MOPH: Drinking alcohol increases risk of contracting COVID

[WEBBYB808]

Ha,ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha...  I cant stop laughing.   I honestly  thought that quacks didn't  exist anymore, and one of high position.  Tell me do Thai people actually  belive this?  Is so I want to tell some ladies I know that if they can relax the muscles  in their neck that can get pregnant,  because  weaker muscles  mean a seed can get through, and well this in turn will put the seed in their stomach, which in turn will allow the seed to further pass through, and eventually  reach the womb.  How can this Doctor show himself  to his peers who already know that strong muscles do not stop a virus.  Someone  tell me where this guy got his medical  license, as I want to go get my license  from there? Apparently  anyone can be a doctor.  I have to share this with medical  professionals around the world.  This guy has no shame.  Lol., Weak muscles help the virus enter the body..  what a joke.  I have known many people that were body builders, strong, and healthy, some who have died who would disagree with this ... what is this he is trying to say?

[WEBBYB808]

How does this guy not lose face?  Every real doctor,  scientists  or educated person will laugh at him for this unfounded, unscientific  diagnosis.   I can only hope this makes news around the world so they can all get a good laugh.

[kidneyw]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

"Alcohol causes the muscles in the neck around the pharynx to be less effective," he said.

But doesn't hinder verbal diarrhoea.

[BritManToo]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

"Alcohol causes the muscles in the neck around the pharynx to be less effective," he said.

"Thus allowing Covid to more easily penetrate and get into the lungs.

"In addition alcohol weakens the white blood cells when Covid-19 germs enter the body," he continued.

""So it's easy to get infected."

How does he feel about an amulet to protect against COVID?

Asking for a friend ............

 

On a more serious note, people always ask me why I don't put much faith in the abilities of Thai doctors.

This guy and others like him are the reason.

[BritManToo]

20 minutes ago, WEBBYB808 said:

Someone  tell me where this guy got his medical  license, as I want to go get my license  from there? Apparently  anyone can be a doctor. 

Not everyone,

You need the correct family, influence and of course, money to be this daft and still graduate.

[Dmaxdan]

1 hour ago, fangless said:

What was he drinking when he spouted this nonsense?

I think it was some of this...

[sleepwalker999]

I have this horrible feeling that what this particular government wants long term is an extremely conservative society where 'going out to drink' is really frowned upon at large. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Jan 15 is pushed back even further. 

[inThailand]

Iam living proof and covid free that the cheap booze here is better than any vaccination. 

[ThailandRyan]

10 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Not everyone,

You need the correct family, influence and of course, money to be this daft and still graduate.

But Khao San road still works I do believe.

[ThailandRyan]

7 minutes ago, sleepwalker999 said:

I have this horrible feeling that what this particular government wants long term is an extremely conservative society where 'going out to drink' is really frowned upon at large. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Jan 15 is pushed back even further. 

Sands of Saudi Arabia

[ed79]

Is this the same guy who told everyone to clean their fridges a while ago?

[DavisH]

1 hour ago, Snig27 said:

Has he considered contacting WHO with this new medical data. They’ll be thrilled to get some unique research every other nation on the planet has missed.

The WHO already know this. It's on their website. Not sure about the :neck muscles relaxing", but they state many reasons why alcohol consumption can increase risk of infection (alcohol affexcts the immuns system negatively, for a start). 

Typical for the TV alcoholics to get their knickers in a knot over this story. 

[BritManToo]

9 minutes ago, sleepwalker999 said:

I have this horrible feeling that what this particular government wants long term is an extremely conservative society where 'going out to drink' is really frowned upon at large. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Jan 15 is pushed back even further. 

My misses says the general is a Muslim, and his end game is a Muslim country.

I'm not sure she's right, but a lot of Thais appear to be thinking the same.

[transam]

Wonder what he's been drinking.....

