worldfun Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Onrai said: I rate Thailand’s response to Covid-19 A+. They did 4 simple things-universally adopted wearing masks, social distancing, hand washing/and hand sanitizer at every public location and strictly limiting the movement of people from one infected area to another. People adhered to the restrictions and death toll stands somewhere between 50-60 people. This is from a country who has limited resources compare to more economically developed nations. The most important metrics are per capital deaths, a population that feels safe and opening the economy back up. By all accounts Thailand ranks as one of the safest places to visit right now. Which developed country can make the same claim? what does it matter cuz nobody are going (be allowed) to visit ???????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 10:09 AM, steven100 said: This unprofessional selfish and risky approach could have been avoided. The only way to avoid demands for democracy are a vote of no-confidence, unlikely with a rigged constitution, or the voluntary call for fresh elections by the generals. IMO, the protestors took very professional precautions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrith54 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 10:44 AM, baansgr said: How can there be a spike and second wave...Thailand is virus free And they wear masks, so, no hazard. Not make people think they are at risk, there is no Covid in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 The question is a bit odd.. should it be "keep the number of detected infections low"? That implies testing would remain low, which it for certain will. Under control .. what's that then, only few deaths? For that they don't need to do much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, steven100 said: Thank you for a correct sensible post. But the know all's here say it's all ok. lol " Quote: 20 hours ago, Lacessit said: That's what was being seen in Melbourne, people having parties, going surfing and buying yoghurt at their favorite store in breach of the instructions. Most notably, the infection clusters have been occurring with ethnic groups where communication failed, and suburbs with a high social and low economic footprint. In other words, guys getting together to drink beer and watch the footy. You can't fix stupid." I think you need to get the "facts" correct, before posting such misleading rubbish... you are right, can't fix stupid. Edited September 21, 2020 by Aussie999 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racket Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 The virus ain’t going nowhere. Infections will rise and fall with time. What’s important is maintaining and improving treatment. I don’t think we need to wait for a vaccine but rather good and early medication. If the unemployment rate raises from 10 to 12 and eventually 15 or worst case 20 million, the question one has to ask is if the strategy is worth it. Because the virus ain’t going nowhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 For those who think lockdowns don't work. Found this just now in the US media The Hill .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david555 Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 As soon as Thailand opens borders it shall start spreading ....that is inevitable with so much " Western travel capable country's " affected ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Not enough choices. No, because they never have... merely drip-feeding the public with arbitrary figures. If only someone could develop a machine that would automatically scan every individual in the world. We'd see who's telling porkies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thailand has certainly done better than some countries, aspecially the USA. I hope some tourism happens this Winter from November onwards. I hope the US, Canada border stays closed until 2022. Same goes for the vaccines, I hope some prove effective and become available by 2021. Geezer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) post moved to : UK Covid-19 soaring death rate topic. Edited September 22, 2020 by steven100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) On 9/20/2020 at 11:24 AM, Poet said: Their success will continue unabated as long as they continue to severely limit testing. Spot on! Of they seriously started testing people, Covid-19 numbers might look different. Edited September 22, 2020 by StayinThailand2much 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
actonion Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 10:44 AM, baansgr said: How can there be a spike and second wave...Thailand is virus free I see no difference between the political gathering in Bangkok,and any street market in East pattaya where hundreds of locals gather daily since before the virus began up until yesterday, in thier hundreds with and without masks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 4:50 PM, possum1931 said: I don't agree, the protesters are right, we have to get rid of these soldiers, get an elected peoples government in as soon as possible, as long as these soldiers are running the country, everything including the virus is just going to get worse. Do you not get the feeling you are at the Alamo Steven? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie999 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said: Thailand has certainly done better than some countries, aspecially the USA. I hope some tourism happens this Winter from November onwards. I hope the US, Canada border stays closed until 2022. Same goes for the vaccines, I hope some prove effective and become available by 2021. Geezer Only if you believe the government's figures, meanwhile, country folk are living in fear of covid.. they do not feel safe, or believe their own government.... but you do, go figure. Let's not forget the sudden reported increase of "pneumonia" and "flu" deaths. Thailand test >0.1% of population, if we look at the curve, it seems Thailand simply stopped reporting cases, it dropped incredibly fast, almost overnight. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onrai Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 4 hours ago, StayinThailand2much said: Their success will continue unabated as long as they continue to severely limit testing. That is what Trump is saying. More testing, more reported cases. Stop testing and the numbers will go down. Of course this fails to address the issue of who is infected and contact tracing but who cares if the numbers appear lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysboy Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Yes they will, but it will come at a massive cost to society and the economy. But all countries are equally as badly hit one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) Hey Aussie have you watched any of the USA tv channels, you know ABC, NBC, CBS, or even CNN. When you see the crowds there that are still so mask free, it makes me think that in 2 or 3 years, there will be a lot less Americans around. At least in Thailand and even Asia, there are a lot more mask wearers and people who seem more serious about trying to stay healthy. No I do not believe the Thai government numbers, never have and never said that I did. When you Asume, you just make an ass out of you and me. Ass U Me, get it. SO do not assume. thanks, your Canadian cousin.. Geezer Edited September 23, 2020 by Stargrazer9889 error Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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