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From Bangkok Post IATA urges rethink over quarantine for tourists Governments should avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Imposing quarantine on arriving travellers keeps countries in isolation and the travel and tourism sector in lockdown, said the association, which represents 290 airlines comprising 82% of global air traffic. "We are proposing a framework with layers of protection to keep sick people from travelling and mitigate the risk of transmission should a traveller discover they were infected after arrival," said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's director-general …

The auspicious Buddhist holidays Asarnha Bucha Day and Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent), also called “Vassa”, will be observed Saturday and Sunday (July 4-5), respectively. As both are major religious holidays, the sale of alcohol is banned by law across the country on both days. As such, the alcohol ban will start at 00:01am Saturday (July 4) and conclude at midnight Sunday night (23:59pm July 5). As both holidays this year occur on the weekend, the Cabinet last week proclaimed that the following Monday and Tuesday (July 6-7) will be substitution public holidays.

From Coconuts Bangkok Plans to create one long holiday in July from the postponed Thai New Year holidays have been called off, the prime minister said today. Speaking at noon today, Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-o-cha said the three Songkran holidays would be rescheduled at different times, though he noted that any working day gaps would also be made holidays. He said there would not be made consecutive to create a long holiday as previously rumored, saying it wasn’t good for government agencies that need to remain at work. Earlier this month, Culture Minister Ittipol Khunpluem said they might come as soon as July 7, adding to a lo…

My March holiday I had to cancel due to corona. I am very eager to go again. Do I understand it correctly from 1 July it is possible to travel to Thailand? I assume without a mandatory two week isolation? Else pointless to go for me. Waste of my vacation days of which I don’t have many. I normally never go in summer, but will make an exception this year.

All businesses and activities suspended to control the spread of coronavirus disease will be allowed to resume on July 1 - including entertainment venues and "soapy massage" parlours. Full story: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1940316/all-business-to-resume-on-july-1

The first coronavirus case outside of Chinaappeared in Thailand. When the news hit in January, uneasiness spread among the population. Few people seemed confident that our government could handle the situation. After all, the minister of public health is a business tycoon without any background in health—unless you count his advocacy for legalizing marijuana. Many of us thought that we would have to take care of ourselves, as usual. Expecting the worst, I began photographing Bangkok in the early days of the pandemic. I was especially afraid of a runaway outbreak in the city’s slums and that our healthcare facilities would be overrun. It didn’t turn out that way. The …

The current Stickman Bangkok column is dedicated to an interview with the curator of the Patpong Museum. it includes a few bombshells: an imminent, Twlight-like destiny for Soi 4 along with Silom sois 1 and 2. https://www.stickmanbangkok.com/weekly-column/2020/06/the-curator-talks-patpong/

First, lets be adults, and realize that we can all make our own decisions and live with the consequences of them. If I wanted to hear someone preach, I would go to church. That said, are there spas/locations where you can negotiate for raw? If so, how has the process been?

From MSN WHO official: Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus 'very rare' A top World Health Organization official on Monday said that it appears "very rare," for an asymptomatic person with coronavirus to transmit the virus to another person, a potential bit of good news in the fight against the virus. "From the data we have it still seems to be rare that an asymptomatic person actually transmits onward to a secondary individual," said Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO's technical lead for COVID-19, when asked about the issue at a press briefing. She noted the answer is not definitive. "We are constantly looking at this data and we're trying to get more informa…

Will things be "normal" by December....who knows. I needed to have something on the horizon to look forward to and used miles for this trip that can be re-deposited if not. Now looking for hotels that are offering free cancellation just in case as well. Most of the low prices I'm seeing is for non refundable rates, even if travel isn't allowed. Thought I'd start a thread that would get some momentum going , talking about when everyone is thinking about returning Let me know if you guys see deals for hotels, BKK & Pattaya

COVID-19: Thailand’s Looming Second Wave Can Thailand avoid following in Singapore’s footsteps by upgrading its treatment of migrant workers? Health experts warn that Thailand is vulnerable to a second wave of COVID-19 infections due to neglect of the country’s massive migrant labor sector. Migrant workers often live in squalid, cramped conditions without adequate sanitation and poor access to medical care. Thai media has fanned anti-migrant prejudice creating a “us” (Thai citizens) versus “them” mentality. But Dr. Vit Suwanvanichkij, an epidemiologist with long experience of assisting migrant communities, warned that “COVID-19 does not distinguish b…

Do you always play safe? I have to admit that condom is not my favourite and if bottom goes along, I like to do BB. It gives so much more pleasure to me. Risks as top are to me quite negligible. And I don't have myself any STDs either to spread.

From The Nation Wealthy returnees are being given the choice of a luxury upgrade for their mandatory quarantine, the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) revealed on Thursday (May 21). State officials have been providing the alternative state quarantine for people “who need more options” during the 14-day quarantine period, said CCSA spokesman Dr Taweesin Visanuyothin. Currently, returnees are either sent to local quarantine (provided by provincial authorities) or state quarantine (government facilities provided for people who arrive on planes). However, a third option is available for people who are willing to pay more for …

Link Complete end to lockdown on July 1 State of emergency likely to end June 30 The government has set July 1 for the lift of all business and activity lockdowns ordered earlier to cope with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), said the National Security Council chief. These include interprovincial and international travel, as well as the end of emergency decree and curfew. NSC secretary-general Gen Somsak Rungsita said on Thursday that the lift of restrictions would be a complete reopening of the country. Officials would next month prepare measures for the reopening. "Authorities will have serious discussions because after the emergency…

....that I just needed something to make me smile. This video about a Filipino and his dog did it for me. At least they have each other. It also made me more aware that when I say I miss Thailand, what I'm really missing are moments of intimacy. And the older I get, that matters more than all the other reasons for wanting to return.