 

[poskat]

this guy is just another example of how "top something" or "best " in thailand

is the equivalent of what would be considered bottom of the barrel in any modern country

 

the problem is that many/most thais take what these clowns have to day as if it was uttered by buddha himself

[Spellforce]

And what about are the consequences in the long term of not stimulating our immunity system if we avoid any social contact?

Lowering the immune system of 99% of the population who have nothing to fear from covid could have very serious consequences, much worse than covid.

[PMinThailand]

He should apply for a job at WHO! Obviously a genius who knows everything about COVID! 

[mahtin]

Prohibition produced Al Capone and his like in the US, did it not?

There are already gangsters here.

Fortunately beer on the balcony is my thing.

 

[JimGant]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

"Alcohol causes the muscles in the neck around the pharynx to be less effective," he said.

 

"Thus allowing Covid to more easily penetrate and get into the lungs.

 

"In addition alcohol weakens the white blood cells when Covid-19 germs enter the body," he continued.

So, obviously he advocates against all alcohol consumption, including buying a bottle of wine to take home and have with your dinner. Remember, early on with Covid, Thailand closed down all liquor sales. Got a feeling this clown was involved in this decision....

 

Anyway, having a teetotaller involved in a balanced assessment involving alcohol is ludicrous. Look at the history of US Prohibition to see the consequences.

[daveAustin]

So have a covid pass system in place in such establishments. No need to ban pubs/drinking altogether because it doesn’t fit your agenda. Covid is already there, EVERYONE has probably caught it at some point. Get over it and go back to sleep, there’s a good boy. 

[JimGant]

19 minutes ago, DavisH said:

Typical for the TV alcoholics to get their knickers in a knot over this story. 

OH god, another holier than thou teetotaller.

[moogradod]

32 minutes ago, sleepwalker999 said:

I have this horrible feeling that what this particular government wants long term is an extremely conservative society where 'going out to drink' is really frowned upon at large. Wouldn't surprise me at all if Jan 15 is pushed back even further. 

It would surprize me if it would not. At least for Pattaya ????

[Spellforce]

3 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Covid is already there, EVERYONE has probably caught it at some point

... or will catch it (again), 100% sure because that virus will be with us forever.

And better to catch it now rather than in 6 months or 1 year because:
- Our vaccins wont be as efficient with time

- Catch the virus today and you will be immunite for at least 24 months (and maybe forever and against any new variant)

[morocco]

OMG. Insanity. My heart goes out to the Thai people. The incompetent government officials are so out of touch with reality. Dr Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai comments are not only ridiculous but also damaging. 

[surfinglife]

So much for Thai medical education and knowledge. This virus, as big as a sparrow, can get into the lungs through the windpipe relaxed by a couple of Leos....Next time I go to the doctor I will definitely ask where she/he was trained before I let them fiddle with my body.

[RedRoadRunner]

Can someone throw down some brains ?

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

"Alcohol causes the muscles in the neck around the pharynx to be less effective," he said.

"Thus allowing Covid to more easily penetrate and get into the lungs.

If that's the case, then strengthening those neck muscles should help prevent Covid...

I think a regimen of vigorous "nodding" to every official statement should proof to be a good exercise, while "shaking the head" would just rattle the brain too much

[moogradod]

2 hours ago, Pumpuynarak said:

But there are medical reasons.

 

"Alcohol causes the muscles in the neck around the pharynx to be less effective," he said.

 

"Thus allowing Covid to more easily penetrate and get into the lungs.

 

"In addition alcohol weakens the white blood cells when Covid-19 germs enter the body," he continued.

 

""So it's easy to get infected."

On a positive note however, the doctor has brought a lot of fun to many of us today ! We should be thankful for that in this degenerate times.

 

Especially his "muscles in the neck" argument is extraordinary. Cannot wait to share this with my friend - who is a doctor - in Switzerland ???? Looking forward to his comment.

[Steve&mem]

He said It's All True, I found full evidence of it on Fakebook so it's got to be right. 

[BE88]

Doctor, if you have been selected as the 2021 Nobel Prize winner of idiocy, congratulations