People urged not to believe ‘fake news’ about self-medication

The ministry said people isolating at home must strictly follow doctors’ instructions and that self-medication can cause harm.

The DES spokesperson announced on Monday that “reports claiming that paracetamol, ambroxol, dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramine, Vitamin C, and green chiretta [fah talai jone] can cure Covid-19 have been checked by the Anti-Fake News Centre. The Public Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Services has confirmed that this information is fake news.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40004137

A duplicate post of a previously posted graphic in this thread has been removed.

 

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Your highlighted in bold is interesting. It may be rare for now but the breakthrough is only recent

Oh boy and you can't wait for it to be not so rare.

From the total number of confirmed cases that were found in the past 24 hours:

 

- 15,176 were found via walk-in tests at medical facilities

- 3,718 via proactive tests at known clusters

- 7 imported cases

#โควิด19 #โควิด19วันนี้ #Thailand #Covid19

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1422436494870925315

 

CCSA has announced it would extend the service at three #COVID19 testing spots to help the public to access more testing, free of charge. The testing will be processed with the antigen test kits.

https://twitter.com/prdthailand/status/1422436840859045890

 

Today there were 147 deaths in #Thailand

 

84 males & 63 females

7 foreigners died

Median age is 63 (34-99 years)

Most deaths in Bangkok (55)

Deaths reported in 32 provinces

59% older than 60 years old

2 died in their homes

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1422437450165538817

 

Looks like Thais are going mushroom hunting into Laos, and want to be caught.  It seems that the Laos government are then quarantining them after they have been arrested and then vaccinating them with the Pfizer vaccine.  This has apparently made it onto social media and many folks have gone to the Lao border trying to gain entry into the country in order to be vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine.  Just watched the story on the Channel 32 news.  I find it interesting that people would enter another country to get vaccinated free with the MRNA vaccine because their own government has failed them. I do know that those that are well off have been flying to the US for the free vaccine, but now the less fortunate have found a way to also be vaccinated as well.  This has to just upset this Government to no end.

Of the 18,151 local cases, the highest numbers were 3,566 in Bangkok followed by 1,361 in Samut Prakan, 1,359 Chonburi, 1,282 in Samut Sakhon, 565 in Nonthaburi, 465 in Pathum Thani and 454 in Nakhon Ratchasima.

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1422437696417406976

 

15 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

People urged not to believe ‘fake news’ about self-medication

The ministry said people isolating at home must strictly follow doctors’ instructions and that self-medication can cause harm.

The DES spokesperson announced on Monday that “reports claiming that paracetamol, ambroxol, dextromethorphan, chlorpheniramine, Vitamin C, and green chiretta [fah talai jone] can cure Covid-19 have been checked by the Anti-Fake News Centre. The Public Health Ministry’s Department of Medical Services has confirmed that this information is fake news.

 

https://www.nationthailand.com/in-focus/40004137

You mean like the Ivermectin posts we get on here from time to time that is also fake news.  Well I'll be.....hmmmm.

Wait isn't the hospital providing Paracetamol, and the Green chirreta to those that test positive and are awaiting a bed to lessen the symptoms, oh who to believe.

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

You mean like the Ivermectin posts we get on here from time to time that is also fake news.  Well I'll be.....hmmmm.

Wait isn't the hospital providing Paracetamol, and the Green chirreta to those that test positive and are awaiting a bed to lessen the symptoms, oh who to believe.

Yep, I'm sure they were raving about this Green Chirreta a few days ago...............now fake news apparently..5555

4 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

Having gone through ASQ twice, I would choose Phuket over confinement.

I would also, only not for a holiday of choice !

2 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Yep, I'm sure they were raving about this Green Chirreta a few days ago...............now fake news apparently..5555

Thailand approves use of green chiretta to treat asymptomatic Covid-19 patients

 

https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2021/07/712354/thailand-approves-use-green-chiretta-treat-asymptomatic-covid-19

10 minutes ago, anchadian said:

From the total number of confirmed cases that were found in the past 24 hours:

 

- 15,176 were found via walk-in tests at medical facilities

- 3,718 via proactive tests at known clusters

- 7 imported cases

#โควิด19 #โควิด19วันนี้ #Thailand #Covid19

https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1422436494870925315

 

This is a record high for hospital walk in patients 15,176.

 

The previous high was on the 1st Aug at 15,137.

 

 

 

 

No worries everyone...Thailand will be at natural herd immunity within a few months at this rate. 

Thailand’s government has announced that people in 16 provinces affected by the government's partial COVID-19 lockdown will receive the same financial aid as 13 other provinces already being assisted by the Social Security Fund.

https://www.facebook.com/nbtworld/posts/10158179801372050

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

and if it's proven that CHINA IS TO BLAME  .......   what next ?   what will be done   ?     PUNISH   ?   how   ? 

I imagine Thailand's answer will be invite more Chinese tourists and give them a condo buying discount !

1 hour ago, dinsdale said:

Your highlighted in bold is interesting. It may be rare for now but the breakthrough is only recent

The report also states: "The Delta variant is about as contagious as chickenpox, the document noted, and universal masking may become necessary.  Still, breakthrough infections overall are infrequent, according to the (CDC) agency.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/30/health/cdc-vaccinated-delta.html

Record high number of new cases but a reduction in deaths compared to yesterday. 
 

