Communication breakdowns leave Thailand vulnerable to second virus wave

 

Medical personnel register a security guard for Covid-19 coronavirus testing at a private hospital in Bangkok on January 8, 2021 after the Thai government imposed further restrictions due to the recent outbreak. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP)
 

When it comes to staying safe from COVID-19, knowledge is power.

 

However, Thais seeking clear guidance on the crisis were hit by yet another communication breakdown this week, as government messages added to the confusion spread by fake news.

The confusion broke loose at the start of 2021, when government figures delivered contradictory messages – despite the existence of the Centre for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) and its previously acclaimed spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/communication-breakdowns-leave-thailand-vulnerable-to-second-virus-wave/

 

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5 minutes ago, rooster59 said:

Communication breakdowns leave Thailand vulnerable to second virus wave

On January 3, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha announced eight measures to control the fresh contagion.

Had he acted earlier, when the latest "wave", helped by corrupt border officials, appeared, especially with inter provincial travel over the New Year period, things would probably not be as bad as they are now.  

But none of this matters, as Ive just read a headline that says the 2nd wave could be over by end of January. Only 3 weeks to go.

There is a virus?? ????

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

 

 

However, Thais seeking clear guidance on the crisis were hit by yet another communication breakdown this week

 

after a giant Zeppelin fell from the sky ..

 

4 hours ago, rooster59 said:

government messages added to the confusion 

 

leaving them dazed .? 

Is this article some sort of subliminal message to Led Zep fans .. 

 

The communication was very clear:

 

1) The virus was spread by illegal casinos;

2) There are no illegal casinos;

3) Police have been suspended for allowing illegal casinos

 

 

 

in the main picture of the article looks like he did not want to be tested so they drew a gun out and forced him

Communication breakdown
It's always the same
I'm having a nervous breakdown
Drive me insane! Yeah!

Communication breakdowns? Is this the new catchy phrase that really means corrupt and incompetent?

5 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

On January 3, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha announced eight measures to control the fresh contagion.

Had he acted earlier, when the latest "wave", helped by corrupt border officials, appeared, especially with inter provincial travel over the New Year period, things would probably not be as bad as they are now.  

 

Agree with you 100% on that, in fact, how many TVF members were telling the authorities to cancel The New Year & ban Interprovincial travel ?

 

And so much more of this could have been avoided if there were not corrupt border officials & Police officers letting illegal immigrants into the country from virus swamped countries, and illegal gambling dens.

 

Unfortunately those in charge didn't hear or chose to ignore what was as plain as a boil on someone's nose, chuffin buffoons the whole lot of em.

53 minutes ago, beano2274 said:

in the main picture of the article looks like he did not want to be tested so they drew a gun out and forced him

My nephew loves to draw guns. I hope it doesn't mean he'll grow up a violent person.

45 minutes ago, 2530Ubon said:

Communication breakdowns

 

A very good description of the Thai military government.

6 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

On January 3, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha announced eight measures to control the fresh contagion.

Had he acted earlier, when the latest "wave", helped by corrupt border officials, appeared, especially with inter provincial travel over the New Year period, things would probably not be as bad as they are now.  

Should have acted on 3rd Jan 2020. As soon as this Virus emerged from China.

No one told me there was a communication breakdown....

 

There's always been communication breakdown by leaders of this Country or sometimes its a miss understanding ????