For out of work barboys, masseurs, etc out of work and no money for food. Sun Bar - Jomtien was giving out en masse free food packed for take out 14:00 March 30 An excellent and worthy cause. https://www.facebook.com/AsianNeedHelpThailand/ Donation leetchi page link: https://www.leetchi.com/c/help-for-give-food-Jomtien-complex (borrowed from Colmx post on Sawasdee) Paypal send to Gildas44@aol.com guess this was a one day occurrence. i was hoping this was daily and hoping to donate many times.

From Bangkok Post Bangkok traffic back to gridlock as coronavirus measures ease Cars, trucks and motorcycles jostled on Monday in a return of the capital's familiar gridlock as commuters headed back to work in the second phase of easing coronavirus restrictions to get the economy back on track. As snarl-ups grew in Bangkok's notoriously congested streets, travellers headed to its northern bus terminal to get out to the provinces for the first time since March, most sitting beside empty seats, in line with social distancing rules. Queues formed on Sunday at the reopening of the country’s malls, where some operators are using touch-less elevators and depl…

From Coconuts Bangkok You can't make this stuff up - https://coconuts.co/bangkok/news/thai-masseuses-may-soon-get-back-to-work-but-only-below-the-belt/

True or not --I don't know. MPORTANT: The ban on sale of alcohol will be lifted on Sunday 3rd May. More information will be released tomorrow but it looks like the only stipulation is that you must takeaway. You cannot drink on the premises. Source: นักดื่มเฮ! เปิดขายเหล้า-เบียร์ แต่ต้องซื้อกลับ เริ่ม 3 พ.ค. เลขาสมช.ยัน https://www.khaosod.co.th/breaking-news/news_4053275

From Bangkok Post Govt mulls easing more curbs Shopping malls and large retail outlets selling construction materials will be allowed to reopen as lockdown mea­sures are eased further on May 17 if there is no surge in new infections. China and South Korea will also be the first countries to be removed from a list of the government's dangerous communicable disease zones. The issues were discussed at a meeting of the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, the CCSA spokesman, said the centre will gather opinions about the next round of disease control relaxat…

There were no new infections of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) reported in Thailand on Wednesday, for the first time since the pandemic began to spread here, and no new deaths. Safe distancing is the norm, as people queue to receive assistance packages at Wat Rakhang Khositaram in Bangkok on Wednesday morning, when the government announced there were no new Covid-19 cases over the previous 24 hours. (Photo: Chanat Katanyu) There were no new infections of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) reported in Thailand on Wednesday, for the first time since the pandemic began to spread here, and no new deaths. Dr Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the Centre for Covid…

From Bangkok Post Shopping malls, gyms and amusement parks, considered high-density venues, are expected to reopen next if the number of new Covid-19 infections continues to drop for another week. The Public Health Emergency Operation Centre held a meeting with representatives of eight business clusters in the kingdom to discuss preparations for the next stage of easing the coronavirus lockdown. The meeting was also attended by relevant agencies such as the Interior Ministry, the Tourism and Sports Ministry, the Public Health Ministry, City Hall and local governing bodies. It resulted in a nod for the reopening of shopping malls, restaurants and food s…

Having retired now and having a room in Jomptien which I usually visit twice a year I have the option of moving to Pattaya permanently. The question is should I ? Wondering how many others stay alone in Thailand and does it work for you ? Do you get lonely or have you adjusted ? I realize we are all different but would be interested in thoughts of others and particularly if you are already in Thailand. Follow these forums regularly and have gained a lot of help from many here over the past year. Thanks to all who post such great reports and information.

From NYTimes John Singer Sargent’s Drawings Bring His Model Out of the Shadows The best exhibitions tell strong human stories, ones that we might not otherwise know. Such is the case with “Boston’s Apollo: Thomas McKeller and John Singer Sargent” at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, a small show that’s built around a sensational painting, and that has an unreadable relationship at its heart. The Gardner is, of course, in lockdown these days, and there’s no telling when that will end. But its show is compelling enough to make an impact even at a distance, through online images, a stirring short video, and an excellent boo…

As my business is now closed already for 6 weeks due to Covid-19, I am getting bored and take some time to write a report about my latest trip to LOS. During winter, some take a shortski for a long weekend. I don’t like that, so I have booked a 5 day 4 nights trip to Bangkok at the end of January: leaving on Thursday evening after office hours, taking an overnight flight to BKK arriving on Friday afternoon and leaving Tuesday morning and be home on Tuesday evening. Back in the office on Wednesday morning, only missing 3 work days. As I only have a direct flight with Thai leaving at noon and arriving at 6 AM in BKK, I had to take a connecting flight. Last year, I…