Coronavirus - Thailand

[Nirish guy]

really...more people die in car accidents (700/day) in china but yet there is no warning to avoid china because of crazy kamakazi road antics....60 0000 die/year (in a bad year) in the US because of the flu....yet NO warning about avoiding the US ....me thinks world has gone nuts

Have you heard of a thing called "mutation" Latin, THAT is what they're more worried about rather than how many old people die of THIS particular strain of this particualr virus, so far they've gotten lucky that THIS virus, whilst able to travel fast isn't THAT deadly, but that fact could change in a heartbeat and the travelling fast along with a mutated strain that IS a lot more deadly ( think Spainish flu etc) IS something that should give concern, hence the need to try and stop this virus in it's tracks if possible, which so far they are failing to do and they know it.

[francois]

really...more people die in car accidents (700/day) in china but yet there is no warning to avoid china because of crazy kamakazi road antics....60 0000 die/year (in a bad year) in the US because of the flu....yet NO warning about avoiding the US ....me thinks world has gone nuts

About 80,000 infections and 2,600 deaths in a matter of months and spreading.

[Jellybean]

From today’s Bangkok Post:

South Korea on frontline as coronavirus spreads

published : 24 Feb 2020 at 11:46
writer: AFP

SEOUL: The deadly coronavirus epidemic spread further outside China on Monday as a surge of infections in South Korea made it the biggest hotspot abroad, while authorities in Europe and the Middle East battled to curb outbreaks.

The number of fatalities in China also continued to soar, with 150 more confirmed deaths taking the official death toll to nearly 2,600 . . .

For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...avirus-spreads

From the Airport Technology website:

23 February 2020
Analysis

Coronavirus in Japan: Covid-19 measures and impact
By Praveen Duddu
Japan has the third-highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the world, after China and Singapore, even after excluding the cases on the stranded cruise ship, Diamond Princess. Japan's coronavirus numbers are on the rise even as the government continues to implement safety measures . . .

For the full report see: https://www.airport-technology.com/f...-travel-trade/

It’s probably still too early for the Thai government to be making any public announcements regarding Songkran 2020, but I would be surprised if they aren’t keeping a close eye on what impact, if any, the Covid-19 situation will have on this year’s Songkran festivities. This is all I could find from the Thaiger website:

Songkran around Thailand – where can you get wet in 2020?

Published 3 hours ago on February 24, 2020
By The Thaiger

PLEASE NOTE: Some of these scheduled activities may change or be altered due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

Songkran Festival is an event where an all-out water battle and ancient traditions somehow blend in annual celebration. It’s unlike anything else in the world. And it’s wet. Venturing out onto Thailand’s streets on April 13 is an open invitation to have a bucket of water thrown at you or a loaded water super-soaker unloaded in your direction. From the wet and wild to the gentle and traditional, you WILL get wet.

For tourists, the event offers a huge water party breaking out in the streets of Thailand’s towns and villages. For locals, it is a time when they can spend moments with their families and visit temples to make merit – and then get involved in the water fights as well. . .

For the full report see: https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/song...t-like-a-local

[Manforallseasons]

francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:

[francois]

francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:

How did you recognize me ?

[Jellybean]

francois as seen yesterday near Tukcom:

How did you recognize me ?

I was wondering the same thing, françois. There is clearly no sign of your French beret or your French stick. Maybe he recognised you from your jaunty French gait as you walked by Tukcom heading who knows where in your hazmat suit. Hmmm . . . ?

[goji]

This virus is in addition to all the car accidents, standard flu etc.
If it goes global, a 2% death rate x a few billion people means a lot of deaths.

Also, the death rate is higher for people who are old, or have certain existing health issues.
Anyone of a certain age might want to take more care to avoid this particular virus.

[latintopxxx]

...I'd start panicking right now if I was you...

[Jellybean]

Today I highlight three Covid-19 related topics from the Bangkok Post:

Uneasy silence at malls

Sales drop as locals, tourists avoid shops

published : 26 Feb 2020 at 06:31
newspaper section: Business
writer: Pitsinee Jitpleecheep

Tenants call for reduced rental rates at MBK after a drastic sales drop caused by the coronavirus outbreak.

The atmosphere at NaRaYa, a popular bag retailer at Ratchaprasong intersection, has completely changed during the past several months. Long queues of customers and busy cashiers are sights not seen at the flagship store since the coronavirus outbreak.

A similar fate has befallen Big C Supercenter's Ratchadamri branch, whose Thai souvenir zone on the ground floor used to be a hotspot for Chinese shoppers but has now gone quiet. It's the same story at Tao Kae Noi Land's Terminal 21 shop, another draw for Chinese tourists . . .

For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...lence-at-malls

Health authorities expect coronavirus spread on US soil

published : 26 Feb 2020 at 07:05
writer: AFP

American health authorities said Tuesday they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking.

Officials are also worried the outbreak poses a threat to the the security of the US drug supply chain because a high proportion of ingredients used to make medicine is made in China, where the virus was first identified . . .

For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...ead-on-us-soil

Italy, Iran cases jump, drug result due in April: Virus update

published : 25 Feb 2020 at 18:07
updated: 25 Feb 2020 at 18:08
writer: Bloomberg and online reporters

Iran reported a total of 15 deaths from the coronavirus, the most fatalities outside China. Italy, the outbreak’s epicentre in Europe, said infections in the Lombardy region rose to 206 from 172. The country might seek flexibility on some budget targets.

Earlier on Tuesday, South Korea reported 84 new infections for a total tally of 977, making it the country with most cases outside of China, while Thailand reported two new cases. The US, Japan and Hong Kong issued travel warnings for South Korea, while the United Arab Emirates banned flights to all Iranian cities . . .

For the full report see: https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/18...pdate#cxrecs_s

[gerefan2]

I have just passed through Savanabhumi airport. It was completely deserted as I checked in, passed through immigration and security. Not a single other passenger in sight or a queue for anything...and this was at 10.30.
All staff wearing masks but with little or nothing to do as there are very, very few passengers to be seen.
Weird!