Covid-19 News & Updates

[dtaai-maai]

It sounds bizarre to me. Thailand is getting weirder and weirder. You've only had one Covid-19 death in the area (I think) and no new cases for ages, but there's still a strict lockdown. It's like something out of a Terry Pratchett fantasy...

[sateeb]

I wish it were more like an early Frederick Forsyth novel with a more successful ending.

[Nereus]

Exodus sparks new virus transmission fears

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... sion-fears

Vehicles stay bumper to bumper on a section of Road 304 bound for central Nakhon Ratchasima in Wang Nam Khiew district. (Photo from @Hook31_Thailand Twitter account)

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[PeteC]

A related comparison. Full article at link: https://www.history.com/topics/world-wa ... section_13

Spanish Flu Pandemic Ends

By the summer of 1919, the flu pandemic came to an end, as those that were infected either died or developed immunity.

Almost 90 years later, in 2008, researchers announced they’d discovered what made the 1918 flu so deadly: A group of three genes enabled the virus to weaken a victim’s bronchial tubes and lungs and clear the way for bacterial pneumonia.

Since 1918, there have been several other influenza pandemics, although none as deadly. A flu pandemic from 1957 to 1958 killed around 2 million people worldwide, including some 70,000 people in the United States, and a pandemic from 1968 to 1969 killed approximately 1 million people, including some 34,000 Americans.

More than 12,000 Americans perished during the H1N1 (or “swine flu”) pandemic that occurred from 2009 to 2010. The novel coronavirus pandemic of 2020 is spreading around the world as countries race to find a cure for COVID 19 and citizens shelter in place in an attempt to avoid spreading the disease, which is particularly deadly because many carriers are asymptomatic for days before realizing they are infected.

Each of these modern day pandemics brings renewed interest in and attention to the Spanish Flu, or “forgotten pandemic,” so-named because its spread was overshadowed by the deadliness of WWI and covered up by news blackouts and poor record-keeping....

[HHTel]

Exodus sparks new virus transmission fears

I thought province to province was still restricted. I might have missed that one.

[sateeb]

Exodus sparks new virus transmission fears

I thought province to province was still restricted. I might have missed that one.

Me too, I guess with the news that regional airlines are operating from today the populous have took it upon themselves to give Cha Cha Chump "the bird".

The downside to that is he will retaliate!!

[HHTel]

In other news. The UK government have announced they are past the 'peak' and will produce their lock down exit plan next week.

[sateeb]

In other news. The UK government have announced they are past the 'peak' and will produce their lock down exit plan next week.

Good luck with that Boris. The UK is woefully behind the big 3 in the EU in testing and tests per 1 million of the population, only France lag behind us,c'est la vie Mr Mackrel

[HHTel]

This from Kaosod dated a couple of hours ago. Anyone know if it's valid?

Drinkers! Open for sale of liquor - beer But have to buy back, beginning May 3, NSC Secretary-General confirms

General Somsak Rungsita, Secretary-General of the National Security Council (NSC), said that from the issue Liquors and spirits can be bought back from the store. But can not sit and drink in the shop Effective on May 3, which is expected on May 2, B.E., will declare all details again. Which the Ministry of Interior will coordinate with the provincial governor To understand the aforementioned measures And is the power of the provincial governor to consider and approve in each area again

Google translated.

[sateeb]

Thai government asks citizens not to travel after holiday decision backfires; alcohol ban to be lifted

Alcohol ban rescinded

The government also announced late Friday to rescind a alcohol ban that was due to extend until the end of May. The order, published in the Royal Gazette, said that the sale of alcohol can resume on May 3rd.

“The sales of alcohol is permitted but only for takeaway option,” the statement read.

https://www.thaienquirer.com/12602/thai ... be-lifted/

[dtaai-maai]

“The sales of alcohol is permitted but only for takeaway option,” the statement read.

So please note, you cannot drink it in the supermarket.

[HHTel]

All we need now is the Prachuab governor to over rule that as he has by keeping restaurants closed
Hopefully he'll conform this time.

[Dannie Boy]

A restaurant owner I know on the borders between Hua Hin and Cha Am, but in Cha Am, has been allowed to open from today - not that he’s expecting too many customers

[HHTel]

on the borders between Hua Hin and Cha Am

So he can half open!!

[Dannie Boy]

Well, half full........if he’s very lucky!!