Let's hope Thailand don't start anal probing like China does.

Virt · January 23, 2022

https://www.newsweek.com/china-uses-anal-tests-omicron-covid-variant-spreads-beijing-2022-winter-olympics-1670625

anal swabs are thought to be more accurate, especially in COVID hotspots.

More like sweet spots..... ????

What i don't understand is the need for anal testing.

IF the virus is not detecable/present in the nose or throat,

how can the virus in the digestive tract or excrements cause any danger?

Did they test if the virus they found through anal tests are active virus or dead/inactive virus?

bbko · January 23, 2022

For some in Pattaya this cost extra ????

TorquayFan · January 23, 2022

Virt - I join you in that hope LOL - the nose and throat is bad enough.

Paulaew · January 23, 2022

According to a BBC report, Japan has asked China to stop taking anal swab tests for Covid-19 on its citizens when they enter the country. Some have complained that the procedure caused them "psychological distress", officials say.

Yeah, that too.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-56245404

Paul Laew

Hummin · January 23, 2022

Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum.

Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid.

Virt · January 23, 2022

19 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum.

Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid.

I think most adults will find it a bit intimidating.

Just because we had our temperature checked anally as kids,

does not mean we will find that method appropriate as adults.

Off course it's not a bad and painful as having a colonoscopy,

but it's still not something i would feel comfortable with.

ezzra · January 23, 2022

"Let's hope Thailand don't start anal probing like China does"

Why?? speak for yourself, some of us might like it who knows...

stubuzz · January 23, 2022

How far do they insert the swab?

Denim · January 23, 2022

4 minutes ago, stubuzz said:

How far do they insert the swab?

As far as you like. Just say when.

If they tried it on me they

Would have to sign a waiver first absolving me of all liability in the event of blow back.

Edited January 23, 2022 by Denim

Hummin · January 23, 2022

1 hour ago, Virt said:

I think most adults will find it a bit intimidating.

Just because we had our temperature checked anally as kids,

does not mean we will find that method appropriate as adults.

Off course it's not a bad and painful as having a colonoscopy,

but it's still not something i would feel comfortable with.

I would not like to have anything inserted in me, be it the nose or the throat, just thinking of the hygiene where they have handled how many swabs before they change the rubber gloves, and on that picture, just imagine how it will be if they do the rectum of passengers, who have been on teh travel for how long without shower and clean underwear.

Ai, something to think of

BritManToo · January 23, 2022

I think I would ask ...... how cute is the nurse doing it?

Jingthing · January 23, 2022

3 hours ago, Hummin said:

Is it me, or not? I would prefer to do a anal swob than in the nose or throat. Maybe equal with the throat, but I would not mind doing it in my rectum.

Just to be clear, I do not have any preferences sexually when it comes to rectum, just clinical and see no problem. That's how we measured fever when I was a kid.

Definitely better than the stick up to your brain!

PoodThaiMaiDai · January 23, 2022

I think it would be fun if they give you the choice of anal or nose.

I would love to sit back and watch to see who gets in what line. LOL

internationalism · January 23, 2022

comparing my last last pcr test at thai hospital, when I nearly passed from pain and shock, I would much prefer anal test (which I had at the very same hospital on the same day).

For anal you need to lay down in embryo position, no pain at all, some minor discomfort. Nurse was gentle and pretty.

If test is more reliable, has smaller margin of fault, thus possible cheaper, should be used mode wildly

Edited January 23, 2022 by internationalism

Jingthing · January 23, 2022

2 hours ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said:

I think it would be fun if they give you the choice of anal or nose.

I would love to sit back and watch to see who gets in what line. LOL

People seem to have pervy mlnds about this It's just a medical test. The nose swab if done properly is PAINFUL!

Virt · January 23, 2022

42 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

People seem to have pervy mlnds about this It's just a medical test. The nose swab if done properly is PAINFUL!

We changed to the newer and more comfortable nasal quick tests in feb/march 2021 in Denmark,

so thankfully never had to get a nose swab done by the old method.

internationalism · January 23, 2022

doing nasal swab for pcr and for atk is same, just a different ways of detecting virus.

ATKs are mostly done by yourself, at home, so not forced and not painful.

The throat ones are suppose to be even more painful than nasal.

On many tests I had only one throat, which wasn't that bad, so now I dont remember this experience. At the same time nasal was also done and it was painful.

Puccini · January 24, 2022

14 hours ago, internationalism said:

doing nasal swab for pcr and for atk is same, just a different ways of detecting virus.

ATKs are mostly done by yourself, at home, so not forced and not painful.

The throat ones are suppose to be even more painful than nasal.

On many tests I had only one throat, which wasn't that bad, so now I dont remember this experience. At the same time nasal was also done and it was painful.

There is the nasal swab