Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Swimming pool CLOSED again at condo in Jomtien. Just started today. Are others noticing this ridiculous, ineffective, nonsensical action being forced on us AGAIN? Everything I've seen says pools are totally safe, especially if "antisocial" distancing is followed out of the water. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Its a bit strange, in BKK at one time they did not close the pools but only let a set number of people in. But i guess that is too much work to police. I think it adds too much work so closing is easier. Your lucky its not really pool weather, havent seen much sun. I like to float around in our pool when there is some sun. But no sun so the water is too cold. Anyway should be sensible about some rules. In a pool with a limited amount of people and chlorine it should be ok. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Cipher Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 24 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said: Swimming pool CLOSED again at condo in Jomtien. Just started today. Are others noticing this ridiculous, ineffective, nonsensical action being forced on us AGAIN? Just wait until you need a haircut. Latest round is totally nuts. 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kwasaki Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Cipher said: Just wait until you need a haircut. Latest round is totally nuts. Battery hair clippers from Lazada is all I need. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 37 minutes ago, robblok said: Its a bit strange, in BKK at one time they did not close the pools but only let a set number of people in. But i guess that is too much work to police. I think it adds too much work so closing is easier. Your lucky its not really pool weather, havent seen much sun. I like to float around in our pool when there is some sun. But no sun so the water is too cold. Anyway should be sensible about some rules. In a pool with a limited amount of people and chlorine it should be ok. Starting today in BKK province, the new rules say all pools must be CLOSED! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Starting today in BKK province, the new rules say all pools must be CLOSED! Thankfully our pool is private so no problem. But not much sun anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, The Cipher said: Just wait until you need a haircut. Latest round is totally nuts. Them's the rules. Barbershops in BKK closed starting today. https://aseannow.com/topic/1225051-thailand-reports-another-record-high-of-14575-coronavirus-cases-and-114-deaths/?do=findComment&comment=16679451 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 20 minutes ago, The Cipher said: Just wait until you need a haircut. Latest round is totally nuts. Yes did not see that one coming but had a haircut just before they closed the barbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, robblok said: Yes did not see that one coming but had a haircut just before they closed the barbers. The barbers part is easy to understand. Close personal contact for an extended period of time in an enclosed indoor environment. With COVID, that's what you don't want. Parks and pools for exercise, that's harder to understand. Edited July 23, 2021 by TallGuyJohninBKK 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Just now, TallGuyJohninBKK said: The barbers part is easy to understand. Close personal contact for an extended period of time in an enclosed indoor environment. With COVID, that's what you don't want. Parks and pools for exercise, that's harder to understand. I understand it that was not what i meant, but last time they escaped lockdown. That is why i did not see it coming. Just like factories are now spreading the virus like crazy but they stay open. Not all rules make sense so its hard to figure out what will happen next. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 Personally, I'm going retro and aiming for the 70s look in terms of hair! ???? 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, robblok said: Thankfully our pool is private so no problem. But not much sun anyway. Define "private". Used by you and your family alone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: Battery hair clippers from Lazada is all I need. Exactly what I did when it first kicked off 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Personally, I'm going retro and aiming for the 70s look in terms of hair! ???? Me to, but for real! By choice and well before the pandemic...had my last hair trim in December 2019. Longest hair I've had since high school. Love it. Don't intend to ever cut it again. Edited July 23, 2021 by Skeptic7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 58 minutes ago, robblok said: But no sun so the water is too cold. Where? In a pool anywhere in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 2 minutes ago, samtam said: Define "private". Used by you and your family alone? Yes our condo pool is not open to the public either. Private by my definition. Only residents can get to it and use it... but it's posted and entryway LOCKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cipher Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 19 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Them's the rules. Barbershops in BKK closed starting today. I know the rule specified that they were to close from today, but in practice they seem to have all closed yesterday. I rushed out yesterday to try and get a haircut, but found that they were all closed already. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: Where? In a pool anywhere in Thailand? Pool in my backyard. Sorry im a wimp.. or at least i like it more when its sunny. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 8 minutes ago, samtam said: Define "private". Used by you and your family alone? Shared pool between us and neighbors. 