Pattaya?Chonburi Curfew

[Dodger]

A country that restricts Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press stands at a distinct disadvantage when it comes to expecting people to believe what they are saying. Can't have it both ways. You're either free to report the covid data accurately, without any constraints from the government, or you're not.

Until the day comes that the Chinese people have Freedom of Speech and Freedom of the Press, the reports and data they present to the World, such as this covid data, will fall under a tremendous amount of scrutiny, and deservedly so.

I'm no expert of this (and don't want to be), but the Sinovac vaccine sure seems to be getting a lot of bad Press lately. The Thais don't even want it - free or not, and the epidemiologists around the planet are saying that it has the lowest efficacy rating of all vaccines, and doesn't stand up against the Delta variant either. Sorry, but this just sounds like cheap Chinese crap to me. ..which isn't at all surprising.

[arsenal]

I don't know exactly why but there is something inherently secretive about the entire nation. Perhaps because in the past the wrong word could get you executed. We live in a world in which almost nothing can be kept secret for ever. Quite why the Chinese govt believe they can successfully watch 1.5bn people but no one can watch them is unfathomable.

Inch by inch the narrative of this is leading to the conclusion it escaped from a lab in Wuhan.



https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-...appen-12356768

[Blueskytoday]

Just looked on line..China says 26 cases yesterday and all imported...a billion people and NO new cases?????? and 26 new cases ALL from people coming in???

[Dodger]

Just looked on line..China says 26 cases yesterday and all imported...a billion people and NO new cases?????? and 26 new cases ALL from people coming in???

That would be 1.4 billion people, and the statistical probability of NO new cases for a population that large in the current climate is ZERO.

If the REAL numbers were being reported FREELY in the Press, sales of Sinovac and Sinopharm vaccines would plummet.

[arsenal]

""Most people" still think what God exists and already forgot what USA is the only country in World what made nuclear bombing of civilians."

Most people in the world still think that after what the Japanese did in WWII they deserved it.
(300,000 civilians killed in Nanking alone) Anyway, it's war. Fuck the Geneva Convention. You do what you have to to win..

[Newbie99]

So, there is an informal curfew now in Chonburi.

The national press is reporting that more restrictions are coming. I am sitting in my condo here wondering WTF I am going to do if there is a total lockdown.

[Dodger]

The national press is reporting that more restrictions are coming. I am sitting in my condo here wondering WTF I am going to do if there is a total lockdown.

How much would a full lockdown really effect you?

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question, but what more can a full lockdown do - that's not already being done. They could completely close the restaurants I guess, but you could always order in. The bars and entertainment venues are already closed - so no big change there. They may possible close the beaches which may be an inconvenience to you.

How do you think a full lockdown would effect you personally?

[Sen Yai]

How much would a full lockdown really effect you?

I know this sounds like a ridiculous question, but what more can a full lockdown do - that's not already being done. They could completely close the restaurants I guess, but you could always order in. The bars and entertainment venues are already closed - so no big change there. They may possible close the beaches which may be an inconvenience to you.

How do you think a full lockdown would effect you personally?

'Full lock-down' has been implemented in a number of cities around the world in the the course of the pandemic and the rules of course vary from city to city. But in broad terms it means you must stay at home and not leave the house without good reason, subject to a few exceptions and concessions. That's not just a night-time curfew; it's stay at home 24/7. The residents of Melbourne are very familiar with this condition and they are currently experiencing a snap 5-day lock-down, announced last Thursday. The 5th time lock-down has been imposed there. The rules are summarised in this article; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-...mic-/100296392. Work from home, shopping for food only once per day, limited outdoor exercise. That's it.

So, in Thailand, if full lock down means something similar, then it doesn't matter if the bars and beaches are open or closed: you must stay at home. As for the possibility of ordering food delivery from restaurants depends on whether they are allowed to continue operation to provide such a service, or indeed if they believe it to be economically viable (Ref the Silom Soi 4 thread). The likes of McD's and kitchens turning out Thai dishes will probably continue to operate in some form, but whether you will be able to order a meatloaf from Yupins remains to be seen. If you aren't capable of rustling up meals from fresh and basic ingredients, you might be living on cold sandwiches and fruit pies from 7/11 for a while.

[Dodger]

'Full lock-down' has been implemented in a number of cities around the world in the the course of the pandemic and the rules of course vary from city to city. But in broad terms it means you must stay at home and not leave the house without good reason, subject to a few exceptions and concessions. That's not just a night-time curfew; it's stay at home 24/7. The residents of Melbourne are very familiar with this condition and they are currently experiencing a snap 5-day lock-down, announced last Thursday. The 5th time lock-down has been imposed there. The rules are summarised in this article; https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-07-...mic-/100296392. Work from home, shopping for food only once per day, limited outdoor exercise. That's it.

So, in Thailand, if full lock down means something similar, then it doesn't matter if the bars and beaches are open or closed: you must stay at home. As for the possibility of ordering food delivery from restaurants depends on whether they are allowed to continue operation to provide such a service, or indeed if they believe it to be economically viable (Ref the Silom Soi 4 thread). The likes of McD's and kitchens turning out Thai dishes will probably continue to operate in some form, but whether you will be able to order a meatloaf from Yupins remains to be seen. If you aren't capable of rustling up meals from fresh and basic ingredients, you might be living on cold sandwiches and fruit pies from 7/11 for a while.

Wow...that's a horse of a different color.

I'm sure glad I don't live in Pattaya.

[Manforallseasons]

Speculation serves no one, the Governor of Chonburi will make an announcement Monday July 19 regarding additional Covid restrictions.