Popular Post snoop1130 Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 BANGKOK (NNT) - Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) will develop all jetties in Phuket as "smart piers", to be incorporated into the Phuket “Sandbox” tourism scheme to support tourism safety. DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn said the smart pier scheme will play a crucial role in monitoring tourists under the “sandbox” scheme, in which tourists are required to stay in Phuket for 14 days before travelling to other provinces in Thailand. He said, after visiting the Phuket Smart City campaign, at Visit Panwa Pier in Muang district, that the smart pier system should be expanded to every pier in the province, adding that the ministry will provide technical support to the pier operators, to help them deliver higher tourism service standards. Mr. Chaiwut said the smart piers will support the tourism industry’s development, and local administrative bodies can provide financial support in infrastructure and system development. 14 night Phuket Sandbox hotel rooms from ฿9,800 -- © Copyright NNT 2021-06-28 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Salerno Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Not a mask in sight. Social distancing and masks not required in Phuket? Edited June 28, 2021 by Salerno 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post johng Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, snoop1130 said: "smart piers" No explanation at all of what is smart about the piers. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) Now if "smart piers" could just hand out masks and make bureaucrats and political leader social distance - then they'd be truly "smart." Interesting catch-phrase for a photo-op: "Smart Piers!" <applaud> But - not a word in the article defining what a 'smart pier" actually is! "Well, it's a pier. And it's smart!" Kudos Sherlock. Unlike all the unmasked "somebodies" none of whom are socially distanced. "Do as we order and not as we do! We are special! But not you!" Edited June 28, 2021 by connda 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post from the home of CC Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 you would have to be a drunken fool to go through with this idiocy.. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thomas J Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Ok lets have some fun What new terms has Covid introduced into your vocabulary. Here are a few that I came up with quickly Flattening the curve WFH - Working from Home Super Spreader Social Distancing Sandbox Shelter in Place PUI - Person Under Investigation PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Essential Business Contact Tracing mRNA EUA - Emergency Use Authorization I am sure I have missed many 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, from the home of CC said: you would have to be a drunken fool to go through with this idiocy.. But if the Smart Pier detects alcohol on your breath, an electronic alert is sent out to the RTP who then track you down with your GPS wrist-band, arrest you, forces you to take a PCR test, and then cue you up as a trouble-maker ear-marked for deportation. "We tell you when you arrive: No Fun!" 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) That must be an old picture, though it does seem a couple of people have masks around their necks. If it isn't, round 'em up and fine them! Edited June 28, 2021 by madmitch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Yorkshire Tea Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Smart leadership is what is really needed ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rasmus5150 Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 The tourists coming to Phuket will be very limited. They should do like North Korea and assign a "Guide/Handler" to each tourist. That way they can put people to work, and save money on SmartPiers. ???? 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poskat Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 unfortunately, the smart tourists will be avoiding phuket for the foreseeable future 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Just now, Thomas J said: I am sure I have missed many "The new normal" ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Amdesign Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 Hope at least the piers will be smart enough to manage Thailand... Smarter than government members. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 It appears that "smart" sensors would be capable of monitoring the blood alcohol on those taking a walk on the pier and automatically adjusting it's length. . So if you have been drinking and is taking a long walk............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Salerno said: Not a mask in sight. Social distancing and masks not required in Phuket? I don't know what the current rules are regarding social distancing and masks in Phuket or Thailand in general but they would seem sensible precautions and set a good example but I assume these are civil government employees so it doesn't surprise me. My wife is in a similar position and had to go to an office in another town to deliver a sign last year. Don't ask I've got no idea why that's important. There have to be pictures and lots of them so they can be posted to show what they've done. In this case there were pictures of the auspicious handover with distancing. With that done there were others with them standing next to each other. The office where she works were sprayed by some guys in the full protective suits and after that they took them off and stood for pictures close together. I can pretty much guarantee there will be pictures with them giving a thumbs up and quite likely others with them making heart shapes with their hands and maybe jumping in the air. It's what they do. Always. I've always wanted to ask someone whose