Popular Post webfact 182690 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 by Krajangwit Johjit BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Internal Trade (DIT) has urged face mask manufacturers to prepare for a potential increase in demand and to ramp up production to avoid a shortage. This comes as a concern as a shortage of face masks could lead to a new wave of infections. The DIT forecasts that there will be a large influx of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand to celebrate the Chinese New Year on January 22, which will result in an uptick in demand for face masks. The move also follows a recent announcement by the Department of Disease Control to allow travelers entry to Thailand without having to present proof of vaccination against Covid-19. However, those arriving from China and India are still required to have Covid insurance that covers at least US$10,000 for the duration of their stay in Thailand, which also extends for seven days after their departure. Asked to comment on recent reports that a number of private hospitals intend to raise their service fees in response to rising electricity costs, DIT Director-General Wattanasak Sur-iam stated that the agency has instructed facilities that intend to do so to notify the agency of any impending increases in service fees before implementation. Wattanasak added that the DIT intends to produce a list of medical services and their associated fees and post it on its website so that consumers may make informed decisions based on their budgets. Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230112104949303 -- © Copyright NNT 2022-01-12 - 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. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 7101 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 Hey, I have a bunch of face nappies I refuse to wear anymore....I would be happy to share.... 3 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropicalevo 13666 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 But there is only a low risk from Chinese tourists according to an earlier post here....... Quote DDC Affirms Chinese Travelers Pose Low COVID Risk 🤔 55 minutes ago, webfact said: This comes as a concern as a shortage of face masks could lead to a new wave of infections. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lee65 494 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 (edited) OK, everybody just stop. Demand for face masks is not driven primarily by reason or logic. Irrational FEAR is the driver. Edited January 12 by Lee65 5 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ozimoron 22890 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Lee65 said: OK, everybody just stop. Demand for face masks is not driven primarily by reason or logic. FEAR is the driver. Oh God, not more anti vax political propaganda. Politics is not allowed in this forum. Edited January 12 by ozimoron 1 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee65 494 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 16 minutes ago, ozimoron said: Oh God, not more anti vax political propaganda. Politics is not allowed in this forum. Correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus 2973 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 "However, those arriving from China and India are still required to have Covid insurance that covers at least US$10,000 for the duration of their stay in Thailand, which also extends for seven days after their departure." I am confused. Recently it was only advised to have a health insurance for the peace of mind. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster 11910 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 I guess we will have to wait and see if the rise in Tourists also creates a boost in demand for ICU Units and Hospital Beds. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lorry 1003 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 8 hours ago, Lee65 said: Irrational FEAR is the driver It's rational fear. Fear of getting covid. Irrational fear is the fear of masks that many farangs have. Never understood why these guys are so afraid of a mask? 2 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HuskerDo2 2737 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 This has nothing to do with Covid transmission. The real reason is that no one wants to look at all the ugly Chinese so having them cover their faces is the goal. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post alex8912 3719 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 The article makes me feel the anticipated mask increase is because the Chinese tourists will be needing more after they arrive. What I have clearly observed over the last three days that a huge majority ( 95%) of them are NOT wearing masks around Bangkok. The Petchburi Rd/ Night market / Baioke tower area is filled with mostly young Chinese all maskless. Maybe they anticipate an increase in Thais wanting more. Who knows. These masks I see on Thais lately are looking mighty loose and often dirty. It just seems like a 1/2 as'd attempt of an old habit. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stargeezr 5541 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 The way lots of these Chinese tourists like to spit all over the place, hw can anyone say that there is no danger of them spreading COVID? I am just glad that a lot of these people stay in groups and stay in the Chinese/Thai hotels. Yup that sounds racist, but I do not trust a lot of people these days. Guess that is how I lived long enough to be a senior. 3 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jcmj 1455 Posted January 12 Popular Post Share Posted January 12 Maybe they can offer a “free” mask at the airport once the 300 baht entry fee starts. 😂🤣 1 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner 10015 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 hahahah mask wearing is so circa 2021 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 7101 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k 42306 Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 19 hours ago, redwood1 said: Hey, I have a bunch of face nappies I refuse to wear anymore....I would be happy to share.... Keep using them, excrement is still being discharged! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell 22176 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 20 hours ago, redwood1 said: Hey, I have a bunch of face nappies I refuse to wear anymore....I would be happy to share.... used only once? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huangnon 2709 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Oh great.. The manufacturers of these masks (CP, etc) will be happy at least. I'm sure they wouldn't want to influence any policy that limits their production. 🤔 The masks have almost replaced the ubiquitous plastic carrier bag as the main source of litter around Thailand, sometimes a combo of carrier bags of the filthy things chucked away by the roadside, or floating in the sea. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jak2002003 8058 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 New wave of infections aussd by lack of face masks.... Or..... Chinese tourists? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleftheros 1326 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 There seem to be plenty of people around who have had 3, 4, or even 5 anti-Covid injections, generally wear face masks, and they are still fearful and feeling unwell. It's a tragedy for them, and not entirely their fault. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski 2841 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I do miss the pre COVID days when you could see more of these pretty Thai ladies faces. Of course quite a large % of locals wore face masks pre COVID 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSilverHaze 475 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 When tragedy becomes farce 3rd rate Chinese masks keep out / protect against covid lol 🙄🧐😵💫 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSilverHaze 475 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, stoner said: hahahah mask wearing is so circa 2021 TiT 2031 FTFY Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 7101 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, stoner said: hahahah mask wearing is so circa 2021 For many Thais......Masks are here to stay permanently.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner 10015 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 17 minutes ago, redwood1 said: For many Thais......Masks are here to stay permanently.. it was interesting to see the stark difference this last week in patong. waves of people walking past and not a single mask. then out of no where a thai with the paper mache on. they looked so strange. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski 2841 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, stoner said: it was interesting to see the stark difference this last week in patong. waves of people walking past and not a single mask. then out of no where a thai with the paper mache on. they looked so strange. Glad I'm not in patong. I think it shows respect. Wife and I got covid , positive self tests, a month ago. It's not fun. We are boosted with the new formula. Wasted 2 days each and I got it a few days after her so how do you toss that into your vacation plans? People are going to be continuing on their travel plans sick or not. I did have a HISO looking classy Thai lady flash me the mask on! hand gesture early on this trip. It can't hurt. I think some of you can hardly breath and walk at the same time so I'm sure mask is no fun. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner 10015 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, Elkski said: Glad I'm not in patong. I think it shows respect. Wife and I got covid , positive self tests, a month ago. It's not fun. We are boosted with the new formula. Wasted 2 days each and I got it a few days after her so how do you toss that into your vacation plans? People are going to be continuing on their travel plans sick or not. I did have a HISO looking classy Thai lady flash me the mask on! hand gesture early on this trip. It can't hurt. I think some of you can hardly breath and walk at the same time so I'm sure mask is no fun. so you got sick like many other times in your life. you recovered and life moves on. sometimes vacation doesn't go as planned. i do not agree with you regarding respect. it is long past that point now. it's social conditioning now for the most part and not about respect or safety or prevention. if you want to wear a mask for your days go ahead no one is stopping you. i would also stand beside you for your right to chose such. even though i disagree with you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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