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Arrested 1 Chinese guy, 3 Thai guys and a lady boy. Let me guess, they were either doing the conga or playing the train game and the lady boy was the engine. Could you imagine being one of the officers catching it in full swing. Talk about getting PTSD.

Wait for the re enactment and finger pointing.

Is this one of those Zen koan things, like the sound of one hand clapping??? I think you're spot on there - something to do with one hand anyway. Rhymes with 'bankers'.

13 hours is nothing when coming from the USA. I could do that standing on my head.

Damage limitation now they have been rumbled.

I don't read it as fear mongering but some who read it could shift it in meaning to be that if that is the way ones thinking goes. Compliant sheep? I think you are getting too bent on this as for what I read it is just news and a shift in the mutation variant. There are probably more here who are anti the vaccines from China than are anywhere near on any scale wanting it and for it. You do have two things correct for your 2nd and 3rd sentences. The 4th sentence is a junta wish that is not happening nowadays, but they do enforce laws and such trying to force things on all Thai the way they want to see how the people and quack. I would gather the majority do not believe them and are totally against them now, and just seeing from the school kids is a showing this. I hear it from my kids, one already graduated and 2 are in University here now. So this is sort of the new horses mouth, and they are not buying or marching to their tunes anymore. Honestly, they have their preference to a vaccine as well, and unless iron fisted forced, then they will wait. Times have changed hugely and social media has done a lot of good for the Thai in education and thought on matters, although it is a bit overkill on how much they are surfing and using their. Scare mongering may only work with the ones who are old and still marching to the days of old and glory that are long long gone.

Not just my diet that will protect me. My two doses of my vaccine and my annual booster will also protect me. But thanks for your concern.

Not if people are eating healthy and hence not overweight. A good diet will also help with problems such as diabetes and other illnesses which are brought about by poor diet. All of this has a direct impact on how affected you could be if you contract Covid. Good diet may not have an immediate affect on the. It rent Covid situation, but as this is something the world will have to live with for many many years, maintaining a healthy diet will protect you from the more severe aspects of Covid in future years. Perhaps another reason why Asian countries are fairing better than western. Less obese people and less diabetes?

It appears PM/General Prayut has alternative priorities to most sensible leaders. Does he really think he can vaccinate 70% of the Kingdom within August? What exactly is he going to vaccinate people with? Has no one told him there is a National shortage? I shall not be holding my breath on this, but hey ho he might pull it off, after all someone once turned water into wine and walked on water. 555

Its incredible to think that Thailand can help other countries to apprehend offenders from their country but these countries are unable to locate or help to apprehend a person like Mr Red Bull..

CoVid19 has shown to cause miscarriages and increased bleeding from menstrual cycles in the majority of women than take it. Giving it to pregnant women is absolutely irresponsible. Give it to those over 60. Everyone else can say yes or opt out.

You can get the same fine for not wearing a mask

Another police cover up.

The vaccines will go to pre paid arrangements with government chronies, the wealthy, family and friends. Good luck to any farang who get jab.

Well then they are screwed as meaningful numbers are not showing up till October at best, next spring at worse.

Exactly. It's unrealistic to imagine that most people, anywhere, follow the restrictions and regulations - not just in Thailand but anywhere, although that's no excuse. Those in the Thong Lor nightclubs are far from all "hi-so" to judge by the cargo pants and Regency, nor are those on Bang Saen beach, and nor, very probably are delivery drivers trying to earn a living. Nor, judging by immigration checks in the UK and Canada, are all visitors. Relying on what's supposed t happen rather than what happens is a recipe for disaster - now or later.

Thanks to Covid, the new low season is more like January - December.

Is this one of those Zen koan things, like the sound of one hand clapping???

I'm reminded of the story Cary Grant told in the movie Charade. About the lying blackfoot and the truthful whitefoot people. And how, when you met one of them, how could you know which one you were talking to, and thus how could you believe them or not. It's becoming the same in Thailand. Every day, there are announcements from government departments, or committees, or local officials, or semi official bodies that go against what was said just days before. There is no strategy, no overall direction. You just can't believe anything that is said lately. How can you tell people not to travel at all costs at the same time as running promotions encouraging people to travel (to Phuket).

I'm sure the hospital staff is already fully vaccinated with Sinovac / Sinopharm. It only makes sense they would pick up the Sino-Virus again.

I think the point of it is not to protect yourself, but to protect others from you. As a vaccinated person, you still have a reasonable chance of contracting Covid, you just won’t get seriously sick or die from it. But you can pass it on to another person who is unvaccinated and may very well get seriously sick or die from it. So it’s just about being a responsible citizen to self isolate.

