Popular Post JonnyF Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2022 No rush making a decision guys. Take your time. It's not like people need to plan ahead or anything. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Hmm…. This said by a man whose only qualification is that he is a billionaire. Serenity now…spare me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nip Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) Where is safer? A country that tests. I've had 2 PCR tests in Bangkok. My son likewise. The total number bring tested at the time was 7. That said the system worked flawlessly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2022 15 minutes ago, elgenon said: He made clear that it is not possible to extend the deadline to February or April, as suggested by some tourism business operators, explaining that the government is focusing on “quality” tourists, not on the numbers. Can someone please translate this for me? It's a weak attempt at saving face. He's pretending that it's not the state of Thailand's constantly changing policies that is causing nobody to want to risk coming here, it's because Thailand is being more selective in who they allow to come. The tourism equivalent of "She didn't dump me, I dumped her". 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) The difference is that if I get Omricon in my own country I quarantine at home with all the usual luxuries and distractions available to me. If I contract it in Thailand, I am looking at enforced quarantine in a hotel or hospital? I can never quite keep up to date with the requirements. Cambodia has just introduced compulsory 14 day hospital care for anyone who tests positive for Omricon too. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bkktodd Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2022 quality tourist… my 2 Pfizer vaccines plus the same booster should somewhat qualify for being a responsible citizen. Arriving the January 20th, so my punishment is full quarantine. So so glad Thailand had a wonderful new year’s celebration (their reason for the outbreaks nationally). No lessons learn from Songkran 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bougnat Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Like a nutshell in a storm, horehound beyond. the ghost ship lost course and drifts into the void. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Quality over quantity doesn’t pay the bills or feed the masses though !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bkktodd Posted January 7, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 hours ago, bristolgeoff said: my arrival date was the 19th jan,now i have to cancel everything.I just hope tomorrows news will be good Im one day after you 20th….i have all the amulets lined up… 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Wow must be a big meeting with all the top brass to decide to extend it for 5 days , the intense pressure they are under on the big decisions must be overwhelming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkktodd Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 4 hours ago, mtls2005 said: Yeah, this one exposes the frailties of thai-style "governing". I'm sure there is a thai colloquialism involving animals to explain this effect? For the easy stuff the pm simply issues orders. "pm orders that Bangkok's traffic problems must be solved in 30 days.". For complicated stuff a committee, meeting, proclamation with gazetting is required. Given that airlines ultimately enforce the daily "rules" with pre-departure screening, I'm not sure a CCSA meeting today, with a potential decision on a stoppage date, eight days hence maximum, is that challenging a decision. So you're absolutely right. Pick a date between 8 and 15 January. If in doubt get a monkey to throw a dart. Sound logic. The date should have been 31jan to coincide with the Pass &Go date freeze. One hopes that, getting the orginal qr code means one passed all the requirements to enter the Kindom. How does one say entering before 15 January makes for quality vs the same people coming in a few days later? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasTH Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, ronster said: Quality over quantity doesn’t pay the bills or feed the masses though !! Imagine being locked up in a hospital for 10 days and still be feeling worse for wear. And Thai girls are popping themselves and gone home .also enjoy eating rice and chicken foot .. Edited January 7, 2022 by NicholasTH 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgenon Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 34 minutes ago, JonnyF said: It's a weak attempt at saving face. He's pretending that it's not the state of Thailand's constantly changing policies that is causing nobody to want to risk coming here, it's because Thailand is being more selective in who they allow to come. The tourism equivalent of "She didn't dump me, I dumped her". Thanks. Thailand must be unhappy that the hordes of Chinese they were hoping for won't be coming. BTW It will be interesting to see if the Chinese way of exterminating Covid proves more effective or America's giving up and hoping for herd immunity proves more effective. And the race is on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasTH Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Imagine going up to Issan you will not be welcome from the village because your an outsider and people up country are so scared you will be asked to leave many girls have mentioned this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artben Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Like several other posters I have canceled my January 13th arrival for a Phuket vacation. Will not accept the possibility of forced hospitalization or quarantine for the majority of my trip and simply can not trust the government's constant changes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasTH Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 3 minutes ago, Artben said: Like several other posters I have canceled my January 13th arrival for a Phuket vacation. Will not accept the possibility of forced hospitalization or quarantine for the majority of my trip and simply can not trust the government's constant changes. Wise move even with having Insurance doesn’t mean you’re going to get the right care even they are changing hotels status.