Popular Post webfact Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Picture: Thai Rath Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday that he was ready to reopen Thailand to foreign tourists again on November 1st. But he told Thai Rath that the public would have to wait for details from the CCSA and that the reopening of pubs and bars needed to be done with great care to avoid spikes in more Covid-19. The embattled minister was speaking at Government House yesterday morning after PM Prayuth Chan-ocha's announcements on Monday and a scheduled cabinet meeting. He admitted he was yet to be apprised of the details of the plan to open up the country to ten nations of low risk saying that more details would be available on Thursday at the CCSA big committee meeting. Pressed on whether the health ministry was ready and comments by the PM about the threat of new strains and spikes in infections he said it was time to reopen and then deal with the consequences. Reversing or turning left and right from the reopening decision was not an option. They needed to deal with it and were ready to do so. Pressed on whether patrons of bars and pubs would be allowed to congregate and consume alcohol he said that the infectious disease department would have to have Covid free setting protocols in place but this was still to be decided. But he didn't rule out closing the country again when pressed on the matter saying that it "depended on the situation whether the country was opened up or not". He defended his and the government's actions in the past saying that everything was done according to the situation at the time. Everyone needed to work together but he conceded that the opening of Thailand's nightlife was a question that needed the utmost care as people congregated close together presenting a high risk of infection. Discover Cigna’s range of health insurance solutions created for expats and local nationals living in Thailand - click to view -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-10-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 4 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeCross Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 14 minutes ago, webfact said: the reopening of pubs and bars needed to be done with great care lol tell that to those waiting for the pubs to open ???? its gonna be carnage when they finally reopen 6 1 1 1 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lujanit Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 15 minutes ago, webfact said: He admitted he was yet to be apprised of the details of the plan to open up the country to ten nations of low risk saying that more details would be available on Thursday at the CCSA big committee meeting. Then why is he opening his motor mouth? He can't say anything meaningful so he sprouts cr@p. Par for the course. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SooKee Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Meanwhile, Thailand is ready to receive all the tee-total billionaire boring gits with zero interest in partying or having fun of any type. Both of them have booked already, though one said he might cancel. 7 2 47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThailandRyan Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 26 minutes ago, webfact said: But he didn't rule out closing the country again when pressed on the matter saying that it "depended on the situation whether the country was opened up or not". Devils always in the details. How can anyone truly make plans when the situation according to Anutin could be dependent upon the situation.....argh 15 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clarkey611 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 34 minutes ago, webfact said: He admitted he was yet to be appraised of the details of the plan to open up the country Pleased to see that he is again commenting before being appraised! On another subject, according to the internnet, the Krystal Club will be open tonight from 8.30 pm 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 45 minutes ago, webfact said: Pressed on whether patrons of bars and pubs would be allowed to congregate and consume alcohol he said that the infectious disease department would have to have Covid free setting protocols in place but this was still to be decided. how long do you need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 10 minutes ago, Clarkey611 said: Pleased to see that he is again commenting before being appraised! On another subject, according to the internnet, the Krystal Club will be open tonight from 8.30 pm define open 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kadilo Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 So basically he said it’s time to put in place whatever protocols are required and just get on with it whilst assessing the situation as they go. Not much different than any other leader who was at this stage when planning to reopen. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 BTS!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerslife Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I know, I know - patience is a virtue - but let's be honest, how many tourists intend being virtuous for their entire stay here? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I thought December 1st was a confirmed date for alcohol in restaurants? Will they open bars and nightclubs before allowing restaurants to serve alcohol? 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 A baiting post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 29 minutes ago, cyril sneer said: I thought December 1st was a confirmed date for alcohol in restaurants? It was neither confirmed as a date, or for allowing. The sentence quoted was that they would be "ready" to "consider/discuss" alcohol in restaurants and opening of bars "by" December 1st. So "ready" doesn't mean they will actually do it, and "consider" means they can consider and decline to. The only positive fluffy word is "by", which means they could actually consider (and decline...) any time between now and then... 