Surprised only the former was in the headline. 

26 minutes ago, anchadian said:

Today there were 147 deaths in #Thailand

 

84 males & 63 females

7 foreigners died

Median age is 63 (34-99 years)

Most deaths in Bangkok (55)

Deaths reported in 32 provinces

59% older than 60 years old

2 died in their homes

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1422437450165538817

 

The MoPH document says all 7 of the foreigner deaths reported today were people from Myanmar.

 

1 minute ago, Kadilo said:

Record high number of new cases but a reduction in deaths compared to yesterday. 
 

Surprised only the former was in the headline. 

Today wasn't a record high number of cases, but it was a close second behind the 18,912 from July 31.

 

11 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Today wasn't a record high number of cases, but it was a close second behind the 18,912 from July 31.

 

Ah right so the headlines incorrect and also doesn’t mention the reduction in deaths. 

13 minutes ago, Kadilo said:

Ah right so the headlines incorrect and doesn’t mention the reduction in deaths. 

Yes, the headline of the thread today is wrong....

 

the deaths daily bounce up and down, so day to day changes don't mean much. And there's no indication that today's deaths tally represents any kind of downward trend.

 

But the broader trends are more instructive:

 

The past five days death numbers -- 117, 178, 133, 178, 147

 

Same for the first five days of July -- 57, 61, 41, 44, 50

 

Double to triple those of a month ago.

 

 

5 hours ago, buick said:

if you compare thailand with india, adjusting for population.  the current numbers are approaching what india had at their peak.  20,000 cases in thailand, times 20 for population adjustment, is 400,000 for india.  and deaths is similar, 200 for thailand (roughly) is 4,000/day for india (their peak).  the total cases and deaths in thailand are still way behind but i think almost halfway so MAYBE close to a peak and experience the same amount of cases/deaths that we've had so far on the way up as we go back down.  we'll see what happens but that is how it stacks up to india right now and of course all is based on reported numbers which never capture the true numbers.

Official death rate for covid 19 for India was 440,000 . Unofficial  rate is between 3.5 million and 4.5 million . 

2 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Yes, the headline of the thread today is wrong....

 

the deaths daily bounce up and down, so day to day changes don't mean much.

 

But the broader trends are more instructive:

 

The past five days death numbers -- 117, 178, 133, 178, 147

 

Same for the first five days of July -- 57, 61, 41, 44, 50

 

7 day running average will put this over 1k deaths a week unfortunately.

28 minutes ago, 248900_1469958220 said:

No worries everyone...Thailand will be at natural herd immunity within a few months at this rate. 

agreed.  it won't be the vaccine that knocks this one down.  i think the natural immunity was a big reason for the drop in cases in the US early this year.  vaccinations had barely started and numbers started to drop, in mid jan the 7 day daily avg for cases was about 250,000 and a month later it was 70,000.  my parents are in their 80's and they signed up for a vax immediately and didn't get an appt until late feb for the first dose.  then they dropped to a low of about 10,000 with the help of the vaccines.  maybe thailand can avoid a another wave in the future if the vaccines can take hold later this year.

5 hours ago, anchadian said:

New restrictions start in Phuket today and last for two weeks. All public and private swimming pools must close and alcohol cannot be sold or drunk in restaurants #PhuketSandbox #Thailand

 

https://twitter.com/ThaiNewsReports/status/1422363331147403267

 

Won't be called sandbox soon..... 

just box! 

2 minutes ago, buick said:

agreed.  it won't be the vaccine that knocks this one down.  i think the natural immunity was a big reason for the drop in cases in the US early this year.  vaccinations had barely started and numbers started to drop, in mid jan the 7 day daily avg for cases was about 250,000 and a month later it was 70,000.  my parents are in their 80's and they signed up for a vax immediately and didn't get an appt until late feb for the first dose.  then they dropped to a low of about 10,000 with the help of the vaccines.  maybe thailand can avoid a another wave in the future if the vaccines can take hold later this year.

You have your fingers crossed, then...? ????

2 hours ago, Phoenix Rising said:

And what will be done here in Thailand to punish those who are in charge of the unholy mess we're in?

They have immunity under the emergency decree I think. 

Just now, transam said:

You have your fingers crossed, then...? ????

agreed !!

2 hours ago, anchadian said:

Part of Pfizer shipment being sent to Buriram, health official says

 

A shipment of Pfizer vaccines is being sent to Buriram despite the province not being a hard-hit Covid area, a public health official told Thai Enquirer on Tuesday.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/30754/part-of-pfizer-shipment-being-sent-to-buriram-health-official-says/

 

Got to keep that mafia family happy as a reward for stabbing Thaksin in the back and continuing to support the current coalition. 

 

Also, wasn't one of their clan at Krystal Club or some other VIP nightclub in Bangkok, caught COVID and then did a runner back to Buriram to concoct a story about where he had been, in total defiance of any contact tracing and without taking any sort of responsibility for his actions? (Don't answer, it's a rhetorical question).