Popular Post aussiexpat Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 12 minutes ago, jacko45k said: Don't know why you find it so onerous..... are you using a medieval face guard type or a Scold's Bridle. I have no issue with the surgical mask types in the Mall, where it is air-conditioned. A bit sweaty and uncomfortable walking the humid Pattaya streets maybe. I thought the Ozzies had a bit more metal! Because after 4 months of mask wearing everywhere in Thailand, I had 2 weeks of freedom not wearing a mask in Aus. Not having to wear a mask felt special, whereas it should be normal, so putting one back on did not feel good I won't be wearing a mask ever again, so maybe I'll be back to thailand next year (or not if I fall in love with Vietnam) 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 10 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: Maybe we have to do the same as with wearing helmets on a motorcycle.... Don't do it and nothing will happen Entirely possible as I have never heard of a fine being levied except to Prayut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Uhh...NOPE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 This administration seems specialized in killing the whole Thai economy. I don't why... to enrich themselves? Or just for the heck of it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thoengthaied Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 2 hours ago, spidermike007 said: I was just there. Foreigners are using common sense and not wearing masks, since there is barely any covid. Defy stupidity. Did you stop to think that there is barely any Covid now because of the fact that most people here do wear masks? That's common sense to me. 3 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post G Rex Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, kingstonkid said: The thing I think we forget is that people in cities like BKK and CM were wearing masks long before covid. That was probably one of t he reasons that in the beginning things were so slow. I go for a massage once a week and the girl wears a mask. I can still tell that she is beautiful and I still get the same massage. While I agree they need to get back to normally I do not see any issues with the mask other than it is hot and they make things warmer. Personally if they remove the mandate you are still going to see a lot of people wearing the masks. While others may feel that it does not serve any purpose it may give people a feeling of safety and that is their choice While I understand what you are saying - the issue is that the wearing of masks has been made compulsory. If people want to wear one - “up to them” I will no longer wear a mask outdoors . There are many people doing the same in my area. I will let you know when I get pinched by the RTP! 555 Edited June 1, 2022 by onthedarkside unsourced misinfo comment removed 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chilli42 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 Next pandemic can we just drop “Follow the science” a just follow Sweden. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cauldlad Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 hours ago, G Rex said: While I understand what you are saying - the issue is that the wearing of masks has been made compulsory. If people want to wear one - “up to them” I will no longer wear a mask outdoors . There are many people doing the same in my area. I will let you know when I get pinched by the RTP! 555 Getting fined by the RTP for not wearing a mask would be an extraordinary event 555 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post maxcorrigan Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 Very strange how adamant Uncle Tuu is about wearing masks in Thailand, yet when in his recent US trip meeting Biden he is pictured completely maskless shades of hypocracy (sp.) don't you think? 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 It is highly likely that masage girls will not only remove their masks once behind closed doors with customers, but most of their clothes too???? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, anchadian said: Then the foreign tourists should be made aware of this Yesterday evening I viewed this live webcam from Koh Samui. I saw many foreigners but not one was wearing a mask. It's like this all over Thailand. Since when do you expect laws to be enforced in Thailand. Actually, it isn't even a law, only a directive. Being told to wear masks outdoors is ridiculous, but not as ridiculous as newsreaders wearing masks on tv. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 44 minutes ago, thoengthaied said: Did you stop to think that there is barely any Covid now because of the fact that most people here do wear masks? That's common sense to me. It is only one of the reasons. We all can see that Omi is weak and feeble. It is near the end. Numbers are dropping dramatically worldwide. Man up, and let it go. With 3,854 cases yesterday and only 21 deaths in Thailand (likely mostly seniors and those with pre-existing illnesses), not much to worry about anymore. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 46 minutes ago, thoengthaied said: Did you stop to think that there is barely any Covid now because of the fact that most people here do wear masks? That's common sense to me. Do you stop to think that there is barely any Covid now because most are double vaccinated and the virus has run its course and its effect is reduced now to that of a cold. As most of the world - the free world that is and not countries run by dictators - are aware. 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said: Since when do you expect laws to be enforced in Thailand. Actually, it isn't even a law, only a directive. Being told to wear masks outdoors is ridiculous, but not as ridiculous as newsreaders wearing masks on tv. Very true. I for one will be ignoring the directive. Enough is enough. This is not the Zombie Apocalypse. Nor is it Bubonic plague. The panic mongers and the believers in doom need to come to terms with that. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mokwit Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 This is fairly easy to understand. If you don't need to wear masks in public then it must be safe enough for people to gather in public, and we wouldn't want that now, would we children? - not with an election coming up and indications that "other" candidates are preferred. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 42 minutes ago, chilli42 said: Next pandemic can we just drop “Follow the science” a just follow Sweden. Join NATO....? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 16 minutes ago, maxcorrigan said: Very strange how adamant Uncle Tuu is about wearing masks in Thailand, yet when in his recent US trip meeting Biden he is pictured completely maskless shades of hypocracy (sp.) don't you think? Totally in keeping with our governments and ruling "elites" utter disdain for their own mandated rules. Masks, lockdowns, travel, distancing, etc. It was bumbling Boris and his Govt's "partygate" episode being made public that ended all Covid restrictions in England, making one wonder if a political decision could end these "health" mandates, were they just arbitrary in the first place..? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymike100 Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 3 hours ago, rainham said: Just a thought but is it possible that somewhere there's a warehouse full of masks that need to be sold ? You may just have a point!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 The petty anger of foreign immigrants (sorry, I mean expats) here will annoy even Thais that don't like the current government. First, understand that Thais are much more risk averse than the Australians, Americans and British. Read this https://www.hofstede-insights.com/fi/product/compare-countries/ to compare the difference and understand people here a bit more. While reported cases have improved, believing reported cases is perhaps another matter. Taking the p*ss out of the government about its efforts to prevent infection, seems counterintuitive when you see the disasters created in the West. 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BKKBike09 Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said: And so in your opinion that's a bad thing. People do follow mandates, regardless of your personal views. Yes, in my opinion blindly following 'the rules' regarding outdoor masking is a bad thing. Parents masking up their toddlers is a perfect case in point. "Oh, but she looks so cute in her designer face mask". The last thing Thailand needs is yet more dumb obeisance. 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayArea Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 1 hour ago, aussiexpat said: Because after 4 months of mask wearing everywhere in Thailand, I had 2 weeks of freedom not wearing a mask in Aus. Not having to wear a mask felt special, whereas it should be normal, so putting one back on did not feel good I won't be wearing a mask ever again, so maybe I'll be back to thailand next year (or not if I fall in love with Vietnam) Trust me, you will fall in love with her, Viet Nam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WorldTravellerMUC Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 (edited) Masks outdoors are pretty unnecessary indoors anyone who is sick could wear a mask this would makle sense. Anyone who feels more protected is free to wear a mask but the mandate needs to go! We need to return to normal and also we must have agaon tourists in numbers. The industry is devastated and the rising commodity costs make it worse. If there are chouces to go to a country with restrictions / mandates or a country where you can breathe freely I am sure quite a few will choose no restrictions. Edited June 1, 2022 by onthedarkside unsourced and unsubstantiated claims removed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fuehrio Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 Face masks seems more like a mental thing here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Road Warrior Posted June 1, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 1, 2022 dont think the proposed tourist will be impressed ??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Spilornis said: (Singapore, Indonesia Malaysia etc) have removed the outdoor mask mandate. It has had a negligible impact on daily official covid numbers. Very much so, as here in Cambodia where it is no longer mandatory to wear face masks except in specific circumstances such as conference centers and cinemas. Supermarkets and other retail businesses - no problems. For reference, the latest today 1st June 2022: "As Cambodia marches towards ‘COVID Zero’, no new cases were recorded for the 25th day running" https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501086052/25th-consecutive-day-of-zero-covid-cases-for-cambodia/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 My wife's elder sister is near housebound, cancer etc, her husband is housebound, brain tumour operation. She only goes to the market for food and people visit, it seems most never use a mask. Was told about an hour ago that they both have covid. ???? Soooo, it looks like imported to home from others, or she picked it up at the market, where mask wearing is patchy.....???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shafty Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 7 hours ago, anchadian said: Then the foreign tourists should be made aware of this Yesterday evening I viewed this live webcam from Koh Samui. I saw many foreigners but not one was wearing a mask. It's like this all over Thailand. OMG! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 Some troll posts have been removed. A post with content copy and pasted from some site without a supporting link has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 i wonder how many government officials invested in PPE..gel..gloves..atk..MASKS..just sayin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieroaming Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 5 hours ago, rainham said: I'm gonna be there in june i haven't seen my wife for over years which isn't the best situation, anyhow I'm not trying to offend anyone we've all had a bumpy ride I'm just saying that mask wearing on a country by country basis has achieved very little even if you had the top grade mask you've got to take it off at some point the virus is airborne so getting it is pretty much inevitable i e tested positive for it twice and had no symptoms other people i work with have had common cold symptoms and some have had mild flu type symptoms I've not heard of any one that has been fully vaccinated requiring hospitalization not disputing the fact that there are people that have needed medical assistance it's over for now in my opinion Regards Danny. Enjoy your family visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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