lived in Thailand for say 30 or more years what did they do with their time before phone cameras? It seems to make up such a large part of what they do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted June 28, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, kimamey said: I don't know what the current rules are regarding social distancing and masks in Phuket or Thailand in general but they would seem sensible precautions and set a good example but I assume these are civil government employees so it doesn't surprise me. What do you expect. The "leaders of the free world" make a complete mockery of masks and social distancing. So why wouldn't every major and minor government official and bureaucrat world-wide not do the same?The rules are simple: One set of rules for us; another set of rules for you. No masks for us; masks for you. No social distancing for us; social distancing for you. Alcohol for us; prohibition for you. Fun for us; no fun for you. See! It's good to rule the world! Edited June 28, 2021 by connda 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave s Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 (edited) multiple pages only in Thai https://www.aoporsmartpier.com/ the "first smart pier in Thailand"? tours and boat charter? https://www.facebook.com/aoporsmartpier/ Ao Por Smart pier is the first one in THAILAND that implement SMART technology to enhance customers travelling experience and safety. search the Bangkok newspaper that does not exist for a December 22 article about the Thai prime minister visiting the "first smart pier in Thailand", which has vending machines, a schedule board like at airports, and solar lighting, for new electric ferries that will run on the river in Bangkok. It turns out that all ferries will be replaced by electric ones; the government has "partnered" with one manufacturer. Edited June 28, 2021 by dave s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Zweistein Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Thomas J said: Ok lets have some fun What new terms has Covid introduced into your vocabulary. Here are a few that I came up with quickly Flattening the curve WFH - Working from Home Super Spreader Social Distancing Sandbox Shelter in Place PUI - Person Under Investigation PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Essential Business Contact Tracing mRNA EUA - Emergency Use Authorization I am sure I have missed many You forgot "smart pier ". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted June 28, 2021 Share Posted June 28, 2021 Well we have had smart cars and now smart piers! Whatever next? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotandsticky Posted June 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Maejo Man said: Well we have had smart cars and now smart piers! Whatever next? Ar5es..................... that is my prediction smart ar5es.....there will be a few around. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrfill Posted June 29, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2021 So just the two days to design, build test and implement this for all of Phuket's piers. What could possibly go wrong? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 14 hours ago, Thomas J said: Ok lets have some fun What new terms has Covid introduced into your vocabulary. Here are a few that I came up with quickly Flattening the curve WFH - Working from Home Super Spreader Social Distancing Sandbox Shelter in Place PUI - Person Under Investigation PPE - Personal Protective Equipment Essential Business Contact Tracing mRNA EUA - Emergency Use Authorization I am sure I have missed many BS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 14 hours ago, johng said: No explanation at all of what is smart about the piers. they have a kao san rd fake degree stapled to them ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: BS? Covidiots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 "develop all jetties in Phuket as "smart piers"" As the Sandbox opens in a day and a half, they'd better get cracking on that developing. ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: all jetties in Phuket as "smart piers", A "smart" pier???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 6 hours ago, Maejo Man said: Well we have had smart cars and now smart piers! Whatever next? Smart Alecs? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 20 hours ago, johng said: No explanation at all of what is smart about the piers. They have a head high barrier at the end to prevent dumb tourists from falling into the sea..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wensiensheng Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 If they were “smart” they would be wearing masks, would they not? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimamey Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 17 hours ago, connda said: What do you expect. The "leaders of the free world" make a complete mockery of masks and social distancing. So why wouldn't every major and minor government official and bureaucrat world-wide not do the same?The rules are simple: One set of rules for us; another set of rules for you. No masks for us; masks for you. No social distancing for us; social distancing for you. Alcohol for us; prohibition for you. Fun for us; no fun for you. See! It's good to rule the world! I hadn't seen that picture so thanks. It's a complicated issue because all those in the picture are probably safe as they will have been regularly tested. Nobody wants to cause international embarrassment by spreading Covid amongst world leaders and their families. There has been a spike in that area and nearby but it's amongst those that are needed to back up this meeting. Guards, cleaners drivers etc. It's easy to take a narrow view and forget the wider consequences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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