Fines for non-mask wearing to be officially scrapped within weeks after MoPH announcement

[monkfish]

3 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Mask wearing continues to be "recommended" by the Thai MoPH for the general public when they are indoor spaces that are congested or poorly ventilated, and that apparently includes when people are on public transportation as well.

 

And, mask wearing continues to be recommended everywhere for several specific at-risk populations, including the elderly, those with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women.

 

More than 300 people per day are being hospitalized for COVID in Thailand, still, right now, even with Omicron as the dominant variant here.

 

So clearly, for those who want to protect their own health and the health of those around them, it IS necessary and a prudent form of protection.

 

 

Some exposure to Viruses is good thing as it will help develop a strong immune system so we are ready for the next Covid when it comes.

Personally I haven't had a cold or Flue in like 15 years and not had Covid yet either even though I don't wear a mask but I know people who wear masks and have had Covid twice.

[Ralf001]

On 10/20/2022 at 10:52 AM, Geoffggi said:

They may as well as little adherence appears to be the norm ...........LOL

Daily road blocks on my way home with many fine given suggest they are being policed..... not sure bout the dog on a lead thing though.

[anrcaccount]

4 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Mask wearing continues to be "recommended" by the Thai MoPH for the general public when they are indoor spaces that are congested or poorly ventilated, and that apparently includes when people are on public transportation as well.

 

And, mask wearing continues to be recommended everywhere for several specific at-risk populations, including the elderly, those with chronic medical conditions and pregnant women.

 

More than 300 people per day are being hospitalized for COVID in Thailand, still, right now, even with Omicron as the dominant variant here.

 

So clearly, for those who want to protect their own health and the health of those around them, it IS necessary and a prudent form of protection.

 

 

300 people a day recorded as having Covid while being admitted to hospital- many of whom are admitted for something else but test positive on admission - in a country of 70 million people.

 

Hard to justify that 70 million people permanently wearing a face covering is a proportionate response to this. Prudent right now- maybe if you're over 80 with pre existing conditions, but not for the general population. 

 

 

[Photoguy21]

On 10/20/2022 at 2:46 PM, hotandsticky said:

 

You should go further back in time and re-read the rules:-

 

"masks are still compulsory on public transport and when visiting cinemas in Thailand".

 

From Thursday June 23, the wearing of face masks outdoors and in public places is no longer mandatory and people are free to choose whether to wear one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

 

Yes which is ridiculous but from my understanding the OP inferred everywhere

[brewsterbudgen]

3 hours ago, Photoguy21 said:

Yes which is ridiculous but from my understanding the OP inferred everywhere

You should go further back in time and re-read the rules:-

 

"masks are still compulsory on public transport and when visiting cinemas in Thailand".

 

From Thursday June 23, the wearing of face masks outdoors and in public places is no longer mandatory and people are free to choose whether to wear one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

 

Ridiculous that it's no longer mandatory to wear a mask in public?

[Rhys]

On to the weed wacker patrols.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Had to take a stupid trip out to BKK CW today for in-person 90-day reporting due to having a new passport.

 

On the BTS Skytrain portions outbound and returning, 99% of everyone on the train, Thai and other, were wearing face masks...

 

On the BTS, curiously, there was a recurring loudspeaker announcement only in English, but not in Thai, advising that despite the general loosening of COVID regulations, both the BTS and MoPH continue to recommend that BTS passengers wear face masks while traveling.

 

Once I got to BKK CW Immigration, 99% of everyone inside, staff and customers, were wearing face masks.

 

In both cases, I was glad of it...

 

Ohh, and BTW, my taxi drivers on both the outbound and returning trips between the BTS and Immigration likewise were wearing face masks.

[Steps]

I can not believe that the people of Thailand are still being put through this farce. ... One thing i don't miss is all the COVID nonsense.

[redwood1]

I would really like to see 20,000 baht fines for anyone who still wears a mask....And double fines of 40,000 baht for farangs....And triple fines of 60,000 baht for the silly farang mask wearers in my condo....

[redwood1]

4 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Had to take a stupid trip out to BKK CW today for in-person 90-day reporting due to having a new passport.

 

On the BTS Skytrain portions outbound and returning, 99% of everyone on the train, Thai and other, were wearing face masks...

