Phuket foreigners told to be COVID ‘socially responsible’ or face expulsion

[KKr]

21 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said:

 In other breaking news the Russian vaccine that the Thai government has ordered they are not allowing to use it in Brazil due to the fact of lack of data lack of transparency I was a vaccine therefore Brazil will not use the Russian vaccine the Thai government thinks it’s a great deal so why not Get it TIT

https://www.bbc.com/news/health-55900622
Maybe Thai government uses reliable sources?
Or is BBC not reliable enough in your opinion ?

From the BBC page:
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In a comment published alongside the Lancet paper, Profs Ian Jones and Polly Roy said: "The development of the Sputnik V vaccine has been criticised for unseemly haste, corner cutting, and an absence of transparency.

"But the outcome reported here is clear and the scientific principle of vaccination is demonstrated, which means another vaccine can now join the fight to reduce the incidence of Covid-19".

They pointed out the vaccine had good effect in all age groups, and reduced the seriousness of the disease after one dose.
""

[Surelynot]

Will threat of expulsion apply to wealthy tourists and Chinese tourists?

[wensiensheng]

A thank you to those foreigners already complying with all the regulations would have been appreciated, in addition to the usual do as your told or we’ll deport you edict.

 

In fact, it would have been the polite thing to do

[MasterBaker]

pathetic losers. hopefully this news will be shared by international media

[BestB]

Really? authorities threatening tiny minority? Flash news, 3rd wave started from a Thai bar, catering to Thai and most likely originated from corrupt officials, but they are threatening to kick out foreigners who do not follow some rules?

 

How many foreigners are infected? 1%? may be 5% if count migrant workers as foreigners

[brucegoniners]

That's just hilarious. Foreigners be responsible? How about the government being responsible. This recent wave is all their fault for dropping the ball. Instead of guarding the border they're spraying the freaking ground, lol

[Christie Paul]

Based on numerous newsletters and forums which I follow, the interest in Thailand for high net worth individuals appears to be at an all time low.

 

Climate, rental costs and local culture fare well.

 

Visa regulations, luxury car/yacht ownership and business/investment prospects are considered by most to be hostile. 

 

 

[FitnessHealthTravel]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Foreigners

Do they EVER take responsibility?  Seriously! I have been living here for 10 years, I have a Thai wife, 2 sons born here and I still feel like these <deleted> can make up rules as they like and BLAME foreigners. It's so freaking boring listening to these uneducated morons.  

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

The meeting was for/with FOREIGN consuls and representatives on the island so of course the Thai officials would remind them to pass along the word to their nationals and other constituents. Did you happen to read that the THAI Prime Minister was fined for not wearing a mask in public? It has nothing to do with targeting any particular group of people...it's to get everyone on the same page. Even after over 20 years, I don't understand the reflexive defensiveness of so many T-V members. If you hate Thailand...leave!

Just send out one message for everyone..."be socially responsible" we don't need a message for every race !

[Scouse123]

3 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

The meeting was for/with FOREIGN consuls and representatives on the island so of course the Thai officials would remind them to pass along the word to their nationals and other constituents. Did you happen to read that the THAI Prime Minister was fined for not wearing a mask in public? It has nothing to do with targeting any particular group of people...it's to get everyone on the same page. Even after over 20 years, I don't understand the reflexive defensiveness of so many T-V members. If you hate Thailand...leave!

 

The fine for the primer minister was no more than silly Thai news grabbing propaganda for public consumption by the masses, and give them a subject to talk about whilst eating their som tam.

 

Foreign consuls and representatives have very little to do with the expat communities in Thailand, so its unlikely they will be ' passing along ' anything. Indeed, many long term expats are far more clued up to what is going on than a ' Posted '  diplomat.

 

If everybody is not on the same page after 13 months of TV, Radio, social media information being put out there, then they maybe you are a tree or a lamp post as opposed to being an intelligent human capable of gathering and absorbing information?

 

You mention reflexive defensiveness, I wonder how that comes about?....... Maybe with the constant drivel blaming everything on foreigners and not their own incompetence, that comes out of both the Prime minister and the Health ministers mouths on a daily basis with their anti foreigner, jingoistic, xenophobic statements?

 

Lastly, you stated ' if you hate Thailand ....leave! ' 

 

Well, you have as much power to enforce that childish statement as the local soi dog, and TV members will probably pay just as much attention.

 

Many and/or most of us are here for deep rooted family commitments, so it's not so easy just to up sticks and go back to our own countries.

 

Furthermore, I have seen and spoken to plenty of Thais that complain about things who are resident in the UK but we don't tell them to go back to their own country either. We listen to their point of view as it is valid, they live there, pay tax ( some of them ) and contribute to the economy, rather like Expats in Thailand.

 

 

 

 

[TKDfella]

3 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

The meeting was for/with FOREIGN consuls and representatives on the island so of course the Thai officials would remind them to pass along the word to their nationals and other constituents. Did you happen to read that the THAI Prime Minister was fined for not wearing a mask in public? It has nothing to do with targeting any particular group of people...it's to get everyone on the same page. Even after over 20 years, I don't understand the reflexive defensiveness of so many T-V members. If you hate Thailand...leave!