Don't be silly Soidog its Transmitted in a Tuk Tuk. lol.

What are you complaining about? A newspaper depending on money from advertisements posting a sponsored post? Even if it had not been stated that it was a sponsored post, you would have been able to see that immediately.

Compared to even Bangkok the rates in Phuket are excessive

I would be surprised if that was a requirement. America has donated to a couple dozen countries now and there is no report of any restrictions or requirements placed on the vaccines.

Spot on comments. Perhaps we could have a VS option added to the likes and haha icons ? Can I suggest this icon is used ? (King cotton don’t penalise me as it’s a required sticker to illustrate my point. ;-)

That was the comparison made, by a German. That was me!? Personal information's private (or meant to be!), but they frequently publish stats.

If true, I stand corrected

No, @SickBuffalo is correct. In 2019 Thai Immigration confirmed that there were 75,000 on a 'retirement extension of stay', in total (all nationalities) and I doubt it went up last year.

And the US has hit the vaccine wall. We're awash in the stuff. 30% of the eligible population - like 75M people - are just saying no to the vaccine. Look for more availability, even if it has to be purchased.

I think everyone with a legitimate vaccine and not just the privileged in this country. 60 and older would be better. Thais life expectancy is less than normal. But for the expats for this 20% of 1.5 million being 300,000 jabs of Psfizer, that equates to only 150,000 people. So it should only be based on all USA expats and their immediate family members first ( and the members should not have to have USA passport on marriage or birth cert), then for the rest I would hope the USA steps up the donation so it covers all expats and workers from countries that have bonds and good friendships with the USA. Lots of countries there are and we are all people. But as Thailand and the USA are far from being perfect worlds, let's see what happens. Looks like we are on the right track though!

Agreed 100%. Thailand doesn't just seem tied to Siam BioScience, which is understandable but foolhardy in the extreme, but to have ruled out anything else but Sinovac. No J&J, apart from by / for the French, no Moderna unless it's for private sale, limited Pfizer, and not even Sinopharm (if anyone wants it) apart from for private sale through Chulaborn. It's just not realistic to put this down to incompetence while people are suffering and dying.

So would other businesses nobody seems to care about

No telling what will happen. But your guess is same as mine, something will go south for including the expats. I say expats because I am not on retirement, but am surely old enough as later later part in my 50's.

Ok, you are correct. I just went back and re-read the paragraph regarding it in Reuters. I would think the USA may step that up as part of a campaign of building better relations against what the red dragon is doing here. Anyway for me and my family, we are waiting for Pfizer. Still would like to see who will be put first in line here when considering the Thai folk.

Better than nothing and if negative then welcome to Thailand and the beach. I have many friends in the US who are considering it, but they don't like the fact that there are no bars open. Most are shooting for the Oct opening.

Far better, in my opinion, to advise Thailand's subjects what to do in terms of healthy eating and drinking, vitamin and mineral supplements, than trying to put the fear of Buddha into them. Advising governments on good solid heath practices should be the job of the WHO. And it shouldn't be difficult, considering that a Thai is the leader of the South East Asia section.

I looked it up too. "If you've seen examples of virtue signaling, chances are that person could be a narcissist, psychopath, or a manipulator, according to a new study. ... Often seen on social media, virtue signaling is when someone shares an opinion – usually social or politically – in order to gain praise and sympathy

Well......., as of today, all airlines (included TG) I have contacted to book my flight to Koh Samui on the 17/7 are telling me that transit through BKK Airport is ONLY for International connection. A connection to Koh Samui from overseas is a DOMESTIC one and therefore transit at BKK airport is NOT possible..... Despite all the communication, preparations and announcements, there will not be a single tourist arriving at Koh Samui from abroad if Thai authorities do not allow transit through BKK airport. To my knowledge, there is currently not a single direct international flight to Koh Samui. would be very happy is someone has different information.

I take onboard the point you are making here, but is it really right people get charged different prices depending on where they came from? I bet your AUD$110 Uber ride would be the same price if you live in Sydney or if you are a visitor to Sydney? The idea that Phuket airport allow taxi firms to operate with dodgy meters or a special “tourist switch” under the seat is not right. I regularly give generous tips to taxi drivers when I feel they have charged me the same as anyone else. I feel sorry for many of these guys who are living hundreds of miles from family, sleeping in the cab and working long days just to earn a few hundred baht profit. It’s the same when trying to get a taxi from Bkk centre to Suvarnabhumi. Last time I was there it was every taxi who refused to put on the meter and wanted a flat 500baht including toll fees. The actual metered prices was around 330 baht and the tolls were around 120 baht, a total of 450 baht. If the meter goes on then I’d give the driver 800-1,000 baht including tolls. Meter off they get the 500 they demanded.

