webfact Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Picture: Daily News The latest Suan Dusit Poll suggested that Thais were more stressed than ever with the pandemic. And they were spending most on masks. They were used when they did go out of home - many were just staying put. 1,894 respondents were asked a variety of questions between May 3rd and 7th last week, reported Daily News. 46% said their stress levels were up. 36% said they remained about the same as before. 83% stated they were spending most on masks followed by gels, and utilities. Asked where they fitted in terms of risk from Covid 41% said normal, 22% high risk, 21% low and 14% were not sure. How to get through the pandemic questions resulted in 92% putting their faith in masks, 88% lessening travel, 87% hand washing, 77% staying at home and 64% exercising. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-05-10 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, webfact said: How to get through the pandemic questions resulted in 92% putting their faith in masks Masks Trumps amulets? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: 83% stated they were spending most on masks followed by gels, and utilities. Seems to show evidence of more throw away culture to me rather than buying a washable one and saving money 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: How to get through the pandemic questions resulted in 92% putting their faith in masks, 88% lessening travel, 87% hand washing, 77% staying at home and 64% exercising. Not so many for having faith in the new Covid Czar then. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cipher Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 hours ago, webfact said: How to get through the pandemic questions resulted in 92% putting their faith in masks, 88% lessening travel, 87% hand washing, 77% staying at home and 64% exercising. Any word on whether 'my immune system will handle it' was an option? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 58 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: Seems to show evidence of more throw away culture to me rather than buying a washable one and saving money The problems with the washable masks is how often they are washed. Disposable masks can be worn for few hours, binned and replaced with a fresh mask. The issue of course is incorrect disposal of masks, however, the primary concern is avoiding the spread of Covid-19, I don’t believe ‘washable’ masks are as hygienic as disposable masks. Now, some may counter this, I would agree IF washable masks are worn for a few hours at a time before being swapped out with a fresh mask, washed daily. BUT... the reality is, people wear a washable mask, place it in their pocket, handbag, sideboard or leave it in the car, then use the very same mask the following day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomelia Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 2 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Seems to show evidence of more throw away culture to me rather than buying a washable one and saving money Most of those are fashion mask don’t do anything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: How to get through the pandemic questions resulted in 92% putting their faith in masks, 88% lessening travel, 87% hand washing, 77% staying at home and 64% exercising. I see none put their faith in the government... or was that not an option? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevc Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 People are more stressed because they see the vaccine out there and countries that are moving on leaps and bounds and they can't even get a straight answer from their government. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ed strong Posted May 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) My 'disposable' mask normally lasts at least a month, why on earth would you throw it away after a few hours!! Plus here in the UK you can get masks for free in most shops if you dont have one with you. Again the government leaching from its poor citizens and straight into the pockets of the factory managers ! Edited May 10, 2021 by ed strong 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketDog Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Aomelia said: Most of those are fashion mask don’t do anything Quite a broad statement. Are you prepared to back that up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Ask this farang about stress levels being locked out or pay the ransom and get banged up when fully vaccinated ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megasin1 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 nope, cant agree with this, checked in with my ex (always an expensive risk to do) and she is still prioritising filling her face with durian and insists that my daughter needs a new ipad, which obviously she will buy with my money, so that would cover more than a years supply of face masks and some !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I've not been further than the front gate which is maybe 20 feet from the sliding glass doors of our house since the beginning of April, a little annoying yes, stir crazy, no. I try to keep myself mentally busy ( till I come on here ???? ) I have back and knee problems anyway so sustained walking is not an option, balance is hit & miss as well, but I'm in a far better situation than some in the country, I still laugh & joke with the mrs every day and we do stuff in the kitchen which is good, be very happy when it's less of a problem then we can meet with friends and eat out again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 5 hours ago, RichardColeman said: Seems to show evidence of more throw away culture to me rather than buying a washable one and saving money 50 masks for 17 baht, delivered from Lazada Bought 10 boxes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 2 hours ago, kevc said: People are more stressed because they see the vaccine out there and countries that are moving on leaps and bounds and they can't even get a straight answer from their government. Maybe they are more stressed due the constant media hype for something with such a low risk factor and very very few deaths 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 9 hours ago, RotBenz8888 said: Masks Trumps amulets? I wonder what the lasting effect of covid will be on views on Buddhism and superstitions in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 48 minutes ago, Joinaman said: Maybe they are more stressed due the constant media hype for something with such a low risk factor and very very few deaths Maybe you'd prefer to let it run rampant and see how that goes? This is not the flu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 52 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: Maybe you'd prefer to let it run rampant and see how that goes? This is not the flu. nope, that's why there are only 399 deaths in 17 months from this rampant virus, and around 3,000 deaths from the flu virus in 12 months on average Is it not already rampant ? i don't see the government stopping it, do you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: Maybe you'd prefer to let it run rampant and see how that goes? This is not the flu. I'm waiting for the 1st TVF convert to make a confession on here that they have tested positive & the prognosis is not good, that however won't happen because all the deniers are probably hiding as well as us sane ones ???? Above may contain traces of sarcasm as it was produced in a sarky environment ???????????? Edited May 10, 2021 by Golden Triangle Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Joinaman said: nope, that's why there are only 399 deaths in 17 months from this rampant virus, and around 3,000 deaths from the flu virus in 12 months on average Is it not already rampant ? i don't see the government stopping it, do you ? 421 deaths, not much difference in numbers but a difference to the families they left behind. Its more a case of you not keeping up really. This virus is far more deadly than the flu and without measures imposed will over run the health service into total collapse. Yes the government will contain it eventually with its measures and vaccines. Until then we have to hope the numbers do not go up and they test, trace and treat as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