 

On the BTS, curiously, there was a recurring loudspeaker announcement only in English, but not in Thai, advising that despite the general loosening of COVID regulations, both the BTS and MoPH continue to recommend that BTS passengers wear face masks while traveling.

 

Once I got to BKK CW Immigration, 99% of everyone inside, staff and customers, were wearing face masks.

 

In both cases, I was glad of it...

 

Ohh, and BTW, my taxi drivers on both the outbound and returning trips between the BTS and Immigration likewise were wearing face masks.

I personally would refuse to take a taxi if the driver was wearing a mask....I would find a maskless driver who I could be comfortable riding with......I am sure there are plenty of non programed drivers... 

[Skeptic7]

????

[redwood1]

I don't watch much T.V......Are they still wearing masks on T.V shows and news casts?

 

 

[Karma80]

Some people here are really triggered by masks. I wear one when I think it's prudent and for my own reasoning that's not for you to debate.

It doesn't impact you. Please carry on with living your own life as you see fit.

[onthedarkside]

Several off-topic posts and a flame comment and ensuing reply have been removed.

 

[monkfish]

45 minutes ago, Karma80 said:

Some people here are really triggered by masks. I wear one when I think it's prudent and for my own reasoning that's not for you to debate.

It doesn't impact you. Please carry on with living your own life as you see fit.

In a way it does effect people when they are judged and forced to wear a mask by those who continue wearing masks.

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, redwood1 said:

I don't watch much T.V......Are they still wearing masks on T.V shows and news casts?

 

 

The Newsreaders, sitting alone are. On the variety shows one sees  a plethora of strange varying masks... some clear solid plastic ones that look like chin cups.

[billd766]

In Kamphaeng Phet province masks are still required in most hospitals and banks, some fresh markets but not many other places.

 

I carry a mask ad will wear it if requested but not otherwise. My wife wears a mask in most places.

 

[ThailandRyan]

1 hour ago, monkfish said:

In a way it does effect people when they are judged and forced to wear a mask by those who continue wearing masks.

How is a non mask wearer being forced to wear a mask...I think you might be confused.

[daveAustin]

On 10/21/2022 at 7:35 AM, marcusb said:

 Why on earth do the mask wearers annoy the non mask wearers, don't say it doesn't it obviously does.  I don't care if someone wears socks with sandals, don't care if folks wear stained oversized wife beaters to go 'out", don't care if someone wears a helmet or not. Why would I care if others prefer to mask?  None of my business. 

Same here. If one wants to wear, up to them, but don't f'ing tell me I'm in the wrong when the law does not require it. People like that get right up my shaft! 

[Ritchi]

On 10/20/2022 at 3:33 PM, Burma Bill said:

Thank you for this information. I have just purchased a return ticket with Air Asia from Siem Reap to Bangkok DMK  with outward flight on 9 November 2022. Air Asia clearly states that face masks must be worn on the plane, unless, I presume, when I am eating and drinking water during my one hour flight. It will be interesting to see what transpires. I then travel onwards from DMK railway station to Chiang Mai so will I have to wear a mask on the train? If I choose not to do so I presume I will not get fined? For reference, Cambodia is now more or less mask-less.

I just flew in to pattaya on thai not a mask to be seen and that flight was from Australia 

[Photoguy21]

19 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

You should go further back in time and re-read the rules:-

 

"masks are still compulsory on public transport and when visiting cinemas in Thailand".

 

From Thursday June 23, the wearing of face masks outdoors and in public places is no longer mandatory and people are free to choose whether to wear one, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette yesterday.

 

Ridiculous that it's no longer mandatory to wear a mask in public?

Reading and understanding the rules does not make any less stupid

[Seppius]

Looking forward to the day I walk into a 7-Eleven and the staff are maskless, doubt anytime soon.

 

I did notice down Pattya way my local Lotus store has taken screens down, and Tukcom has taken away entrance signs and screening

[monkfish]

1 hour ago, ThailandRyan said:

How is a non mask wearer being forced to wear a mask...I think you might be confused.

Many places won't let you in without a mask for example Banks.

Also temples my wife went without a mask and got told to wear one in public now she won't take it off for fear of getting scolded in public again.

 

 

[CG1 Blue]

3 hours ago, Karma80 said:

Some people here are really triggered by masks. I wear one when I think it's prudent and for my own reasoning that's not for you to debate.

