Popular Post webfact Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 File photo: REUTERS Thailand's Minister of Public Health and deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul has been ranting again. Following more measured comments last week as Thailand continued to reopen, the controversial minister took direct aim at nightclubs, pubs, bars and karaoke for damaging the country. He blamed bars in Bangkok directly for causing the misery and death of the last six months. In an interview with Thai media he was clearly referring to the now infamous clusters in exclusive Thong Lo clubs that kickstarted the deadly wave of infections from April. Conveniently he failed to mention that some key figures in the government were in attandance at those clubs and completely brushed any of his own alleged misdemeanors under the carpet. He said that nightlife establishments that continue to flout the rules were similarly damaging the country. His use of Thai vocabulary made it appear he was calling it tantamount to treason. Instead he praised his leader Prayuth Chan-ocha for doing everything right and providing wonderful vaccine for the people. It was right, he said, that Prayuth was thoroughly concerned about new clusters coming from the pubs and bars where alcohol is served. He was not about to suggest that industry pressure to reopen the nightlife industry on December 1st would be successful. On the contrary he said it was scary that some staff in places that had opened illegally were not vaccinated. His only concession to a more relaxed atmosphere was in saying that the CCSA in their meeting today may relax rules for foreigners allowing them to just have ATK tests on arrival and not the far more onerous and costly RT-PCR tests. Visa-compliant insurance plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-11-26 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 If anyone was in any doubt about the agenda of this puritanical regime against alcohol. There it is, in black and white. If you have a bar or entertainment business in Thailand, you might want to consider diversifying into other sectors. 40 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, webfact said: He blamed bars in Bangkok directly for causing the misery and death of the last six months. 3 minutes ago, webfact said: Conveniently he failed to mention that some key figures in the government were in attandance at those clubs and completely brushed any of his own alleged misdemeanors under the carpet. 4 minutes ago, webfact said: Instead he praised his leader Prayuth Chan-ocha for doing everything right and providing wonderful vaccine for the people. He must be after the record for comments aimed at him & his boss. - As in never mind the hi-so or government people breaking the law to our friend Cha Cha providing wonderful vaccines, I thought most of the good stuff came via donations, you really cannot make this stuff up ............................LOL 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Clarkey611 Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 And that is why he is a nut in charge! 9 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 What a neanderthal way of thinking person, It's you and your ilk who slept on the job in the outbreak of the pandemic and buried your "we got it under control" heads in the sand, Now you're blaming others?... 30 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 46 minutes ago, webfact said: Conveniently he failed to mention that some key figures in the government were in attandance [sic] at those clubs and completely brushed any of his own alleged misdemeanors under the carpet. He said that nightlife establishments that continue to flout the rules were similarly damaging the country. His use of Thai vocabulary made it appear he was calling it tantamount to treason. Instead he praised his leader Prayuth Chan-ocha for doing everything right and providing wonderful vaccine for the people. Just when you think things couldn't get anymore ridiculous. 15 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 47 minutes ago, webfact said: ATK tests on arrival and not the far more onerous and costly RT-PCR tests. Apart from cost (and chemistry) what is the difference? How is one less onerous than the other? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 I find it hard to think he was taking aim at the Thong Lo crowd......more likely he knows Nana is starting to pick up big time.......notice outside Nana Plaza yesterday....."Opening soon".............???? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gottfrid Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 Maybe he should check how many of the bars that are open, are run by politicians, police or other persons in higher official positions. That might make him be as quiet as about Sinovac after his refusal to enter Switzerland became a public fact. Anything to make this guy shut up! 24 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: Maybe he should check how many of the bars that are open, are run by politicians, police or other persons in higher official positions. That might make him be as quiet as about Sinovac after his refusal to enter Switzerland became a public fact. Anything to make this guy shut up! Exactly, the hypocrisy of these people is just unbelievable. Do they honestly believe that we are in the dark as to who exactly is running the bars etc. 16 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 nothing to say but this everybody knows exactly who is to blame 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, ezzra said: What a neanderthal way of thinking person, It's you and your ilk who slept on the job in the outbreak of the pandemic and buried your "we got it under control" heads in the sand, Now you're blaming others?... When have you ever seen a Thai taking responsibility for their own actions? 