placeholder Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 10 minutes ago, Joinaman said: nope, that's why there are only 399 deaths in 17 months from this rampant virus, and around 3,000 deaths from the flu virus in 12 months on average Is it not already rampant ? i don't see the government stopping it, do you ? And was there universal masking and lockdowns when the flue was prevalent? I don't recall that being the case. Do you? This year the flu has virtually disappeared worldwide. And no, it's not because flu cases are being misidentified. Actual samples have been drawn from various populations and there's virtually no flu virus to be found. And that's because it's far less contagious than covid 19. So social distancing and masking are even more effective in containing the flu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 19 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: 421 deaths, not much difference in numbers but a difference to the families they left behind. Its more a case of you not keeping up really. This virus is far more deadly than the flu and without measures imposed will over run the health service into total collapse. Yes the government will contain it eventually with its measures and vaccines. Until then we have to hope the numbers do not go up and they test, trace and treat as much as possible Sorry did not check the still low numbers today So 421 deaths in 17 months, out of 66 million ? average flu deaths 3,000 every 12 months Remind me again, which is killing the most people ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Joinaman said: Sorry did not check the still low numbers today So 421 deaths in 17 months, out of 66 million ? average flu deaths 3,000 every 12 months Remind me again, which is killing the most people ? Covid if left to run rampant that's why its such a concern and why people may be feeling a little stressed about it. Aside from you obviously Covid is 5 times more deadly in hospitalized patients and far more contagious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 17 minutes ago, placeholder said: And was there universal masking and lockdowns when the flue was prevalent? I don't recall that being the case. Do you? This year the flu has virtually disappeared worldwide. And no, it's not because flu cases are being misidentified. Actual samples have been drawn from various populations and there's virtually no flu virus to be found. And that's because it's far less contagious than covid 19. So social distancing and masking are even more effective in containing the flu. Any numbers on these non existent flu virus infections and deaths Seem to be a few in the local hospital in ICUs So if we continue to work from home, keep schools closed , halt travel and wear mask all the time, the flu virus will be kept low ? Just like the Covid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Joinaman said: Any numbers on these non existent flu virus infections and deaths Seem to be a few in the local hospital in ICUs So if we continue to work from home, keep schools closed , halt travel and wear mask all the time, the flu virus will be kept low ? Just like the Covid Really, how do you know there are a few in ICU's? Flu Has Disappeared Worldwide during the COVID Pandemic https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/flu-has-disappeared-worldwide-during-the-covid-pandemic1/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: Covid if left to run rampant that's why its such a concern and why people may be feeling a little stressed about it. Aside from you obviously Covid is 5 times more deadly in hospitalized patients and far more contagious. Why would i be stressed about it, apart from reading all the hype. If is such a nice word that people on here love to use, just like could, maybe, possibly, They say so much, yet mean so little If not for the media hype, how many people in Thailand would even know, or care about this "deadly" virus, with so few deaths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joinaman Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just now, Bkk Brian said: Really, how do you know there are a few in ICU's? Flu Has Disappeared Worldwide during the COVID Pandemic https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/flu-has-disappeared-worldwide-during-the-covid-pandemic1/ Because kind people on Facebook like to keep us informed on the local hospital numbers and cases , curtesy of the government It has not "disappeared", but has greatly reduced 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkk Brian Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, Joinaman said: Why would i be stressed about it, apart from reading all the hype. If is such a nice word that people on here love to use, just like could, maybe, possibly, They say so much, yet mean so little If not for the media hype, how many people in Thailand would even know, or care about this "deadly" virus, with so few deaths Its the topic of discussion, maybe thats why its being used. You're obviously deliberately ignorant to the facts of covid so feel free to keep preaching on high how insignificant it to you and let others carry on dealing with the reality of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2021 Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said: Its the topic of discussion, maybe thats why its being used. You're obviously deliberately ignorant to the facts of covid so feel free to keep preaching on high how insignificant it to you and let others carry on dealing with the reality of it. I do not understand the mindset. A small group is so selfish and so intent on seeing that others suffer, make noise that is much greater than actual number. Like child who stomps and bangs when told he cannot go outside in middle of monsoon. You are more patient and understanding of these people than I am. 17 minutes ago, Joinaman said: Any numbers on these non existent flu virus infections and deaths Seem to be a few in the local hospital in ICUs So if we continue to work from home, keep schools closed , halt travel and wear mask all the time, the flu virus will be kept low ? Just like the Covid No, What it shows is that the increased heightened measures, social distancing and mask wearing reduce transmission of an airborne contagious infection. In countries where measures not respected, there were large numbers of infections. India is the extreme example of what happens when you ignore reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now