Popular Post webfact Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 NOTE: April Fools! In case people have missed the hundreds of so posts pointing out that this is ASEAN NOW April Fools joke ---- BANGKOK – In a move likely to raise eyebrows within the expat community, Thailand's Ministry of Health has unveiled a new initiative to combat communicable diseases: reinstating mask mandates for foreigners in major tourist areas. Citing concerns about the potential for foreign visitors to introduce new illnesses, officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure. "Thailand prides itself on its warm hospitality," declared a Ministry spokesperson. "However, with global travel increasing, it's imperative to safeguard public health. This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly compromise the well-being of our citizens." The regulation will apply to popular destinations like Phuket, Pattaya, and Chiang Mai. Locals, with their presumed stronger resistance to regional ailments, will be exempt. Enforcement details are still under development. However, officials suggest a potential collaboration between health inspectors and immigration officers, possibly leading to on-the-spot mask checks and educational pamphlets for new arrivals. Expat Community Expresses Concerns The announcement has sparked a range of reactions within the expat community. Some express understanding, citing Thailand's history of vigilance during past outbreaks. Others voice concerns about potential discrimination and the slippery slope of increasingly targeted regulations. "While I appreciate the desire to protect public health," commented one long-term Bangkok resident, "singling out foreigners seems like an oversimplification. Viruses don't check passports." Tourism Industry Anticipates Challenges The Tourism Authority of Thailand has issued a statement acknowledging the Ministry of Health's concerns while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a welcoming environment for all visitors. Industry figures are privately worried about negative publicity and potential confusion among travelers. Whether this new regulation will have a significant impact on public health or tourism numbers remains to be seen. What is certain is that Thailand, known for its sometimes labyrinthine bureaucracy, has once again sparked a lively debate on the balance between precaution and inclusivity. TOP: File photo -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-01 - Discover how Cigna Insurance can protect you with a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment. For more information on expat health insurance click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 2 3 10 2 1 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 (edited) 15 minutes ago, webfact said: In a move likely to raise eyebrows within the expat community I'll say, a stupid, knee jerk idea, not only 'raising' but it's rather annoying and out of place, I for one think that this is a clear discrimination against tourists, why not make Thai people wear masks as well? are they immuned from bringing or carrying the disease in? and why only in holiday spots and not in major cities? how odd will it look to see foreignness wearing masks and locals not? and whey don't they give it at the airports rather than at the holiday spots?... Edited March 31 by ezzra 4 1 1 5 1 15 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post EVENKEEL Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Next we'll be branded on our forehead 8 4 4 3 20 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Enzian Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 What's the punishment for noncompliance? Having to listen to a recording of Anutin giving a speech in Thai for an hour? 1 1 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 59 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: Next we'll be branded on our forehead Along with ringing a bell and calling "Unclean. Unclean." at regular intervals. 6 1 2 2 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cdnvic Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said: Next we'll be branded on our forehead H for Health risk? 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Celsius Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. 20 13 3 14 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 I think they should have mandatory that everybody’s wearing a mask TIT 2 7 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CANSIAM Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Lol, dirty foreigners again and all Thai's are of pure perfection health........BS 4 5 3 6 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Steve80 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 4 minutes ago, Celsius said: it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. Ain't nobody got time for that! 2 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sig Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 When will the stupidity enddddddddddddddddd😫 Wake me up when it's over.... 3 3 2 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gknrd Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Face-mask or no Face-mask tourists will only come once. Thailand is on a loosing trajectory. 7 5 2 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 What he meant to say, "This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly want to travel to Thailand." 4 3 8 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sletraveler Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 18 minutes ago, Celsius said: it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. Yea you escaped hell on earth 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 (edited) 18 minutes ago, TheFishman1 said: I think they should have mandatory that everybody’s wearing a mask TIT Oh you are just enjoying yourself poking this little fire! A bit of a switch... during Covid we came across some officials walking around Beach Rd, giving out facemasks free. We didn't get one and were told 'only for Thai'....... Edited March 31 by jacko45k 1 1 1 4 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sletraveler Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Complete insanity. Masks don’t work. I can see the rationale for heavily encouraging pm2.5 due to the filthy cancer causing air. But what they want Farang wearing surgical masks. Is that to stop them from drooling? 4 7 5 4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 minutes ago, sletraveler said: Yea you escaped hell on earth not yet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tandor Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Enzian said: What's the punishment for noncompliance? Having to listen to a recording of Anutin giving a speech in Thai for an hour? ..and the Brake Reaction/Colour Blind Tests. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BE88 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Stupidity cannot be fought 6 4 3 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypattaya Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, Enzian said: What's the punishment for noncompliance? Having to listen to a recording of Anutin giving a speech in Thai for an hour? Or a compulsory renewal of a Thai driving licence! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Roo Island Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Conspiracy theorists and nutters are drawn to topics like this like a moth to the flame. Incredible. 1 4 9 3 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sandrew33 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Celsius said: it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. That’s a you problem champ. Edited March 31 by sandrew33 6 5 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, webfact said: Citing concerns about the potential for foreign visitors to introduce new illnesses, officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure. Those dirty filthy stinking farangs again... but please don't stay away we need your money, just wear a face mask so we don't catch anything from you. 3 5 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, webfact said: officials emphasize this isn't about pinpointing blame, but rather a proactive, preventative measure. 2 hours ago, webfact said: This targeted approach ensures that our international guests don't unwittingly compromise the well-being of our citizens." Not pinpointing, but targeting.... how about handing out anti PM2.5 masks at the arrivals to protect tourists from Thailands harmful polution? 2 1 2 6 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said: Next we'll be branded on our forehead ALIEN 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post save the frogs Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 47 minutes ago, Celsius said: it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. haha, what a joke. maybe you got sick because canada has the worst climate in the world. 2 5 1 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Celsius Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 8 minutes ago, sandrew33 said: That’s a you problem champ. mask up or get deported 🙂 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gravity101 Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 Absolute gold these responses. 1 1 7 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post save the frogs Posted March 31 Popular Post Share Posted March 31 this mask nonsense is coming back? holy moly. 4 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findlay13 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 3 hours ago, Celsius said: it's okay. I have nothing against this requirement. I spent the whole 2 months in Canada sick because the people are filthy. First the cold and now bronchitis that won't go away. Yeah but one for all and all for one and all that.Not just foreigners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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