Popular Post rooster59 Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2020 COVID-infected illegal Thai returnees from Thachilek to face charges Police are to file charges of illegal entry and violations of the Public Health Act against a group of Thai women who snuck into Thailand via natural border crossings, from Myanmar’s Thachilek township, and who were later found to be infected with COVID-19, after they had travelled to several places possibly, though unwittingly, spreading the disease. Pol Mag-Gen Prachuab Wonsook, commissioner of 5th Provincial Police Bureau, said today that legal action will be taken against the women, once they have recovered from the disease, to serve as a lesson to others. At least two other people, who were in close contact with these women who worked in a karaoke bar at the 1G1 Hotel in Myanmar, have tested positive for the virus. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/covid-infected-illegal-thai-returnees-from-thachilek-to-face-charges/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-12-05 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmitry2222 Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2020 the border looks like sieve 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 No clue why they're treating these people with the kid-gloves usually reserved for the higher classes?? 18 minutes ago, rooster59 said: after they had travelled to several places possibly, though unwittingly, spreading the disease. 19 minutes ago, rooster59 said: legal action will be taken against the women, once they have recovered from the disease Why not levy charges now? The whole of the linked article contains similar deferential statements from the "authorities". However, this part does mention additional lying which may have restricted the ability to trace people...although note the "whole" and "half-truths" qualifiers. "The Disease Control Department said that the ten infected Thai returnees from Thachilek did not tell the whole truth to Thai health officials, apparently out of fear of legal action, but their half-truths have rendered efforts to contain the disease ineffective." Maybe a few photos (with masks/hats/fake designer sunglasses on of course). Some wai-ing, a dash of prostration, maybe a TV interview. Doesn't feel like there will be any follow-up? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) Like policing the roads, all talk. If serious they would charge all illegal border crossers. Thais should be treated more harshly, they are able to come back through border checks easily. ????❤???????? Edited December 5, 2020 by Bruce Aussie Chiang Mai Spelling error 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2020 1 hour ago, mtls2005 said: No clue why they're treating these people with the kid-gloves usually reserved for the higher classes?? Why not levy charges now? The whole of the linked article contains similar deferential statements from the "authorities". However, this part does mention additional lying which may have restricted the ability to trace people...although note the "whole" and "half-truths" qualifiers. "The Disease Control Department said that the ten infected Thai returnees from Thachilek did not tell the whole truth to Thai health officials, apparently out of fear of legal action, but their half-truths have rendered efforts to contain the disease ineffective." Maybe a few photos (with masks/hats/fake designer sunglasses on of course). Some wai-ing, a dash of prostration, maybe a TV interview. Doesn't feel like there will be any follow-up? I suspect that we all know the answer but have difficulty admitting it. There is a culture of childish impunity here to breaking the law, obeying rules, morals and ethics. The magnitude of loss of face here must be monumental given this new outbreak was entirely the fault of belligerent Thais, and not unwanted, dirty foreigners as been the mantra since the outset. I note that they are already blameshifting to the Chinese 'investor' owner of the hotel in Tachilek. The girls will be made to wai and apologise in the media as you state, but it won't go any further IMO. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wongkitlo Posted December 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 5, 2020 I worry if they charge them others won't come forward for testing. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Saucage Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 (edited) "The Disease Control Department said that the ten infected Thai returnees from Thachilek did not tell the whole truth to Thai health officials, apparently out of fear of legal action, but their half-truths have rendered efforts to contain the disease ineffective." Maybe they did not tell the whole truth out of fear of threats coming from some of their Thai "do-you-know-who-I-am"-customers? Edited December 5, 2020 by Flying Saucage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 9 hours ago, mtls2005 said: No clue why they're treating these people with the kid-gloves usually reserved for the higher classes?? Some of these Ladies may well be Gik to VIP Thais and Myanmar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 hours ago, Dmitry2222 said: the border looks like sieve What a surprise!! Hope they charge the local Thai 'brown envelope' brigade!! ???????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garzhe Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 8 hours ago, Wongkitlo said: I worry if they charge them others won't come forward for testing. And if they don't others will continue to cross illegally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 10 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: I suspect that we all know the answer but have difficulty admitting it. There is a culture of childish impunity here to breaking the law, obeying rules, morals and ethics. The magnitude of loss of face here must be monumental given this new outbreak was entirely the fault of belligerent Thais, and not unwanted, dirty foreigners as been the mantra since the outset. I note that they are already blameshifting to the Chinese 'investor' owner of the hotel in Tachilek. The girls will be made to wai and apologise in the media as you state, but it won't go any further IMO. Only on Thaivisa has it been this 'mantra.' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted December 5, 2020 Share Posted December 5, 2020 26 minutes ago, garzhe said: And if they don't others will continue to cross illegally Charge them with every charge they can find or dream-up. But they must get the point out that it's important to come thru' controlled crossings and report, if coming in illegally etc rules will be waived or modified to suit with quarantine costs covered etc. Illegal entry for Thai's or others will be severely punished with long jail time, no if's but's or maybe's. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 17 hours ago, Flying Saucage said: Maybe they did not tell the whole truth out of fear of threats coming from some of their Thai "do-you-know-who-I-am"-customers? I will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help me God. I'm am a virgin, this is my first day in Myanmar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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