6 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Don't forget Anutin has ingrained in the local population foreigners are a Covid spreader event. Put your mask on briefly where required here and get on with your day...........

It would seem that perception is not without some justification, more's the pity.

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals. Nobody will decline to say no mask if they go for their annual renewal. I can now see the bottom of the barrel foreigners who come to Thailand to live on a retirement visa or "wife visa" and their arrogance. And Thai immigration knows this and this the the exact reason they don't approve visas for more than one year at a time. They want to keep these arrogant people under control with their 90-day reporting, TM-30, and yearly extension, etc. etc. They won't say it in public but they know these types of people. 

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by Onerak

3 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Public places.

A bank is a PRIVATELY owned space.

They are free to make their rules.

The poster to whom you are replying was commenting upon his own experience on public transport, not the OP about a bank.

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by Enoon

3 hours ago, eisfeld said:

You didn't set a good example with your behaviour.

It's not his job to set a good example. He should do whatever he wants.

 

If I was sitting next to him wearing my mask and he wasn't wearing his then why should I care?

 

After all the mask I'm wearing works, right?

 

2 hours ago, cdemundo said:

The phrase that comes to mind is "Grow up".

 

..........and stand up straight, take your hands out of your pockets, get in line?

 

**** me......you people, really.........you people.

 

First class evidence that there is indeed:

 

“a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.”

 

 

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by Enoon

I recently got Covid after sitting on a crowded Melbourne tram – and where I was one of the few people wearing a mask. A $A1,112.99 course of anti-virals later I am recovering but it's not a great experience. The thing about masks is that they protect others much more than they protect the wearer. If you care for the people around you, just wear a mask. And if you  care about your freedom not to wear a mask because you don't give a **** about others, go live in a country of like minds where everyone is equally as selfish as you are (like Australia, for instance).  As for the legality of it all, who cares?Just don't go around imposing your beliefs on the citizens of your host country, take your cues from them instead.  It's their country, after all. 

Do what they ask.

It is their bank. They make the rules.

Stop complaining.

6 minutes ago, dundas said:

I recently got Covid after sitting on a crowded Melbourne tram – and where I was one of the few people wearing a mask. A $A1,112.99 course of anti-virals later I am recovering but it's not a great experience. The thing about masks is that they protect others much more than they protect the wearer. If you care for the people around you, just wear a mask. And if you  care about your freedom not to wear a mask because you don't give a **** about others, go live in a country of like minds where everyone is equally as selfish as you are (like Australia, for instance).  As for the legality of it all, who cares?Just don't go around imposing your beliefs on the citizens of your host country, take your cues from them instead.  It's their country, after all. 

Ok. So you know you got covid on a tram.

Can you give me lottery numbers please.

25 minutes ago, ukrules said:

It's not his job to set a good example. He should do whatever he wants.

 

If I was sitting next to him wearing my mask and he wasn't wearing his then why should I care?

 

After all the mask I'm wearing works, right?

 

It's every good humans job to try to set good examples unless you want to live in a society where no one cares about the others around him especially if there may be kids around. On virtually every public bus ride I took there were children or elderly people. Why is it such a big issue to wear a mask while in a confined space with others if asked to? We also know full well that as foreigners we should maybe think a little bit how we are perceived and how we treat our hosts.

8 minutes ago, eisfeld said:

It's every good humans job to try to set good examples unless you want to live in a society where no one cares about the others around him especially if there may be kids around. On virtually every public bus ride I took there were children or elderly people. Why is it such a big issue to wear a mask while in a confined space with others if asked to? We also know full well that as foreigners we should maybe think a little bit how we are perceived and how we treat our hosts.

Huh?

34 minutes ago, Enoon said:

 

..........and stand up straight, take your hands out of your pockets, get in line?

 

**** me......you people, really.........you people.

 

First class evidence that there is indeed:

 

“a severe contest between intelligence, which presses forward, and an unworthy, timid ignorance obstructing our progress.”

 

 

The Rosa Parks of masks?

Wow, heroically fighting oppression?

Same advice to you.

Grow up.

23 minutes ago, eisfeld said:

It's every good humans job to try to set good examples unless you want to live in a society where no one cares about the others around him

Remember where we are......

3 hours ago, cdemundo said:

The phrase that comes to mind is "Grow up".

Got it in one.

 

Great call.????????

 

5 minutes ago, ukrules said:

Remember where we are......

Fair call.????????

3 hours ago, Onerak said:

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals. Nobody will decline to say no mask if they go for their annual renewal. I can now see the bottom of the barrel foreigners who come to Thailand to live on a retirement visa or "wife visa" and their arrogance. And Thai immigration knows this and this the the exact reason they don't approve visas for more than one year at a time. They want to keep these arrogant people under control with their 90-day reporting, TM-30, and yearly extension, etc. etc. They won't say it in public but they know these types of people. 