2 Big houses on one property with a big shared pool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 1 minute ago, The Cipher said: I know the rule specified that they were to close from today, but in practice they seem to have all closed yesterday. I rushed out yesterday to try and get a haircut, but found that they were all closed already. ☹️ The central government's rules for the 13 provinces, BKK included, took effect on Tuesday... But for whatever reason, the Bangkok governor's order for Bangkok putting those into effect didn't apply until today.... That kind of stuff creates confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 I'm on a mission. Liv'n in Thailand has reduced my intellect to such, just wait'n fur the hair to grow in to match! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) They could enforce people number limits and distancing and keep pools open, but that's asking a lot, so understandable to close them. As far as barbers I've been surprised that they've mostly been allowed to stay open over the course of the pandemic here. However, I did find a way to reduce risk. Choose a small shop with one barber, both masked, only us two in there, chair near an open door, no dawdling. Worth the small risk not to appear like Albert Einstein. Edited July 23, 2021 by Jingthing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbko Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 29 minutes ago, robblok said: Thankfully our pool is private so no problem. But not much sun anyway. Your post bring this to mind; 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samtam Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said: Yes our condo pool is not open to the public either. Private by my definition. Only residents can get to it and use it... but it's posted and entryway LOCKED. Strictly speaking a condo pool is not private, as it is open to all the residents of your condo, (as in my case). But in our case we have even limited that, by making the pool available to 1 unit for 1 hour. It has worked without any problem, but I know that from today there are going to be some in the condo who are going to complain, despite the fact that properly chlorinated pools are safe, and there is no social interaction with anyone who is not from your own unit, (just as you would experience inside your home). Our situation is complicated by having other facilities, (tennis court, basketball court, outdoor track/ children's games area). I want to close the courts and the recreation area, because the two courts are contact sports and may require people from other units to participate. The play area has been used outside of guidelines, with children from multiple units using at the same time, and two days ago, one (so far) testing positive. 14 minutes ago, robblok said: Shared pool between us and neighbors. 2 Big houses on one property with a big shared pool. I agree that it should stay open, (and see my comments above). Unfortunately the powers that be take the sledge hammer to a nut approach, because they cannot conceive of a pool being used for anything other than an activity that involves several parties in close proximity. We closed our pool for 2 months the last time until 21 July because of the inane BMA (Bangkok) ruling. Edited July 23, 2021 by samtam 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, samtam said: Strictly speaking a condo pool is not private, as it is open to all the residents of your condo, (as in my case). But in our case we have even limited that, by making the pool available to 1 unit for 1 hour. It has worked without any problem, but I know that from today there are going to be some in the condo who are going to complain, despite the fact that properly chlorinated pools are safe, and there is no social interaction with anyone not from your own unit, (as you would experience inside your home). Our situation is complicated by having other facilities, (tennis court, basket ball court, outdoor track/ children's games area). I want to close the courts and the recreation area, because the two courts are contact sports and may require people from other units to participate. I agree that it should stay open, (and see my comments above). Unfortunately the powers that be take the sledge hammer to a nut approach, because they cannot conceive of a pool being used for anything other than an activity that involves several parties in close proximity. We closed our pool for 2 months the last time until 21 July because of the inane BMA (Bangkok) ruling. Its not a condo, its a house. So no condo management deciding anything. Just us and the neighbors. We rent it from a rich Thai. So its private in a way. So government cant do a thing. Edited July 23, 2021 by robblok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 There more concerned about crowded pools. Although you maybe the only one using your condo pool, other properties van be packed especially with schools closed. Our private pool is usually crowded with our kids friends. Now its just family. Still its a pain in the butt. Hot humid days and not much to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rumak Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, samtam said: Define "private". Used by you and your family alone? oh, thank you so much! been dying to show off my humble wading pool. next up : photos of my cars 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FinickyOne Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 43 minutes ago, robblok said: its hard to figure out what will happen next. lambda through zeta... while our team sweats masks and swimming pools and barber shops, their guys keep on mutating,,, swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said: lambda through zeta... while our team sweats masks and swimming pools and barber shops, their guys keep on mutating,,, swing low, sweet chariot, comin' for to carry me home... where you live..... its already like you died and went to heaven ! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted July 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, rumak said: oh, thank you so much! been dying to show off my humble wading pool. next up : photos of my cars Im sure you have a lot of fun on the slide. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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