webfact Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Thai PM assures no national lockdown despite a surge in COVID-19 cases Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reassured that the Thai government will not resort to a lockdown of the entire country in the wake of the surge in COVID-19 infections, noting that provincial governors are authorized to make decisions about necessary measures in their provinces to stem the spread of the contagion. He also urged members of the public to write to him if they have information about illegal gambling dens in their localities, so that he can take action to deal with the problem. Most of the COVID-19 cases in the eastern province of Rayong are related to illegal gambling activities. The prime minister was in Chon Buri province today to offer moral support to health officials and volunteers working at state quarantine and alternative state quarantine facilities. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-assures-no-national-lockdown-despite-a-surge-in-covid-19-cases/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 What's the odds on you resigning "v" being run out of town is the only information the people require ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 He still doesn't understand his own people does he. He expects the independent provinces to control the masses without a government mandating strict control itself. He has definitely lost the plot. I don't want lockdowns either but what choice is there when all travel is still allowed and assisting the virus to spread. No win situation i guess. 28 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 Heil what? He started the moon mission early! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fex Bluse Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 17 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said: He still doesn't understand his own people does he. He expects the independent provinces to control the masses without a government mandating strict control itself. He has definitely lost the plot. I don't want lockdowns either but what choice is there when all travel is still allowed and assisting the virus to spread. No win situation i guess. I agree. Other Asians are capable in this regard, able to successfully coordinate large scale initiatives. Even China, as much as I hate that country, is able to do this. Thailand however is more like a loose system of feudal fiefdoms. Without being forced by the national government, they have no chance at success. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) Your 'assurance' means nothing to us any longer sir, you have failed your job to keep Thailand safe and clean of Covid and the less you 'assure' people the better... Edited December 30, 2020 by ezzra 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 "Alright, I am the Messiah, Now <deleted>....................." 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 30, 2020 "moral support". How many were happy to see Prayut in Pattaya yesterday? Probably happy when he left. Even happier if he resigns. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post condobrit001 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: He also urged members of the public to write to him if they have information about illegal gambling dens in their localities, so that he can take action to deal with the problem. Oh! come on - what this guy is saying is that his policing infrastructure is not fit for purpose. Whatever happened to agressive law enforcement. Seems that he is saying that he relies on informants, and not his own police officers who are probably running these operations or accepting brown envelopes from them. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) The countdown begins, I say he will be changing his tune within 10 days time, national lockdown, badda bing, badda bang, badda boooooom Edited December 31, 2020 by metisdead Trolling image removed. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) He doesn't want to be seen as the bad guy. In the end he'll probably have to or he'll tell the gov's to do it and stay at arms lentgh. As it stands covid is now in most provinces with several on lockdown already and allowing travel over this period you would imagine will exacerbate the problem leading to more provincial lockdowns. Edited December 31, 2020 by dinsdale 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Thailand accepts any chance of tourism or revenue from tourism is already blown for the year so, that is of no concern or an issue to them. He announced a complete lockdown in March time when they were controlling the virus adequately and people felt a national lockdown was not necessary. Why now when the cases are rising in many areas and from multiple sources allegedly, gambling dens, Burmese fishermen, seafood markets, etc does he not now impose a national lockdown? No reason not to announce a lockdown as people on the move back to their home provinces for New Year will spread Covid19, to every province in the country, especially with the new strain, which no doubt is already in the country? Bizarre! Absolutely unfathomable! 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, webfact said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reassured Didn't we hear that before? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) A post using a disallowed reference to the PM has been removed. A post trolling about Donald Trump has been removed. A post using a disallowed reference to the current government has now been removed. Edited December 31, 2020 by metisdead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimHuaHin Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 We believe you General Prayut. And the election will be held next month? And the government is fighting corruption with all its might? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garzhe Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: He still doesn't understand his own people does he. He expects the independent provinces to control the masses without a government mandating strict control itself. He has definitely lost the plot. I don't want lockdowns either but what choice is there when all travel is still allowed and assisting the virus to spread. No win situation i guess. Who else could he blame when it all goes wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mtls2005 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 He also said there wouldn't be a coup. So there's that. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 perhaps the PM has not been told about the new deadly strain spreading the country, if I had not read it here I would not know also, by the way gambling dens are not new they have been operating long before the virus came along, got to be careful what you say now that the scientists have taken over, they have warned not to call this thing the flue any more, am I glad that none of my relations or friends have caught it so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Letter sent "Dear Mr Prime Minister, all your police farces are corrupt and have gambling going on in their provinces, I await your swift removal of these" 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, johnarth said: new deadly strain by deadly do you mean "more able to infect others" and not more deadly? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: He also urged members of the public to write to him if they have information about illegal gambling dens in their localities, so that he can take action to deal with the problem. As local governors seem oblivious as to what goes on and police take an incentive to look the other way ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, ThailandRyan said: He still doesn't understand his own people does he. He expects the independent provinces to control the masses without a government mandating strict control itself. He has definitely lost the plot. I don't want lockdowns either but what choice is there when all travel is still allowed and assisting the virus to spread. No win situation i guess. Exactly while individual provincial governors can do what is necessary only the government can stop inter provincial travel... he encourages "lets go halves" and share the love? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, bodga said: Letter sent "Dear Mr Prime Minister, all your police farces are corrupt and have gambling going on in their provinces, I await your swift removal of these" They might have to build a bigger "inactive building" to house them all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: He also urged members of the public to write to him if they have information about illegal gambling dens in their localities, so that he can take action to deal with the problem. This sounds slightly less healthy than contracting COVID-19. Honestly, everyone knows where the local casino is. Inspector Clouseau could find them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith101 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 If the surges keep going will the new holidays stay in place or will they be removed ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 24 minutes ago, hotchilli said: They might have to build a bigger "inactive building" to house them all. They have its Called THAILAND 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 5 hours ago, webfact said: Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reassured that the Thai government will not resort to a lockdown of the entire country in the wake of the surge in COVID-19 infections, noting that provincial governors are authorized to make decisions about necessary measures in their provinces to stem the spread of the contagion. On one hand it makes sense to lock travel in and out of provinces that are either safe or dangerous, to keep infections from spreading, rather than slamming this over entire country. That said, by mid-January, there won't be any green provinces anymore, thanks to mass migrations happening right now, and closing provinces won't make any sense anyway. At that time, I'm quite confident, movements will get dramatically restricted all over the country, and lockdowns, likely curfews introduced as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 3 hours ago, condobrit001 said: Oh! come on - what this guy is saying is that his policing infrastructure is not fit for purpose. Whatever happened to agressive law enforcement. Seems that he is saying that he relies on informants, and not his own police officers who are probably running these operations or accepting brown envelopes from them. What a damning statement"write to him" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mops59 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Not today. But maybe tomorrow before everyone processes the hangover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 7 hours ago, webfact said: Thai PM assures no national lockdown despite a surge in COVID-19 cases Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has reassured that the Thai government will not resort to a lockdown of the entire country in the wake of the surge in COVID-19 infections, noting that provincial governors are authorized to make decisions about necessary measures in their provinces to stem the spread of the contagion. He also urged members of the public to write to him if they have information about illegal gambling dens in their localities, so that he can take action to deal with the problem. Most of the COVID-19 cases in the eastern province of Rayong are related to illegal gambling activities. The prime minister was in Chon Buri province today to offer moral support to health officials and volunteers working at state quarantine and alternative state quarantine facilities. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thai-pm-assures-no-national-lockdown-despite-a-surge-in-covid-19-cases/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates we should start a picture caption competion. Looks like he's telling the uniformed officer to <deleted> O.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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