"Opening Phuket is critical on July 1st and then making sure we don't have quarantine but we still have many disadvantages- for example, we require 4 tests. For vacination people, that's too many tests.

https://twitter.com/Thenationth/status/1414044963113816070

 

7 minutes ago, James105 said:

Steroids, probably not, but staying fit and healthy most definitely will provide protection from the effects of covid.   The WHO specifically state that face masks should NOT be worn whilst exercising.  

 

This is from the WHO:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

 

Here's what it actually says:

 

 

7 minutes ago, James105 said:

Steroids, probably not, but staying fit and healthy most definitely will provide protection from the effects of covid.   The WHO specifically state that face masks should NOT be worn whilst exercising.  

 

This is from the WHO:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

The virus doesn't care about muscles. 

33 minutes ago, Swimfan said:

I can’t see the restrictions coming in to effect on Monday having any impact on these numbers. Why wait till Monday giving people the opportunity to move out to the provinces where facilities and resources to deal with large local outbreaks will be very limited. 
 

You are 100% correct. They should have devoted personnel to province boundaries and shut it down without notice.  They have, as I said before, created a true firestorm.  Stay safe folks.

7 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

It is safe to say at this point, Covid is totally out of control. This completely got away from the goons. So much could have and should have been done to prevent this fiasco from happening. 

 

One can only hope the goombahs are eventually held responsible for this tragedy. Prison? Exile? 

 

Will the investigators be able to recover the stolen fortunes? 

 

I think Prayuth should consider Montenegro for exile. He can take Anutin with him. Phiphat should be sent to Burundi. 

And not forgetting Prawit, he could be sent to Switzerland his second home country.

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1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

You are 100% correct. They should have devoted personnel to province boundaries and shut it down without notice.  They have, as I said before, created a true firestorm.  Stay safe folks.

Yes, my ex-GF's father escaped from Bangkok yesterday to go back to the village. 

9 minutes ago, James105 said:

Steroids, probably not, but staying fit and healthy most definitely will provide protection from the effects of covid.   The WHO specifically state that face masks should NOT be worn whilst exercising.  

 

This is from the WHO:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/myth-busters

Of course one should not wear a mask while going to the gym. I gave up on working out when they said a mask is mandartory. I Got enough troubles as is while doing a heavy set of exercise.

 

Roids probably don't help against covid Though staying in shape like you said does. Roids only help against burns (they were were first used to treat burn victims and roids often help people with injuries recover faster. But that is different from a virus).

 

No gym I have been in was packed but that is bangkok more upscale gyms (think they are all closed now) I workout at home now in my home gym with some friends. It pays to stay in shape and work some of the stress away.

 

3 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

The virus doesn't care about muscles. 

It does care about obesity though.  

29 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Former red-shirt leader Nattawut Saikua has just posted on Facebook that he has tested positive for #COVID19. “I was vaccinated with 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine on 8th June. On 8th July I went to test for COVID-19. I was told a moment ago that I have tested positive.”

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1413867805661798400

 

Ergo 1 jab is not being g fully vaccinated, much to the chagrin of this government who believes one jab was good enough to open up Phuket because they had 70% vaccinated, well with 1 jab at least.

Let me try to save a few hundred posts:

 

There isn't enough testing. 

 

The real number of infections is much higher. 

 

I had COVID early last year, and it was just like the flu. No, I was never tested. 

 

The authorities are not handling the vaccination campaign well. 

 

Xxxx (fill in the blank with your favorite official's name) is a moron. 

 

Not enough Farangs are being vaccinated. 

25 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

May I ask a dumb question. 

Why do so many Thai queue for testing.

Some for MANY hours.

Rhetorical question I would surmise, right?

So we have another half a$$ number day with virtually no testing being done.

 

Add a zero.

1 minute ago, Pravda said:

So we have another half a$$ number day with virtually no testing being done.

 

Add a zero.

Except that reported cases from testing are double the normal. Either they are testing more, or the positivity rate has doubled. 

1 minute ago, robblok said:

Of course one should not wear a mask while going to the gym. I gave up on working out when they said a mask is mandartory. I Got enough troubles as is while doing a heavy set of exercise.

 

Roids probably don't help against covid Though staying in shape like you said does. Roids only help against burns (they were were first used to treat burn victims and roids often help people with injuries recover faster. But that is different from a virus).

 

No gym I have been in was packed but that is bangkok more upscale gyms (think they are all closed now) I workout at home now in my home gym with some friends. It pays to stay in shape and work some of the stress away.

 

All this chit chat re staying fit and exercise regularly is very much a side issue.

 

Many of the most vulnerable are not in position to turn a switch on exercise wise.

Some due to mobility issues. Some underlying heath problems etc etc.

 

All the gym folk no need to outline your programs and preach healthy living. 

 

 

10 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

The virus doesn't care about muscles. 

The Deltoid variant does!