It doesn't impact you. Please carry on with living your own life as you see fit.

Covid brought about a lot of division in society between pro-mask and anti-mask people.

 

If I'm somewhere not wearing a mask (e.g. in a shop) and I notice others in the shop are masked up, I do still feel uncomfortable. I feel like they're probably angry with me for not wearing a mask, or are scared to go near me. 

 

Of course a lot of people don't give a monkeys what others think of them, but I do. 

 

That's why I'd prefer it if everyone stopped wearing masks (unless vulnerable etc) 

[redwood1]

36 minutes ago, monkfish said:

Many places won't let you in without a mask for example Banks.

Also temples my wife went without a mask and got told to wear one in public now she won't take it off for fear of getting scolded in public again.

 

 

O-Heck I been scolded dozens and dozens of times in the last 2 years in 7-11 for not wearing a mask or not wearing one properly......After a while you get use to the screaming and it does not bother you any more.....But most people don't care if you wear a mask or not...

[anrcaccount]

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

The Newsreaders, sitting alone are. On the variety shows one sees  a plethora of strange varying masks... some clear solid plastic ones that look like chin cups.

Absolute absurdity. No other way to describe it. 

[ThailandRyan]

2 hours ago, anrcaccount said:

Absolute absurdity. No other way to describe it. 

Again it is your view that it is absurd.  Why can't folks understand things are done differently by others and accept it.

[monkfish]

6 hours ago, redwood1 said:

O-Heck I been scolded dozens and dozens of times in the last 2 years in 7-11 for not wearing a mask or not wearing one properly......After a while you get use to the screaming and it does not bother you any more.....But most people don't care if you wear a mask or not...

Heck yea me too I only ever put my mask on when told to but Thai's are way more sensitive to such matters it's like loosing face for them.

[monkfish]

3 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:

Again it is your view that it is absurd.  Why can't folks understand things are done differently by others and accept it.

Yes I absolutely 100% agree everyone to their own but there's a group of Thai's lets call them Maskers they tend to be older influential people in communities who are bullying others who don't want to wear masks into wearing them do you agree with that or not? One example and there are many Banks force people to wear masks even when they don't want to.

 

 

 

[FarAway]

22 hours ago, Karma80 said:

Some people here are really triggered by masks. I wear one when I think it's prudent and for my own reasoning that's not for you to debate.

It doesn't impact you. Please carry on with living your own life as you see fit.

 

That is wrong. It impacts everyone.

We humans not just love but need to see the faces of others. It makes us happy and gives us more social abilities, it makes us comfortable with our surroundings.

Seeing these masked faces all the time caused severe depression with me and my wife.

She was always the only Thai without a mask anywhere. She got a strong character and did not give a damn about the stupid looks from the other people, me neither, but we could feel the bad energy from these people. 

 

But the most important thing for me are kids.

The sister of my wife is working in a kindergarten. She had a 3-years-old boy that was not able to speak one word when he came and was socially awkward. Not one word.

After some time she warmed him up and now it is clear why he was so behind:

His utterly ****** parents wore a mask all the time. Even at home in the house, as the TV and government told them and they obeyed.

This 3 year-old-boy literally never really saw an unmasked face in his whole life until he met the sister of my wife. He now loves her and cries when his parents pick him up, lol..

 

When we go outside with our 1-and-a-half-year-old daughter I always make sure that she does not see the face of any of these masked ******. Often she cries when she sees masked faces.

...

And I mean if it would be just seeing these masked people for the kids, bad enough, but we all know it is even worse in LandOfMasks:

 

Whenever I see a masked toddler or child in Thailand my blood starts to boil and my blood pressure and pulse gets damn high. It honestly breaks my heart everytime and I get a dull pain in my chest just seeing this.

 

It literally made me physically sick. Whenever I was around masked people my heart rate went up from 80-90 to 110-120 and stayed there until I got out of there.

 

The mask mania and the underlying reason of soullessness and complete blind obedience is the main reason why we are selling our house right now and will leave Thailand as soon as it is sold. We cannot wait for it to happen.

 

Selling very cheap, even lower than we bought, just because we want to leave as soon as possible. That is how much this whole mask-mania affected us mentally, even if we ourselves never wore one.

Never in my life I will let my kids grow up in such a society and we do not want to live in one like that as well.

I think the only country worse in the world must be China.