Is there a competition in Thailand to see who can offer the worst possible holiday?

Good PR piece, but not such a good "news story". I will give you that it's well-written and an approachable story, but it's got a psycophantic stink to it that makes us know it's a PR release and not a news story.

I have never been there, but it looks like a very impressive place. I tend to shy away from any non-Thai places. I will check it out next time I am in Bangkok.

Thai Immigration websites. Bangkok (Div 1) https://bangkok.immigration.go.th/en/home_en/ General other https://www.immigration.go.th/en/ Immigration Bureau Orders. 138-2557 (2014) Docs for extensions - ENG.pdf 138-2557 (2014) Docs for extensions THAI.pdf 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension ENG.pdf 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension THAI.pdf 35-2561 (2019 (changed clause 2.22 of 327-2557 ENG.pdf 35-2561 (2019) changed clause 2.22 of 327-2557 THAI.pdf 548-2562 (2019) change clause 2.22 327-2557 O-A Ins ENG-THAi.pdf Amend 138-2557 (2014 ) clause 2.18-2.22 for Thai bank income ENG.pdf Amend138-2557 (2014) clause 2.18-2.22 for Thai bank Income THAi.pdf Immigration notices. Limited Visa Exempt entry by land..pdf Validity of Embassy Income letters.pdf 138-2557 (2014) Docs for extensions - ENG.pdf 138-2557 (2014) Docs for extensions THAI.pdf 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension ENG.pdf 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension THAI.pdf 35-2561 (2019 (changed clause 2.22 of 327-2557 ENG.pdf 35-2561 (2019) changed clause 2.22 of 327-2557 THAI.pdf 548-2562 (2019) change clause 2.22 327-2557 O-A Ins ENG-THAi.pdf Amend 138-2557 (2014 ) clause 2.18-2.22 for Thai bank income ENG.pdf Amend138-2557 (2014) clause 2.18-2.22 for Thai bank Income THAi.pdf Limited Visa Exempt entry by land..pdf Validity of Embassy Income letters.pdf

TM 7 Application for Extension of Stay.pdf TM 8 Application for Re entry permit.pdf TM 27 Notification of change of Address if different than TM6..pdf TM30-Notification of alien residence.pdf TM 47 Notification of staying longer than 90 days.pdf TM-86-Application for change of Visa fromTourist Visa.pdf TM-87-Application for Visa from Visa Exempt.pdf TM11 Appeal form.pdf Application for residence certificate.pdf Lost or Stolen Passport form.pdf Tranfer stamps to new passport.pdf 60 Day Covid Extension Affidavit.pdf Change in TM30 filing Regs..pdf Repeal section 37 of the Immigration Act.pdf TM 7 Application for Extension of Stay.pdf TM 8 Application for Re entry permit.pdf TM 27 Notification of change of Address if different than TM6..pdf TM30-Notification of alien residence.pdf TM-86-Application for change of Visa fromTourist Visa.pdf TM-87-Application for Visa from Visa Exempt.pdf TM11 Appeal form.pdf TM 47 Notification of staying longer than 90 days.pdf Application for residence certificate.pdf Lost or Stolen Passport form.pdf Tranfer stamps to new passport.pdf 60 Day Covid Extension Affidavit.pdf Change in TM30 filing Regs..pdf Repeal section 37 of the Immigration Act.pdf If you have any questions about the above forms please open a topic in the Immigration forum.

Were the ministries that arrived in Phuket also quarantined?

Have a look at past vids by Chris Parker called 'giving it back'. He regularly on his channel - Rethaired working for you - gives back the money he earns from the channel and donations from other Expats to poor Thais in need. I wish the Thai Govt, especially Anutin, would acknowledge what many Expats living in Thailand are doing for the Thai people. This is just a small sample - there are good things being done all over Thailand by Expats in their local areas. Not all Expats are scum Sexpats and p**heads partying in the streets - many Expats are good decent people, and many of them are married to Thais and are supporting them and their broader family - especially now in this time of need.

After checking, he was not vaccinated, another fake news. Also, could not find anything about the badminton champion either, disregard my post.

I heard that he was not vaccinated yet. But it's an example some people like to use.