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Post by Whistler » June 28, 2022, 12:46 pm

Thai Gov announced that compulsory mask wearing is over.

I tested the water today, went shopping at Big C barefaced. Two guys in Big C had masks pulled down, everybody else wore masks. No comments or scowls from other shoppers. What have others experienced?


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Post by Doodoo » June 28, 2022, 1:00 pm

Covid still around at 2,000 to 3,000 cases per day
Still will wear a mask, wash hands etc

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Post by fatbob » June 28, 2022, 2:01 pm

My mask is in the bin, they do nothing as has been proven, bit similar to vaccines...

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Post by stattointhailand » June 28, 2022, 2:17 pm

Better get it back out of the bin if you intend to enter a lot of places in Thailand ......whether they do or don't make a difference you will still need to wear them before being allowed in.

I hear UFES meetings will now be mask free apart from the days where baked beans are on the menu then they are compulsory :-"

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Post by fatbob » June 28, 2022, 2:57 pm

I happened to be in Aus when the mask mandate was lifted, instantly 99% of people threw them away, it was great to see faces again. I still follow the proffesional advice I was given to consume San Miguel daily to prevent covid, seems to working to... Best to get on with life.

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Post by sometimewoodworker » June 28, 2022, 3:15 pm

fatbob wrote:
June 28, 2022, 2:57 pm
I happened to be in Aus when the mask mandate was lifted, instantly 99% of people threw them away, it was great to see faces again. I still follow the proffesional advice I was given to consume San Miguel daily to prevent covid, seems to working to... Best to get on with life.
This is a reflection of the common sense of the Thai people (this is rather strange to be saying, I know) compared to the lack of it in Australia
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Post by stattointhailand » June 28, 2022, 3:16 pm

Well you've sure got me there .......... I really dont know why 99% of Australians acted so stupidly .... most Aussies I know seem to have far more sense :lol:

Perhaps covid is allergic to the little bit of citric acid stuffed in the San Mig bottle neck :-k

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Post by Whistler » June 28, 2022, 3:42 pm

Stat.

The government lifted the mandate last week. Yes a few thousand cases each day, with a population of 70M, that is quite a low rate of infection. My view is the risk is so low that it is worth guaging the impact, thus my choice today. I have been very vigilant since the start of COVID, had my injections etc. I think it is time we started to move to the next phase
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Post by stattointhailand » June 28, 2022, 3:54 pm

Agree that we need to move forward ..... however throwing masks in the bin, is a step too far. In the pocket to be used when surrounded by people to offer them protection (regardless of proof one way or another) is my intention. If those around me are happy to go maskless, so will I, if they are all still worried and wearing masks I will put mine on. It doesn't cost me anything , and if it makes those nearby feel safer that's ok with me

Whilst typing this my neighbour drove up in his pick up (Big Lad about 27/28 years old. Nobody else in pick up, door opened he jumps out ........... wearing a black mask ............ that wasn't even necessary before the mask mandate was lifted ...... so I suspect he will continue to wear it when out and about

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Post by FrazeeDK » June 28, 2022, 4:30 pm

make your assessment based on your age and possible vulnerabilities. I'll continue to wear my N95 in crowded areas and use the alky hand-washing stations. Can't hurt. In open areas, driving with the wife, and less crowded venues, no need now..
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Post by rick » June 28, 2022, 5:05 pm

Covid still around, and a lot more than a couple of thousand aday - just people use a rapid test and stay at home. My extended family has had 6 members sick this month, plus one neighbour. Thos is more than the total in the previous 2 years. Daughters class at school averages one case a week.

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Post by Khun Paul » June 28, 2022, 5:18 pm

One should keep ones own counsel depending on health and personal circumstances . I saee thwe Motorcyclists which used to make me laugh no helmets but masks, now wear neither ...Death rate going up again.

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Post by Barney » June 28, 2022, 6:47 pm

Flew into udon last night.
Mask was in the bin as I left the exit door.


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Post by jackspratt » June 28, 2022, 7:07 pm

fatbob wrote:
June 28, 2022, 2:57 pm
I happened to be in Aus when the mask mandate was lifted, instantly 99% of people threw them away, ....
Keep in mind that fatbob's anecdote is just that ..... an anecdote.

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Re: no masks?

Post by fatbob » June 28, 2022, 7:42 pm

jackspratt wrote:
June 28, 2022, 7:07 pm
fatbob wrote:
June 28, 2022, 2:57 pm
I happened to be in Aus when the mask mandate was lifted, instantly 99% of people threw them away, ....
Keep in mind that fatbob's anecdote is just that ..... an anecdote.
Not my anecdote, just an observation of what went down. Get your facts right.

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Post by jackspratt » June 28, 2022, 7:44 pm

I didn't quote any facts, and neither did you.

Sounds like an anecdote to me.

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Post by tamada » June 28, 2022, 8:01 pm

Has anyone seen the published "R" infection factor from the MOPH? In the UK, it's gone back above 1.0 in the 30 days up to 22 June. Gone from 0.8 to 1.4 in about 60 days.
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Post by Barney » June 28, 2022, 8:35 pm

tamada wrote:Has anyone seen the published "R" infection factor from the MOPH? In the UK, it's gone back above 1.0 in the 30 days up to 22 June. Gone from 0.8 to 1.4 in about 60 days.
And British news has what to do with Udon?

If you have an appointment or a need to go to the Udon land office.
Better check by phone as my trusted spy in there has just now told me that it’s closed due to Covid. Maybe 10 cases
Masks didn’t help.


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Re: no masks?

Post by tamada » June 28, 2022, 8:44 pm

Barney wrote:
June 28, 2022, 8:35 pm
tamada wrote:Has anyone seen the published "R" infection factor from the MOPH? In the UK, it's gone back above 1.0 in the 30 days up to 22 June. Gone from 0.8 to 1.4 in about 60 days.
And British news has what to do with Udon?

If you have an appointment or a need to go to the Udon land office.
Better check by phone as my trusted spy in there has just now told me that it’s closed due to Covid. Maybe 10 cases
Masks didn’t help.


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DID YOU NOTICE I ASKED ABOUT THE "R" INFECTION RATE IN THAILAND FROM THEIR MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH?

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Re: no masks?

Post by tamada » June 28, 2022, 8:50 pm

At the end of March 2020, the Thai Effective reproduction or "R" number was 1 (0.68 – 1.5). Apparently they stopped issuing updates after this date.
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