10 minutes ago, anchadian said:

And not forgetting Prawit, he could be sent to Switzerland his second home country.

Just a "minute" isn't that his "second hand" home?

14 minutes ago, RandolphGB said:

So people  can get home. Thankfully not everyone in the government is as authoritarian as you. Easier to make the rules from your keyboard though. 

So let it rip without consequences through the country is what you like....so nice you care.

For those people who were hoping to register for the Moderna vaccine on the Bumrungrad website (http://bumrungrad.com/moderna-vaccination-registration…), I’m afraid you are already too late. According to

@RPOBB, it ran out in a matter of seconds. It would seem the odds of winning the lottery are better.

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1414047670746836992

 

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Rhetorical question I would surmise, right?

Nup.

I can understand if business owners require it. However that would not account for such long queues.

If they test positive what is the next step.

Showing mild symptoms would mean what..... Told to go home and isolate. Sent to field hospital? 

 

I just spoke with a nurse friend of mine, she works at a Government hospital ( Victory monument area ), 2 nurses in the Covid ward have tested positive, her brother works at another government hospital BKK area and 4 medical staff testing positive.... 

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Nup.

I can understand if business owners require it. However that would not account for such long queues.

If they test positive what is the next step.

Showing mild symptoms would mean what..... Told to go home and isolate. Sent to field hospital? 

 

Thinking this through, no one with mild symptoms should be tested. If you have mild symptoms, just isolate at home, same as if you had the flu. 

 

Unless you want to sleep on a cardboard box. 

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Nup.

I can understand if business owners require it. However that would not account for such long queues.

If they test positive what is the next step.

Showing mild symptoms would mean what..... Told to go home and isolate. Sent to field hospital? 

 

Given favipiravir and sent home to isolate with testing again later or if they become ill arrange for an ambulance to get them to a treatment center.

6 minutes ago, anchadian said:

For those people who were hoping to register for the Moderna vaccine on the Bumrungrad website (http://bumrungrad.com/moderna-vaccination-registration…), I’m afraid you are already too late. According to

@RPOBB, it ran out in a matter of seconds. It would seem the odds of winning the lottery are better.

https://twitter.com/RichardBarrow/status/1414047670746836992

 

 

That's funny... I supposedly was on their contact list for a "private" vaccine. Never heard peepers from them re any of that.

 

50 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Third consecutive day of 9,000+ officially reported new cases... 9,000+ is Thailand's new COVID normal... maybe at least until tomorrow or the next day.

 

Plus, new cases at 9,539 more than double the day's number of reported recoveries at 4,053, meaning the health care system gets more overburdened and ever closer to breaking.

 

Even all those empty beds that danderman says exist will be getting used up soon.

Phuket Sandbox: Good idea, gone wrong

PHUKET: For Stefanie Korényi coming back to Thailand this week was the realisation of a dream years in coming and six months just in preparation. She arrived in Phuket on Tuesday (July 6) and 24 hours later she was forced to move from her booked hotel to an alternative local quarantine (ALQ) because someone else tested positive for COVID-19.

 

More: (a lot more)

https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-sandbox-good-idea-gone-wrong-80641.php

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5 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

I just spoke with a nurse friend of mine, she works at a Government hospital ( Victory monument area ), 2 nurses in the Covid ward have tested positive, her brother works at another government hospital BKK area and 4 medical staff testing positive.... 

Shades of India starting to occur and not enough PPE equipment. Turning ugly and will get uglier unfortunately.  Be safe 

23 minutes ago, Macrohistory said:

 

Here's what it actually says:

 

 

In other words, use plain common sense.

57 minutes ago, Swimfan said:

I can’t see the restrictions coming in to effect on Monday having any impact on these numbers. Why wait till Monday giving people the opportunity to move out to the provinces where facilities and resources to deal with large local outbreaks will be very limited. 
 

 

Logic says that it is designed not to trap people who are traveling and that they will no longer have the possibility of returning to their homes.

 

 

1 hour ago, Marvin Hagler said:

9,500 is nowhere near the real number...even every otherwise uninterested Thai I know is aware that the real number is much higher.

 

On a side noted I saw today a video post on Facebook of a large gym in Pattaya...the gym was packed and not a single person was wearing a mask. Wonder if steroids protects from Covid?

 

We only need to look to Indonesia to see what happens next for Thailand.

 

And opening Phuket on the back of lies and deception is criminal...literally. 

And this don't look like some vaccines are helping much?

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St5EbIW4QuY

 

3 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Given favipiravir and sent home to isolate with testing again later or if they become ill arrange for an ambulance to get them to a treatment center.

Bottom line. Personally if I had no symptoms or even mild symptoms I would not go and try to be tested.

 

I would self isolate(for the benefit of others) and monitor my situation.

 

Not comparing countries but if I was in Oz and had symptoms I would would present for testing.

Unfortunately I don't believe that many Thai would be in the situation to self Isolate, especially those living in Bangkok.