Too long.

Keep it short.????????

4 hours ago, ozimoron said:

The rest of the world has not moved on. Cases are rising in Thailand.

 

 

Really?

5 hours ago, happydays said:

My local bank wouldn’t serve me until I put on a mask

How times have changed they used to arrest people for entering a bank wearing a mask?

5 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

It seems to be a bit of a trend after the viral video of the uncle on the sky train. A bus conductor told me to wear a mask today so I said 'mai mee' so she went away, came back and gave me one, to which I replied 'mai aow'. She rolled her eyes at another passenger but then left me alone.

 

It's definitely not the law so i assume there's a little online movement to try to get these filthy farangs into line. Best just to ignore them if you can. The law is on your side.

You left out the other old favourite ‘mai dai’?

3 hours ago, Onerak said:

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals.

Wrong. I have a 5 year visa.

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by ukrules

3 hours ago, Onerak said:

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals. Nobody will decline to say no mask if they go for their annual renewal. I can now see the bottom of the barrel foreigners who come to Thailand to live on a retirement visa or "wife visa" and their arrogance. And Thai immigration knows this and this the the exact reason they don't approve visas for more than one year at a time. They want to keep these arrogant people under control with their 90-day reporting, TM-30, and yearly extension, etc. etc. They won't say it in public but they know these types of people. 

What about the 5,10 and 20 year Elite Visas then?

Was there any signage on the doors saying it was the bank's policy people entering must wear a mask ?

3 hours ago, Onerak said:

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals. Nobody will decline to say no mask if they go for their annual renewal. I can now see the bottom of the barrel foreigners who come to Thailand to live on a retirement visa or "wife visa" and their arrogance. And Thai immigration knows this and this the the exact reason they don't approve visas for more than one year at a time. They want to keep these arrogant people under control with their 90-day reporting, TM-30, and yearly extension, etc. etc. They won't say it in public but they know these types of people. 

Nonsense, at my local immigration, not one immigration officer was wearing a mask. What should have done, ask them to wear one before they renewed my visa. News falsh, outside of Bangkok, many Thais just like us farang are not wearing masks.

Krungsri Pattaya required a mask a few months ago, that's been dropped now, probably causing too much aggro with customers 

50 minutes ago, Phnom Penh Trader said:

What about the 5,10 and 20 year Elite Visas then?

I said bottom of the barrel living in Thailand with retirement or "wife visa". Are you bottom of the barrel? Then may be you're lucky to have an elite visa. I did not say smart visa or LTR visas or even business visas or work visas. 80% members of this forum are living on retirement or "wife visa" 

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by Onerak

1 minute ago, Onerak said:

I said bottom of the barrel living in Thailand with retirement or "wife visa". Are you bottom of the barrel? I did not say smart visa or LTR visas or even business visas or work visas. 80% members of this forum are living on retirement or "wife visa" 

“This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals”
 

The above is quoting you anyone can have a 5,10 or 20 year Elite visa whether they are married to a Thai or not so what exactly is your point?

4 hours ago, Onerak said:

This is exactly the reason why Thailand does not allow visas for more than year even to people who are married to Thai nationals. Nobody will decline to say no mask if they go for their annual renewal. I can now see the bottom of the barrel foreigners who come to Thailand to live on a retirement visa or "wife visa" and their arrogance. And Thai immigration knows this and this the the exact reason they don't approve visas for more than one year at a time. They want to keep these arrogant people under control with their 90-day reporting, TM-30, and yearly extension, etc. etc. They won't say it in public but they know these types of people. 

Russians sure will need a behavioural masterclass to stay long term...........????

Maybe if a bunch of people with masks on start robbing banks they will change their policy.

Or perhaps they could have you remove your mask at the door for a photo and have you put it back on.

I remember back at the beginning of Covid I went to my local bank and they wouldn't let me in.  There was a sign on the door that foreigners were not allowed inside.  While the wife and I were at the front door talking to the security guard the bank manager happened to see me and came out and told him to let me in.

Edited December 5, 20223 yr by rwill

5 hours ago, CANSIAM said:

Don't forget Anutin has ingrained in the local population foreigners are a Covid spreader event. Put your mask on briefly where required here and get on with your day...........

I was in Chiang Mai the past couple of weeks.  It was extremely rare to see a foreigner with a mask on.  Also at least 10% of the locols weren't wearing them either.

6 hours ago, edwardandtubs said:

The law is on your side.

Though common courtesy is not...

 

people are afraid they are going to catch a deadly disease. have just a little respect.