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DaLa Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 57 minutes ago, smedly said: define open The security guard ( and his trusty dog ) will arrive at 8 PM to open up for the night. After a hectic night swatting mossies and playing 'The Simsons Tapped out' on his iPhone he will lock up again at 6 AM. Or maybe someone has bought him an Oxford concise (OED), in which case that leaves these options. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: He admitted he was yet to be apprised of the details of the plan to open up the country to ten nations of low risk saying that more details would be available on Thursday at the CCSA big committee meeting. Ah yes the Health Minister currently has no clue what the details are. Let alone any potential tourists who are supposed to be coming from 1st Nov. Nothing happens until it's officially announced in the Royal Gazette, and that is someway off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shuya Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 As always, his informations are krystal club clear 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, JayClay said: It was neither confirmed as a date, or for allowing. The sentence quoted was that they would be "ready" to "consider/discuss" alcohol in restaurants and opening of bars "by" December 1st. So "ready" doesn't mean they will actually do it, and "consider" means they can consider and decline to. The only positive fluffy word is "by", which means they could actually consider (and decline...) any time between now and then... So can you explain what "almost pregnant " means? You seem to be good in " this " area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 hours ago, GeorgeCross said: lol tell that to those waiting for the pubs to open ???? its gonna be carnage when they finally reopen It wasn't in the UK 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaonoister Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 I wonder what they smoke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Not only am I given to understand that alcohol is freely available in Pattaya area bars, but in Khon Kaen 2 days ago, bars were open and beer flowing-albeit in ceramic mugs! Anutin needs to get to grips with the police and law enforcers before deciding whether to allow bars to re-open. As usual Thailand is one big joke! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cherrytreeview Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Kadilo said: So basically he said it’s time to put in place whatever protocols are required and just get on with it whilst assessing the situation as they go. Not much different than any other leader who was at this stage when planning to reopen. What planet do you live on? More keyboard diahrea from the man who knows it all but won't book a ticket back to the land of perfection. How can you put protocols in place for nana plaza, soi cowboy, patpong, walking st, lk metro and bangla road. Their whole reason for existing is close contact entertainment. As usual you miss out the bit about closing down again if their is spikes in cases. If you confirmed or proved you were on one of the first planes back then you might get a bit of respect on this forum. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Is there any valid scientific evidence relating Covid-19 to alcohol? The authorities ban alcohol because it emboldens people to fight and reject stupid and unjust laws. 90% of tourists enjoy clubs, bars, entertainment and nightlife. Thailand without these is not attractive. More countries offer more freedom and more fun including Bahrain and Dubai, Mexico Europe etc etc. These leaders think that stifling authoritarianism is the norm. It's not. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Hammer2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, prakhonchai nick said: Not only am I given to understand that alcohol is freely available in Pattaya area bars, but in Khon Kaen 2 days ago, bars were open and beer flowing-albeit in ceramic mugs! Anutin needs to get to grips with the police and law enforcers before deciding whether to allow bars to re-open. As usual Thailand is one big joke! I live in Pattaya. Alcohol is NOT easily available. The cops are ruthless and arresting customers and owners...30K. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherrytreeview Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: It wasn't in the UK The UK's open. Thailand's closed. You understand English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Lowf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: It wasn't in the UK It isn't in Patong, or Kamala, or probably a few other tourist towns. Booze freely available and no longer disguised - and all under the watchful eyes of BIB, traffic cops and tourist police. And, not just in the Bangla RLD but all over the place. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 4 minutes ago, The Hammer2021 said: I live in Pattaya. Alcohol is NOT easily available. The cops are ruthless and arresting customers and owners...30K. Try Bang Sarey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gungadin1 Posted October 13, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 Couldn't be a worse time to open the bars.Will be packed around Christmas.Better off waiting till high season over 4 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Lowf Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cherrytreeview said: The UK's open. Thailand's closed. You understand English? He very clearly does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thailand is getting about 10,000 new cases every day and Anutin and the PM think it is ready to open up to tourists ! Western Australia has 0, yes, ZERO, and we are not open for tourists. I know where I want to stay. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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