Popular Post webfact Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 Quarantine for tourists could be reduced to 10 days – or even none: Anutin By The Nation The Public Health Ministry aims to reduce quarantine for tourists to 10 days. Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the target on Wednesday, as Thailand received its first foreign tourists since closing the country in March. The batch of 39 tourists from Shanghai were tested for Covid-19 before arriving in Bangkok and would undergo the full 14-day quarantine under current rules, said Anutin. He added that progress was being made to reduce the quarantine period while guaranteeing safety so that tourists gradually returned. “The truth is, the Public Health Ministry is ready for the change but other relevant agencies still have requested time to adjust. So we have to wait and work together. “The Department of Disease Control proposed reducing quarantine to 10 days to begin with,” Anutin said. "I have said that if we are confident, we do not have to be afraid since the goal is finding the safest period for quarantine. If we find a good method, it may be reduced to five, four, three days or even none.” However, Anutin said he was opposed to lifting all entry restrictions, a move taken by some countries in Europe, where Covid-19 cases have begun to surge again. He said quarantine was still effective and had achieved great results over the last 5-6 months, adding that Thailand still needs to focus on halting the disease at its borders, especially in Mae Sot district, Tak province. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30396551 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-10-21 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 4 minutes ago, webfact said: the goal is finding the safest period for quarantine. If we find a good method, it may be reduced to five, four, three days or even none.” This fella is a real medical genius ! ???????????? Edited October 21, 2020 by Thaiwrath 9 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, webfact said: He said quarantine was still effective and had achieved great results over the last 5-6 months, adding that Thailand still needs to focus on halting the disease at its borders, .... where there hasn't been any quaranten for the lorry drivers.... and others..? 17 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, webfact said: Quarantine for tourists could be reduced to 10 days – or even none: Anutin Anutin,plays the role of the fool perfectly Edited October 21, 2020 by YetAnother 21 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2 is 1 Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 What medical studys this guy has done! Some doctor need fast say to him : your head not belong in your behind! 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lujanit Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 The aim is for no quarantine for his chinese mates. Everyone else pay up for 14 days quarantine. 25 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: This fella is a real medical genius ! ???????????? Thats why he was given the job 3 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Phuketshrew Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 45 minutes ago, webfact said: The batch of 39 tourists from Shanghai were tested for Covid-19 before arriving in Bangkok and would undergo the full 14-day quarantine under current rules, said Anutin. Bloody hell, there were 41 of them earlier, have we lost two already? 4 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) Zero quarantine = epidemic Whoever makes the decision to allow people in without quarantine is the person who's directly responsible for the carnage that will 100% and without a doubt follow. They're in a trap and need to stay there until at least next summer, otherwise blame will be apportioned and it won't be a good outcome. Personally I don't care one way or the other. Edited October 21, 2020 by ukrules 14 2 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fangless Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 32 minutes ago, Phuketshrew said: Bloody hell, there were 41 of them earlier, have we lost two already? The batteries in the TAT calculators and crystal balls are losing charge! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cake Monster Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Thaiwrath said: This fella is a real medical genius ! ???????????? Without a single Medical Qualification 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 10 minutes ago, fangless said: The batteries in the TAT calculators and crystal balls are losing charge! No only 4 official counting, having only have 40 fingers between them and got confused with 41. 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post androokery Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 27 minutes ago, ukrules said: Zero quarantine = epidemic Whoever makes the decision to allow people in without quarantine is the person who's directly responsible for the carnage that will 100% and without a doubt follow. They're in a trap and need to stay there until at least next summer, otherwise blame will be apportioned and it won't be a good outcome. Personally I don't care one way or the other. That’s not correct. It’s more like: Zero quarantine -> epidemic Having no quarantine doesn’t equal epidemic. Ever. But it might lead to it. But that is also highly unlikely, given that passengers are tested with a reasonably reliant test before boarding the planes. 10 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post deniszzz Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 1 hour ago, ukrules said: Zero quarantine = epidemic Turkey allowed everyone to enter since July, and there are still around 1500 cases per day, comparing to 3000 cases in April-May, when their borders were closed 13 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, deniszzz said: Turkey allowed everyone to enter since July, and there are still around 1500 cases per day, comparing to 3000 cases in April-May, when their borders were closed Right, so they currently have an.....epidemic Unlike Thailand which doesn't have an epidemic. Isn't that what I said? 3 1 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post deniszzz Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, ukrules said: Right, so they currently have an.....epidemic Unlike Thailand which doesn't have an epidemic. Isn't that what I said? correct, but it doesn't mean, that Thailand will have an epidemic, if they open borders for everyone ???? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SABloke Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 25 minutes ago, ukrules said: Right, so they currently have an.....epidemic Unlike Thailand which doesn't have an epidemic. Isn't that what I said? Yet Thailand didn't have an epidemic BEFORE they closed the borders or had quarantine, so what makes you certain they'd have one now (if they opened the borders without quaranatine?) 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, SABloke said: Yet Thailand didn't have an epidemic BEFORE they closed the borders or had quarantine, so what makes you certain they'd have one now (if they opened the borders without quaranatine?) Is that right......???? Maybe you can clear something up for me....What is a 'point source epidemic'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeem Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 hours ago, Phuketshrew said: Bloody hell, there were 41 of them earlier, have we lost two already? Escaped the quarantine hotel to buy Mama cup noodles and latex pillows .