15 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: Conveniently he failed to mention that some key figures in the government were in attendance at those clubs and completely brushed any of his own alleged misdemeanors under the carpet. I've no idea how this guy can look at himself in the mirror every morning. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 Troglodyte. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, webfact said: His use of Thai vocabulary made it appear he was calling it tantamount to treason. I think he is getting it mixed up with the military coup, which actually WAS treason. However, that was totally acceptable in his, and many other politicians, eyes ! 16 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 Europe seems to be heading same way - nightlife and alcohol restrictions due to a new hard hitting wave of Covid-19 - so unfortunately what khun Anutin says might not be that far out, as many of us expats would wish he is...???? 1 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 No mention of the 100+ massage shops rubbing all and sundry that have remained open even during lock down in Patong and throughout Phuket. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 Let the police control more and more .. here in phetchaburi some restaurants/bars are illegally open for months already without any checking by the police.....How do they the calll that?? bribery/corruption/lack of police??? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: He blamed bars in Bangkok directly for causing the misery and death of the last six months. I blame you and your little friends for causing misery over the last seven years! Please go away. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CANSIAM Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 “He praised his leader for doing everything right and providing wonderful vaccines for the people” ain’t that rich……… 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 26 minutes ago, khunPer said: Europe seems to be heading same way - nightlife and alcohol restrictions due to a new hard hitting wave of Covid-19 - so unfortunately what khun Anutin says might not be that far out, as many of us expats would wish he is...???? No tightening of restrictions in England...........yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CANSIAM Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 13 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: Let the police control more and more .. here in phetchaburi some restaurants/bars are illegally open for months already without any checking by the police.....How do they the calll that?? bribery/corruption/lack of police??? Those bars are handing over brown envelopes to the men in brown...... always been money over health unfortunately, stay safe....... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Percy P Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: If anyone was in any doubt about the agenda of this puritanical regime against alcohol. There it is, in black and white. If you have a bar or entertainment business in Thailand, you might want to consider diversifying into other sectors. Like closing the place down 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andycoops Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 Utter clap trap, the so called wonderful vaccines are in short supply. In my province less than 37% have been double jabbed. As for bars spreading covid, we all know it's about continuing the emergency decree and suppression of citizens rights The government was asleep at the wheel and pursued a useless initial strategy of zero covid and Chinese vaccines instead of getting onboard with global cooperation. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, smedly said: nothing to say but this everybody knows exactly who is to blame As a non drinker he just may be right? Such a nice man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, vandeventer said: As a non drinker he just may be right? Such a nice man. Love the sarcasm, good one!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farangdk Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 New clusters coming from the pubs and bars where alcohol is served. What a lot of Bull. How about all the Festivals they are having these days? I would call that huge clusters. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 39 minutes ago, Andycoops said: The government was asleep at the wheel and pursued a useless initial strategy of zero covid and Chinese vaccines instead of getting onboard with global cooperation. Beg to differ, the government knew exactly what they were doing and bought the vaccines that were most profitable to themselves and their mates. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timendres Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, webfact said: In an interview with Thai media he was clearly referring to the now infamous clusters in exclusive Thong Lo clubs that kickstarted the deadly wave of infections from April. No mention of the real source of the initial spike - a porous border filling important pockets. If there really was a lack of infections, as the government led us to believe at the time, then how could these clubs spread what did not exist? Edited November 26, 2021 by timendres 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 26, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: Instead he praised his leader Prayuth Chan-ocha for doing everything right and providing wonderful vaccine for the people. It was right, he said, that Prayuth was thoroughly concerned about new clusters coming from the pubs and bars where alcohol is served. But failed to highlight the many clusters that emerged from concentration camps that house migrants in Thailand who were locked in to contain the spread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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