webfact Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Since the start of the COVID-virus outbreak, face masks have become part and parcel of our daily lives. Medical and health experts insist that the simple protocol of wearing a face mask reduces the risk of contracting the disease as well as passing it on to others. And in Thailand, unlike in many other parts of the world, no one had any problem donning a protective face covering from day one. As days, weeks, and months have rolled on, other variations on the once homogenous-looking medical face mask have come about. According to one citizen, “while face masks help keep us safe, the disposable masks are causing damage to our environment. Aside from that, there are some people who can’t bear wearing a face mask so they explore other alternatives which will offer the same protection. In the process, they have become more creative.” Keep up to date with all things Thailand - Join our daily ASEAN NOW Thailand Newsletter - Click to subscribe Practical options Indeed, it is no longer strange to see some people now wearing face mask alternatives, such as those old reliable scarves for ladies. “Scarves or bandanas, aside from being more fashion-friendly, can also be a lot less restrictive than the mass-produced face masks and, therefore, more comfortable. Just dig out an old scarf from the back of the wardrobe and wrap it around your face,” suggests Paz Aquino, a senior citizen who admits not being comfortable wearing tight medical face masks. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/getting-creative-with-face-masks/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-05-24 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pikao Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Wear a Burka 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DezLez Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 18 minutes ago, webfact said: Thailand, unlike in many other parts of the world, no one had any problem donning a protective face covering from day one. Says who? Seems like the OP has been brainwashed! 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andycoops Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 Unfortunately the side effect of masks is pollution, everywhere you go you see them littering places up. Even where I live on my morning walk through the paddies, you see masks discarded along the tracks between fields from the day before. Thailand, the hub of throw it away anywhere. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 "...people now wearing face mask alternatives, such as those old reliable scarves for ladies..." (reliable in what ways? Jeez) Ah yes, it's often about appearance rather than efficacy here. Like the frequent complaints from farangs who claim "masks don't work"... which is partially true if you buy the cheapo POS mask made from toilet paper, as opposed to good N95... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 6 hours ago, webfact said: And in Thailand, unlike in many other parts of the world, no one had any problem donning a protective face covering from day one A very selective memory indeed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 6 hours ago, pikao said: Wear a Burka No thanks, don't want to be bent over by some randy, shortsighted Thai. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lacessit Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 6 hours ago, DezLez said: Says who? Seems like the OP has been brainwashed! Most Asian cultures are acclimatized to wearing face masks, due to air pollution. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mahtin Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Adjusts bandanna over face, walks into bank... very creative. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unblocktheplanet Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 Whether or not the mask 'mandate' is repealed, I'm going to opt for safety over comfort or fashion. Yes, it's hot & a PITA but catching Omicron is no fun, not does it provide long-lasting immunity. TAT reports a million foreign arrivals since Jan 1st. In BK, I see an awful lot of them without masks. Frankly, I think it's disrespectful of the rest of us. 1 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcmj Posted May 24, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted May 24, 2022 The way most people wear masks here are useless. No wonder most other countries don’t impose them anymore. Omicron is a freaking flu that kills less than the regular flu. Time to move on and if you’re scared more power to you, but then what is the purpose of the vaccines? You don’t wear them before you get the flu shot. I guess they are afraid of losing control and don’t mind the litter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 7 hours ago, unblocktheplanet said: Whether or not the mask 'mandate' is repealed, I'm going to opt for safety over comfort or fashion. Yes, it's hot & a PITA but catching Omicron is no fun, not does it provide long-lasting immunity. TAT reports a million foreign arrivals since Jan 1st. In BK, I see an awful lot of them without masks. Frankly, I think it's disrespectful of the rest of us. Open your eyes, look what happens in other countries. Most have already stopped the stupid mask control. Trains, buses, shipping centers - no masks to be seen. US federal court rules the mask regulations were not legal. Health ministries in some countries already admitted there is no proof masks reduce the risk of getting infected with COVID and the only purpose of the rule was "educational" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchop Posted May 24, 2022 Share Posted May 24, 2022 54 minutes ago, jcmj said: The way most people wear masks here are useless. No wonder most other countries don’t impose them anymore. Omicron is a freaking flu that kills less than the regular flu. Time to move on and if you’re scared more power to you, but then what is the purpose of the vaccines? You don’t wear them before you get the flu shot. I guess they are afraid of losing control and don’t mind the litter. covid dead in usa in two or so years...ONE MILLION...omicron is not just the flu..please stop posting nonsense CDC estimates that, from 2010- to 2020, flu-related deaths in the United States ranged from a low of 12,000 (during 2011-2012) to a high of 52,000 (during 2017-2018). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 22 hours ago, Andycoops said: Unfortunately the side effect of masks is pollution, everywhere you go you see them littering places up. Even where I live on my morning walk through the paddies, you see masks discarded along the tracks between fields from the day before. Thailand, the hub of throw it away anywhere. Yes they are the latest litter, we addressed the disposable shopping bags for this to replace them. Perhaps they can be used to pick up dog poo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyngai Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 On 5/23/2022 at 10:57 PM, DezLez said: Says who? Seems like the OP has been brainwashed! Ordinary Thais have no access to world class medical care like us; therefore, they have no choice but to play it double safe. Double masking and extra boosters etc...... We get long covid, we are covered by our country's strong social safety net. Ordinary Thais get long covid, they are covered by the generous merit makers outside the buddhist temples. Short skinny men afraid of fist fights; Thais afraid of covid. Same Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyngai Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 7 hours ago, pomchop said: covid dead in usa in two or so years...ONE MILLION...omicron is not just the flu..please stop posting nonsense CDC estimates that, from 2010- to 2020, flu-related deaths in the United States ranged from a low of 12,000 (during 2011-2012) to a high of 52,000 (during 2017-2018). Short skinny men afraid of fist fights; Thais afraid of covid. Same Same. Citizens of wealthy technologically advanced countries pay no attention to covid because they can afford it. We get long covid, we are covered by our country's strong social safety net. Ordinary Thais get long covid, they are covered by the generous merit makers outside the buddhist temples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyngai Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 8 hours ago, jcmj said: The way most people wear masks here are useless. No wonder most other countries don’t impose them anymore. Omicron is a freaking flu that kills less than the regular flu. Time to move on and if you’re scared more power to you, but then what is the purpose of the vaccines? You don’t wear them before you get the flu shot. I guess they are afraid of losing control and don’t mind the litter. Short skinny men afraid of fist fights; Thais afraid of covid. Same Same. Citizens of wealthy technologically advanced countries pay no attention to covid because they can afford it. We get long covid, we are covered by our country's strong social safety net. Ordinary Thais get long covid, they are covered by the generous merit makers outside the buddhist temples. The USA has one million covid deaths because the USA is a wealthy technologically advanced country that pay no mind to covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted May 25, 2022 Share Posted May 25, 2022 (edited) On 5/24/2022 at 9:57 AM, Andycoops said: Unfortunately the side effect of masks is pollution, everywhere you go you see them littering places up. Even where I live on my morning walk through the paddies, you see masks discarded along the tracks between fields from the day before. Thailand, the hub of throw it away anywhere. Well, anywhere outside your own garden/wall. Edited May 25, 2022 by overherebc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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