How can you compare the Thai PM to an expat? For one, he IS PM, two, he can't face expulsion and three he can't be coerced by expats to do anything. With his millions, 6000 baht fine is not even a tap on a little finger and probably akin to 'loose change' he is glad to get rid of. Yes, if foreigners break Covid rules, punish them but keep it in line with the punishment of Thais. Again, this exploitation of a foreigner's vulnerability of expulsion.

As for everyone being 'on the same page' it is not only wrong it is illogical to say that of the Thai authorities...(dare I mention TAT and all their 'predictions' and the opposite view from businesses) and probably why the PM has taken over the Covid situation single handed. His ministers didn't get the job done, so they are certainly not on the 'same page' as he is or wouldn't be taking such a drastic step.

[LivinginKata]

This is really insulting. I wear a mask in public yet almost all Thais I see are not wearing a mask other than in shops.. 

[SwampyThai]

1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said:

 In other breaking news the Russian vaccine that the Thai government has ordered they are not allowing to use it in Brazil due to the fact of lack of data lack of transparency I was a vaccine therefore Brazil will not use the Russian vaccine the Thai government thinks it’s a great deal so why not Get it TIT

And in other news Siam Bioscience have been given the green light to produce vaccines, first batch next month with quote "further supplies earmarked for export" so now all the hi so's have been vaccinated F the general population, lets export it and make more MONEY.

Yep, Thailand, money number one.

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, SwampyThai said:

"further supplies earmarked for export"

NO!!!!!

[fleccer]

 What's happening in Europe  evidently hasn't yet reached them, the house of cards is wavering and the people are beginning to open their eyes. Obviously the fault is always of the foreigner which should no longer surprise us now

[Percy P]

4 hours ago, smedly said:

pointing to foreigners again 

 

nothing to do with your gross mishandling and lack of testing 

 

Reading various reports the vast majority of detected spread in Phuket and around the country is by Thai people 

 

This finger pointing at foreigners one minute then your desperation to open Phuket up to foreign tourists - are you for flicking real

 

Idiots

Yes but any person who is not ethnically Thai is a foreigner .

[Jiggo]

Xenophobic Thailand kicks off again from the blame regime....Stand fast Phukeians, Jomtieans  are with you lol

[bimmerbob]

4 hours ago, smedly said:

pointing to foreigners again 

 

Idiots

 

Perhaps a time will come where they actually show a modicum of respect to the hands which basically feed them.........

[Percy P]

9 minutes ago, SwampyThai said:

And in other news Siam Bioscience have been given the green light to produce vaccines, first batch next month with quote "further supplies earmarked for export" so now all the hi so's have been vaccinated F the general population, lets export it and make more MONEY.

Yep, Thailand, money number one.

Haven come across any body that's been vaccinated yet.

[mrfill]

3 hours ago, holy cow cm said:

Can you say (E)Scape Goat?

Is that the hybrid version or full battery?

[taxin]

4 hours ago, Pattaya Spotter said:

Did you happen to read that the THAI Prime Minister was fined for not wearing a mask in public? It has nothing to do with targeting any particular group of people...it's to get everyone on the same page.

I’m not sure what frightens me the most, the Thai governments prejudice towards foreigners, or people who believe the prime minister was fined for not wearing a mask.

[davidmann]

4 hours ago, WineOh said:

Phuket.

They really do love foreigners there, dont they ???? 

THe Chinese 

[Percy P]

17 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

This is really insulting. I wear a mask in public yet almost all Thais I see are not wearing a mask other than in shops.. 

Where are you. I'm in Bkk the only person I've seen not wearing a mask is a white person, walking along Siam Rd Bkk

[fleccer]

2 minutes ago, taxin said:

people who believe the prime minister was fined for not wearing a mask.

That's true I don't believe it either, it's just propaganda

[Ventenio]

LOS.......come, retire, spend your LIFE here.. spend ALL YOUR MONEY here.....this is your one life...

 

thanks for playing suckers..... kicked out...don't let the door hit you

[AlfHuy]

3 hours ago, Surelynot said:

I can't begin to imagine how they will cope with follow ups.......who has been a repeat offender? How would they ever know that? Are they running a data base?

buy 2 get 1 free

[Percy P]

3 hours ago, eezergood said:

Yeah did you happen to see the fine actually being paid & a receipt issued? 

Did he deliberately go out without a mask knowingly he would get fined .

Surely his escorts would have reminded him to wear one. Good duplicity stunt., he getting fined 6000 Baht.

[metisdead]

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[0815]

3 hours ago, Surelynot said:

I can't begin to imagine how they will cope with follow ups.......who has been a repeat offender? How would they ever know that? Are they running a data base?

You hold a visa, a passport, a driver's license, ... 
You are seriously asking if they run a data base ? ????

[Surelynot]

1 minute ago, 0815 said:

You hold a visa, a passport, a driver's license, ... 
You are seriously asking if they run a data base ? ????

For repeated offenses of not wearing a mask.....yes.