I do" from this hypocritical Health minister .... 14 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rabas Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, webfact said: He said that the public could have total faith in the health authorities Yeah, but he's from the construction business! He should have a hard hat on, not the little green doctor's emblem on his shirt. If anything gives me a lack of faith in Thailand's response to COVID, it's this guy. 11 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkrv Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Ah irony oh Health Guru MD minister. How about wearing one while promoting its use? So many photo op pictures in stories about Covid but those in front of the camera must have their faces visible. Edited December 24, 2020 by pkrv 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 such a hypocrite; AGAIN not wearing a mask; in effect saying, 'you have to do it but i do not have to' 16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 Who's gonna tell him that holding the mask is not the ideal use? 4 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Breaking news...... The award for P.O.T.Y. plonker of the year goes to? Edited December 24, 2020 by colinneil 8 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 28 minutes ago, webfact said: everything is under control I think the last weeks developments have proven otherwise.. 8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 59 minutes ago, pkrv said: Ah irony oh Health Guru MD minsiter. How about wearing one while promoting its use? So many photo op pictures in stories about Covid but those in front of the camera must have their faces visible. I don't like the guy one bit but come on, there is no one anywhere near him and he is giving a briefing and needs to be heard clearly. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcnx Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 Yep, it’s time to panic. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 54 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Who's gonna tell him that holding the mask is not the ideal use? Perhaps he's using the same logic of those motorcyclists who have their helmet in the front basket? 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, rabas said: Yeah, but he's from the construction business! He should have a hard hat on, not the little green doctor's emblem on his shirt. If anything gives me a lack of faith in Thailand's response to COVID, it's this guy. Unlike more advanced countries like the UK. Luckily there we have Matt Hancock an extremely talented, capable, and experienced, erm, software salesman with absolutely no background or experience in the medical industry. 1 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 How can it be under control, minister, when you are surrounded by new infections daily? You can fool some of the people some of the time, but.........................................................! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jollyhangmon Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, colinneil said: Breaking news...... The award for P.O.T.Y. plonker of the year goes to? ... 555, he sure got his solid base of 'fans' on here already ... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 Mask wearing is essential. As is mass testing, tracing and being honest with the people. 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fortheroad Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 mask wearing - pretty much got used to it now anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 20 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Mask wearing is essential. As is mass testing, tracing and being honest with the people. People do wear masks. Never understood why people ramble on about "Thailand not doing any testing". They test when they need to. When there is an outbreak they track, trace and test. In this case they are doing tens of thousands of tests. What more do you want? Do you think they should just set up random testing points and pull people off the streets to test them? Like it or not Thailand is doing a much better job than many places in the world - UK, US etc. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fangless Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 1 hour ago, josephbloggs said: I don't like the guy one bit but come on, there is no one anywhere near him and he is giving a briefing and needs to be heard clearly. He is the last person in Thailand who needs to be heard clearly! 2 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post josephbloggs Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 15 minutes ago, fangless said: He is the last person in Thailand who needs to be heard clearly! Fair point. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suua Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 34 minutes ago, josephbloggs said: People do wear masks. Never understood why people ramble on about "Thailand not doing any testing". They test when they need to. When there is an outbreak they track, trace and test. In this case they are doing tens of thousands of tests. What more do you want? Do you think they should just set up random testing points and pull people off the streets to test them? Like it or not Thailand is doing a much better job than many places in the world - UK, US etc. Unfortunately, 'they test when they need to' is akin to playing, catch up....chasing your tail. Much better to get ahead of the game and test all possible, in which case you're not following the trail, but stopping the trail before it gets there. 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Freigeist365 Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) Well, if Anuthin, the "Pesky Farang Slayer" tells me, that everything is "under control", THEN I fear it's time to really get worried... Edited December 24, 2020 by Freigeist365 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 and if current PM will resign, this fine gentleman will became a next Thailand Prime Minister 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Justgrazing Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: also took a swipe at fake news saying that people should get their news from official sources to avoid stressing themselves out and causing the authorities unnecessary stress and the need to combat erroneous reports What like the less than accurate figures put out about roadkill in the daily highway deathfest .. or the changing " safe limits " for the equally dangerous air pollution issue's .. 5 hours ago, webfact said: He said that the public could have total faith in the health authorities and their efficiency rejecting suggestions to the contrary. Clown .. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: He held up a mask and declared that "covering the face means not closing down the country" (This was a play on words in the Thai language regarding the word "pit" to cover and to close). He also said that "observing social distancing would mean you wouldn't have to be treated for the disease". (This was a play on the word "raksaa" used for both treating and observing). Just look at this Poet cum Scholar! With these extremely quotable phrases he has left the Toad-kissing PM on the sidelines for public admiration. Rumour has it Prayut is not liking this new development at all. Edited December 24, 2020 by klauskunkel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggy Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Breaking news...... The award for P.O.T.Y. plonker of the year goes to? I could think of another p word; all men have one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquefort Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, josephbloggs said: Unlike more advanced countries like the UK. Luckily there we have Matt Hancock an extremely talented, capable, and experienced, erm, software salesman with absolutely no background or experience in the medical industry. Matt (Tony) Hancock, incompetent plonker, totally out of his depth. Please vote for him in Colin's P.O.T.Y. poll. Edited December 24, 2020 by roquefort 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pkrv Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, josephbloggs said: I don't like the guy one bit but come on, there is no one anywhere near him and he is giving a briefing and needs to be heard clearly. It's a close-up picture - you do not know if there is anyone directly out of frame. The message needs to be consistent - wearing masks helps reduce the chance of spread, and as health minister he should be No.1 in line to be promoting their usage in any public situation. Sitting there without one while telling others to wear them is sending the wrong message. I hardly think having a mask on during the press-call will make his words unintelligible. Edited December 24, 2020 by pkrv 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post berrec Posted December 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2020 Re: Regarding the movement of workers (principally migrants) he said that was a matter for the police, military and Labour Ministry. Hold your horses pal; are you not the DPM and Health Minister. Is it not your duty to show leadership and instruct these government resources of how to mitigate COVID infections by the placement and movement of these migrant workers. Or is this more buck passing; get the monkey off my back! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: Anutin champions the wearing of face masks once again - everything is under control Picture: Daily News Thailand's DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul has once again told the public to continue to wear face masks. The pandemic's early days featured the minister famously criticising a foreigner who wouldn't accept his offer of a free mask. Yesterday at health ministry HQ he was attempting to calm everyone as the country faces a renewed outbreak of Covid-19. He held up a mask and declared that "covering the face means not closing down the country" (This was a play on words in the Thai language regarding the word "pit" to cover and to close). He also said that "observing social distancing would mean you wouldn't have to be treated for the disease". (This was a play on the word "raksaa" used for both treating and observing). His mantra was once again a call for 100% mask wearing, social distancing and hand washing. Well, until we see the next occasion of Anutin and his entourage doing exactly the opposite what he dictates the commoners to do. Which is now the rage in elite circles it seems. Force the commoners to wear masks, social distance, stay home. Then... Find themselves on social media maskless and having parties. Because honestly - who sanctions those who can not be sanctioned? <and they laugh, and laugh, and laugh to you commoners> One standard for the commoners and serfs. A different standard for the elite and the ruling class. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobas69 Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Is Anutin the thai word for idiot if not it should be ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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