Popular Post webfact Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 file photo Daily News reported on yesterday's cabinet meeting chaired by the Thai PM Prayuth Chan-ocha including a rather cryptic exchange with DPM and health minister Anutin Charnvirakul over the Omicron variant. The PM said at the meeting that he had no intention of closing Thailand down again. After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control Prayuth turned to Anutin and said "Can you look after (the matter) or not? Anutin nodded. Prayuth called for the authorities to continue strict measures and asked for the help of the people in observing them. He expressed concern about an industry fair being held in Chiang Mai in January because foreigners had been invited. A meeting to discuss Omicron was set for December 13th. The PM asked all ministries to come up with "a New Year present for the people". He wanted this to be a realistic one and asked all present to come up with something viable. In closing comments he referred to unrest outside Government House on 6th December denying that the police were heavy handed in their response to protesters. They were just doing their job, he claimed. Long Stay Visa Health Insurance Plans -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-08 - 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 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsxrnz Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Has Prayut changed his management style? I'm liking this new "sorted?", "sorted!" with no wink necessary attitude. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Quote Omicron is under control: PM He does so love to make himself hostage to fortune. Omicron is under control until it isn't, there'll be no floods in Bangkok until there are. 13 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post actonion Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Where have we heard this before..... 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Hope he doesn't have to eat his words "again". 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Golden Triangle Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Famous last words. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Virt Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) It might be under control at the moment, but if it spreads so fast as it does here, it's just as matter of time before Thailand will face a new wave. Here in Denmark we're seeing more and more cases of omicron each day that has not been related to traveling in Africa. We went from 18 cases Friday to 183 Sunday and i think we passed 300 yesterday. (EDIT. We're at 398) We do test a lot more than other countries (200,000 daily PCR test in a 5.8 million population plus 100,000+ quicktests) and we sequence a lot so of course we catch more cases, compared to some other countries. We're also starting to find the omicron in our sewer samples as well, so i don't think we're able to control it any more. We might be able to slow down the spread, but it looks like it's going to take over the delta within a short time if the pace continue. I will suggest Thailand to massively ramp up their PCR testing, if they want to keep track of the omicron variant. It's the only way to know how widespread it is. I don't know if Thailand do sewer samples, but they could do that too if they don't use that method now. Edited December 8, 2021 by Virt 18 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 41 minutes ago, webfact said: After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control Prayuth turned to Anutin and said "Can you look after (the matter) or not? Anutin nodded. oh dear It will come, there is no way to stop it, enough of this stupid delusional nonsense - we have to just hope that early signs are correct and it is milder because if it is not we are shafted 19 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 No lockdown? Just like No Coup? That's great, I feel so much happier now I have Prayut's word. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 Quote Omicron is under control: PM The problem is that it's under your control, PM. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Taxi Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 There are no reported deaths from omicron worldwide. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Yeah I had him say that many times everything is under control TAT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Golden Triangle said: Famous last words. Ask him that in a month's time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulikens Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 lockdown looming then, either that or the old blame alcohol chestnut and another ridiculous alcohol ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macnmotion Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 "Not currently out of control" is not the same as "under control." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saanim Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Frankly, what exactly do you want him to say? Just curious... Any idea? Perhaps something more clever as we hear from some of the world leaders? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandPapillon Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 jesus, he just loves to be in control of the narratives, if only he could <deleted> for once, nobody is listening or believing his words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandGuy Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Omicron is under control? What a joke. Time will soon tell it is not and the PM will stand for Panic Mode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) "After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control....................." "No problem, the hot winds of Songkran will blow it away, and anyway, our Chinese friends will have a vaccine by then" Deja vu, anyone? Edited December 8, 2021 by sambum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control Prayuth turned to Anutin and said "Can you look after (the matter) or not? Hopefully better than the last 12 months. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Virt said: It might be under control at the moment, but if it spreads so fast as it does here, it's just as matter of time before Thailand will face a new wave. Here in Denmark we're seeing more and more cases of omicron each day that has not been related to traveling in Africa. We went from 18 cases Friday to 183 Sunday and i think we passed 300 yesterday. (EDIT. We're at 398) We do test a lot more than other countries (200,000 daily PCR test in a 5.8 million population plus 100,000+ quicktests) and we sequence a lot so of course we catch more cases, compared to some other countries. We're also starting to find the omicron in our sewer samples as well, so i don't think we're able to control it any more. We might be able to slow down the spread, but it looks like it's going to take over the delta within a short time if the pace continue. I will suggest Thailand to massively ramp up their PCR testing, if they want to keep track of the omicron variant. It's the only way to know how widespread it is. I don't know if Thailand do sewer samples, but they could do that too if they don't use that method now. "I don't know if Thailand do sewer samples,................." I know the ideal man for the job - "Minister A"! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Virt said: It might be under control at the moment, but if it spreads so fast as it does here, it's just as matter of time before Thailand will face a new wave. Here in Denmark we're seeing more and more cases of omicron each day that has not been related to traveling in Africa. We went from 18 cases Friday to 183 Sunday and i think we passed 300 yesterday. (EDIT. We're at 398) We do test a lot more than other countries (200,000 daily PCR test in a 5.8 million population plus 100,000+ quicktests) and we sequence a lot so of course we catch more cases, compared to some other countries. We're also starting to find the omicron in our sewer samples as well, so i don't think we're able to control it any more. We might be able to slow down the spread, but it looks like it's going to take over the delta within a short time if the pace continue. I will suggest Thailand to massively ramp up their PCR testing, if they want to keep track of the omicron variant. It's the only way to know how widespread it is. I don't know if Thailand do sewer samples, but they could do that too if they don't use that method now. Can you already say something about the amount of people that is serious ill from Omicron? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted December 8, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, phukettrader said: So what. If, as appears to be the case, the symptoms are non-existent or mild and nobody is in hospital or dying, who cares how many cases there are. This number is meaningless and simply used by government and media to scare the population. I'm sure the numbers will be manipulated anyway... so no need to worry on any count. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcarer Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, peter zwart said: Can you already say something about the amount of people that is serious ill from Omicron? Amazing how these vaccines work to protect even with new variants they do not lose all their effectiveness, could that be one of the reasons that many cases in the developed world are mild? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 minute ago, coolcarer said: Amazing how these vaccines work to protect even with new variants they do not lose all their effectiveness, could that be one of the reasons that many cases in the developed world are mild? Nice to have your answer before the actual answer. You are fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcarer Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, sambum said: "After it was asserted that the health authorities had the Omicron situation under control....................." "No problem, the hot winds of Songkran will blow it away, and anyway, our Chinese friends will have a vaccine by then" Deja vu, anyone? Another two cases in Thailand found today, mentioned in another thread. From Nigeria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolcarer Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, peter zwart said: Nice to have your answer before the actual answer. You are fast. Nice deflection of my question to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter zwart Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Just now, coolcarer said: Nice deflection of my question to you I know. Good he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m Stender Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 What makes him wiser than other, just look at EU how fast Omnikron is spreding and, excuse me, has much better tracking than Thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Posts with trolling memes have been removed as well as the replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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