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OumarhindaOunsingha Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 9 hours ago, ukrules said: Zero quarantine = epidemic Whoever makes the decision to allow people in without quarantine is the person who's directly responsible for the carnage that will 100% and without a doubt follow. They're in a trap and need to stay there until at least next summer, otherwise blame will be apportioned and it won't be a good outcome. Personally I don't care one way or the other. Have the Swedish politicians responsible for the development of the spread of covid lost popularity? Not to my knowledge, And they did nearly nothing to stop the spread. I don't really think the political opposition can use the 6000 deaths in Sweden (with a population of more than 10 million) against the government, as everyone can see how much tragedy the lockdowns are causing. So, I dare to disagree with your claim. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, OumarhindaOunsingha said: Have the Swedish politicians responsible for the development of the spread of covid lost popularity? Not to my knowledge, And they did nearly nothing to stop the spread. I don't really think the political opposition can use the 6000 deaths in Sweden (with a population of more than 10 million) against the government, as everyone can see how much tragedy the lockdowns are causing. So, I dare to disagree with your claim. Sweden didn't back themselves into a trap, once you're in the zero COVID trap there's no way out without making a clear and conscious decision to allow the virus in..... Australia and New Zealand come to mind on this subject, what's their next step? They're in the same trap... Edited October 21, 2020 by ukrules 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OumarhindaOunsingha Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 4 minutes ago, ukrules said: Sweden didn't back themselves into a trap, once you're in the zero COVID trap there's no way out without making a clear and conscious decision to allow the virus in..... Australia and New Zealand come to mind on this subject, what's their next step? They're in the same trap... Ah, you are manipulative, now... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB1986 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 He want to say zero quarantine days for Chinese ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crash999 Posted October 21, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 21, 2020 99.9% of tourists won’t travel if there is quarantine. Most people can’t take two weeks off for quarantine plus an additional two week holiday. Not to mention the expense and hassle. Thailand should set up bubbles with countries that have low infection rates and deny entry to anyone not possessing a passing Covid test from within 72 hours from an appointed facility. The alternative is almost no tourists for the next 12-18 months. By that time the travel industry will be completely dead. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Just the right time. It seems that cooler weather and pollution are factors in the spread of Covid. Cooler weather arriving and the burning season about to start, open borders , the perfect storm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sezze Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, Crash999 said: 99.9% of tourists won’t travel if there is quarantine. Most people can’t take two weeks off for quarantine plus an additional two week holiday. Not to mention the expense and hassle. Thailand should set up bubbles with countries that have low infection rates and deny entry to anyone not possessing a passing Covid test from within 72 hours from an appointed facility. The alternative is almost no tourists for the next 12-18 months. By that time the travel industry will be completely dead. You mean they should have a plan .... hmm , attractive , but no in Thailand you just say something , and next day say something else ( and not 1 person in charge but just about every politician , government agency ... ) . 2 weeks quarantine , indeed nearly nobody is interested , surely with all other regulations in place . They should make the quarantine according to the area you come from . For ex Europe right now , is high numbers . High numbers , but doesnt mean people aren't allowed to come . This means strongest regulations , and quarantine the longest . Once numbers go down , you cut the quarantine time , but keep the tests before boarding and in quarantine . Countries with lowest numbers , still tests but no quarantine . Countries with 0 or near 0 for x amount of time , maybe only a test at arrival . I am in Europe , so at the moment i can't come , but i agree with it since numbers here are very bad , and rising fast . But i think and hope in 3-4 months we are looking at a different situation , and in order to be possible to come , i need a plan . Something to say , ok , it is possible if ... ( you know A PLAN ). 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casey1 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 14 hours ago, ukrules said: Zero quarantine = epidemic Whoever makes the decision to allow people in without quarantine is the person who's directly responsible for the carnage that will 100% and without a doubt follow. They're in a trap and need to stay there until at least next summer, otherwise blame will be apportioned and it won't be a good outcome. Personally I don't care one way or the other. I like your tag line at the bottom regarding stupidity and genius, perfectly apt when reading your comment... the issue when you make bullet point remarks, the reader maybe cannot determine what are you are really trying to say, communication is two ways ... what you say and what is heard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Quarantine schedule: For Chinese its 2 days quarantine and for the non Chinese its 15 days quarantine. ???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 These remarks from Anutin and others are just playing with the future possibilities. The Hotels that signed up as ASQ have done a lot of work to prepare themselves and I can't see that changing soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 5 hours ago, ukrules said: Sweden didn't back themselves into a trap, once you're in the zero COVID trap there's no way out without making a clear and conscious decision to allow the virus in..... Australia and New Zealand come to mind on this subject, what's their next step? They're in the same trap... Well, I for one, will be watching the Australian Rules Football Grand Final (heir superbowl equivalent). They had some matches earlier this year with no fans, and had to move games out of VIctoria state, but ya know what? There have been upwards of 35,000 fans at the matches. Same goes for rugby and other sports. Game starts at 3:30 on Saturday, but of course a pregame show. Will be on ABC Australia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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