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 1 hour ago, elgenon said: He made clear that it is not possible to extend the deadline to February or April, as suggested by some tourism business operators, explaining that the government is focusing on “quality” tourists, not on the numbers. Can someone please translate this for me? I would very much like to know how they define a "quality tourist"? Or is this Anutin's excuse for moving the goal posts yet again with a very flimsy excuse. Do they check Tourist's bank account? Or if they have a house? Or if they have a well paid job? I do wish the said Gentleman would engage brain before engaging mouth! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangroby Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: He made clear that it is not possible to extend the deadline to February or April, as suggested by some tourism business operators, explaining that the government is focusing on “quality” tourists, not on the numbers Easy to say when you are rich and have no business raised in tourism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 57 minutes ago, Artben said: Like several other posters I have canceled my January 13th arrival for a Phuket vacation. Will not accept the possibility of forced hospitalization or quarantine for the majority of my trip and simply can not trust the government's constant changes. IF testing positive for Covid-19 upon arrival anyone will be sent to hospital or hospitel for isolation, even if asymptomatic - The government has not changed their stance on this at all. That said, the risk of exposure has increased with the Omicron variant - that is not Thailands fault. If you were planning on travelling to Thailand for nothing more than a simple holiday, then not travelling would make sense. If, however, you were planning on travelling to Thailand for an ‘extended break’ (i.e. a few months or more) then the ‘risk of exposure’ maybe considered worth it (for some). The issue for some with potentially testing positive is being shunted into isolation - i.e. having to go to hospital or a hospitel. People are concerned with the possible costs of 1 to 2 weeks. Thus, before travel, ensure that your insurance will cover the cost of ‘isolation’ in a hospital or hospitel if you test positive, even if you are asymptomatic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raccos21 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 19 hours ago, snoop1130 said: the government is focusing on “quality” tourists, not on the numbers. Really! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 20 hours ago, snoop1130 said: can be postponed to January 15th. Too many cancellations?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 6 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) Rolling death rate per new cases is the important number. Currently about 1 in 1100 in UK. In Thailand? About 1 in 400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) Rolling death rate per new cases is the important number. Currently about 1 in 1100 in UK. In Thailand? About 1 in 400. Please deal with this double post editors......thank you Edited January 7, 2022 by Enoon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheapcanuck Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Welcome to Thailand...land of the flip flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullseye66 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 7 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) And you believe the Thai figures????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 20 hours ago, 86Tiger said: Oh my goodness. Decide something. Anything. And go with it. Constant change is not very good for stability or confidence. Don't be so dramatic.....they have decided....the final decision is MAYBE...in which I for one, am 100% confident. What's wrong with you man? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Burma Bill said: Too many cancellations?????? Test and Go will be stopped til who knows when. Get in by the 15th if you're approved and can find a flight. Edited January 7, 2022 by overherebc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retayl Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 On 12/26/2021 at 4:12 AM, Brewster67 said: Good, now they need to go after and take down the 'real' insurgents, being the leaders of the protest groups that are US backed, funded and trained to take down the China friendly and democratically elected Thai government. On 12/29/2021 at 7:54 AM, richard_smith237 said: And this.... On 12/29/2021 at 8:16 AM, Jingthing said: He didn't leave without his passport. On 12/29/2021 at 8:24 AM, Jingthing said: Not credible. Lost in translation. The original account said he lacked the necessary health clearance document. That is credible. On 1/5/2022 at 4:58 AM, JeffersLos said: Quite an unfair charge anyway, given he only tested positive due to having just had a dentist appointment. 9 hours ago, ololosha said: Like anywhere in the world nowadays, right?))) And checking the statistics, Thailand has ~30 cases per 100 000 while the country where I live has 250 and UK 2000, so where is safer?)))) That should read 30 “reported” cases per 100,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tso310 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 From the Thai press "Thailand’s travel ban for African countries will be cancelled from January 11, the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on Friday. Also from January 11, the tourism sandbox programme will also expanded to three more provinces – Surat Thani (Koh Samui, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Tao), Phang-nga and Krabi. Under the sandbox programme, fully vaccinated Thai and foreign travellers must book seven nights in an alternative quarantine hotel and take two RT-PCR tests. Restaurants can serve alcohol in the sandbox and 26 Blue Zone provinces, although bars and entertainment venues remain closed. Registration for the Test & Go scheme remains suspended until further notice. From January 15, bookings under the scheme will be invalid. Test & Go bookings from January 16 to 31 total 16,364, according to the CCSA." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 22 hours ago, 86Tiger said: Oh my goodness. Decide something. Anything. And go with it. Constant change is not very good for stability or confidence. The situation changes so must reactions to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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