Rants, Stupid Shit and Coronavirus in Thailand

So am I now stuck in a sick Thai purgatory of vague regulations and ever changing policies.

So the other morning (NYC Time) I wake up to news that Thai Pass is hitting down at noon. I quickly buy an insurance policy and get my other docs in order and submit my application for Jan 21st arrival under Test and Go at 7:15 am. At 9:15 am, much to my surprise, I receive approval with the QR code. I was amazed it got done without any problems so close to the deadline.

Now I read the official policy and it says that they are only letting approved people in until January 10th under Test and Go. Huh? WTF? Why did you just approve my Jan 21 arrival? My first reaction is to freak out but after a deep breath, I am just going to wait and see what happens. Things could always change tomorrow and usually do. I have a few weeks to cancel what I've booked so I have some time. Just shows how hard it is to actually book a trip to Thailand right now.

[QUOTE=BananaBoi;2641777]Israeli man tests positive for COVID on Dec. 17 and leaves his hotel on Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Heads down to Pattaya. Then heads up to Koh Samui. Spreading his love in a different way.[/QUOTE]He is in the hospital now, and soon will be in the monkey house.

[QUOTE=Nyc6969;2642096]So am I now stuck in a sick Thai purgatory of vague regulations and ever changing policies.

So the other morning (NYC Time) I wake up to news that Thai Pass is hitting down at noon. I quickly buy an insurance policy and get my other docs in order and submit my application for Jan 21st arrival under Test and Go at 7:15 am. At 9:15 am, much to my surprise, I receive approval with the QR code. I was amazed it got done without any problems so close to the deadline.

Now I read the official policy and it says that they are only letting approved people in until January 10th under Test and Go. Huh? WTF? Why did you just approve my Jan 21 arrival? My first reaction is to freak out but after a deep breath, I am just going to wait and see what happens. Things could always change tomorrow and usually do. I have a few weeks to cancel what I've booked so I have some time. Just shows how hard it is to actually book a trip to Thailand right now.[/QUOTE]Not sure you got the right details. Check the newsletter from Richard Barrow and see if it details your case.

[QUOTE=Explorer8939;2642106]He is in the hospital now, and soon will be in the monkey house.[/QUOTE]No he is not in the hospital but he is in custody. He has tested negative 3 times in a row so the original test was a false positive. He is being charged with failing to abide by disease-control measures in violation of the emergency decree. The offence carries a maximum penalty of two years in prison and / or fine of 40,000 baht. I hope he receives the maximum penalty, he will probably be fined 40,000 baht and be deported.

I don't understand why he bolted before even knowing the test results. Did he not know he had to stay? The hotel Association is eluding there was a breakdown in communication.

Thai news is questioning how odd it is he tested positive at the hotel but since it is now in the news he amazingly tested negative 3 times.

As a goodwill gesture in this time of festive cheer may I offer my sincere sympathy to the antivaxers among us as their dear beloved leader has just these poor souls adrift and rudderless in a sea of confusion.

Anybody knows where to find a good place to do PCR-test in Bangkok? I need to do it 48 hours before I fly back to my country.

[QUOTE=Leoaff12;2642582]Anybody knows where to find a good place to do PCR-test in Bangkok? I need to do it 48 hours before I fly back to my country.[/QUOTE]That's been answered here. You can read it in the appropriate thread.

First steps to realizing we may just have to live with it forever. Anyone think Thailand will follow suit?

"News Alert: CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days. ".

[QUOTE=MrEnternational;2643578]First steps to realizing we may just have to live with it forever. Anyone think Thailand will follow suit?

"News Alert: CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days. ".[/QUOTE]No, they are going to save face at any cost. Skip a test there now and face up to two years and up to 45 K baht fine. Making changes to the best or making changes at customer request is the hardest thing to do. Thailand will be the last country to return on my list while this shit show malady lasts with the governments.

[QUOTE=Questner;2643620]No, they are going to save face at any cost. Skip a test there now and face up to two years and up to 45 K baht fine. Making changes to the best or making changes at customer request is the hardest thing to do. Thailand will be the last country to return on my list while this shit show malady lasts with the governments.[/QUOTE]So we've all read here about the horror stories of being sent to a Thai hospital after testing positive for covid, having no symptoms and getting stuck with the hospital bill. And it seems like the Thai people pretty much 'fall in line' with the rule of getting tested and off to hospital seeing that they don't get a bill. But what do you do if your staying with a Thai who says you should go get tested because they think they have covid? What do you do if you have light symptoms but your basically staying solo? If your planning a trip to Thailand (or any country) this is something you should think about.

My first thought would be to self quarantine and avoid any hospital stays unless the symptoms are severe. I would do the same at home, self quarantine and wait for it to pass. But in a foreign country is this an option for a foreigner? Would telling the girl that you were with that you tested negative be acceptable even if you didn't take a test? If you want to avoid a costly hospital stay along these lines in my mind the solution is simple. Don't keep a single girl as a permanent GF. Break the link to the girl who said to you that you should take a covid test. Telling her you have another girl your seeing is much easier than going down the path of lying about getting tested.

The old days of finding a few steady girls might be gone if you want to avoid a trip to the hospital and a financial hit.

[QUOTE=Breadman;2643726]So we've all read here about the horror stories of being sent to a Thai hospital after testing positive for covid, having no symptoms and getting stuck with the hospital bill. And it seems like the Thai people pretty much 'fall in line' with the rule of getting tested and off to hospital seeing that they don't get a bill. But what do you do if your staying with a Thai who says you should go get tested because they think they have covid? What do you do if you have light symptoms but your basically staying solo? If your planning a trip to Thailand (or any country) this is something you should think about.

My first thought would be to self quarantine and avoid any hospital stays unless the symptoms are severe. I would do the same at home, self quarantine and wait for it to pass. But in a foreign country is this an option for a foreigner? Would telling the girl that you were with that you tested negative be acceptable even if you didn't take a test? If you want to avoid a costly hospital stay along these lines in my mind the solution is simple. Don't keep a single girl as a permanent GF. Break the link to the girl who said to you that you should take a covid test. Telling her you have another girl your seeing is much easier than going down the path of lying about getting tested.

The old days of finding a few steady girls might be gone if you want to avoid a trip to the hospital and a financial hit.[/QUOTE]I don't know about all of your scenarios, but as an expat living here I was allowed to self quarantine in my condo.

[QUOTE=HoustonPlayer;2643827]I don't know about all of your scenarios, but as an expat living here I was allowed to self quarantine in my condo.[/QUOTE]Well a Thai girl I know had a positive test result without symptoms and was sent to a 'hospital' for a week. So not so sure the Thai gov't would allow a tourist to self quarantine. Roll of the dice maybe on who does which?

[URL]https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10350201/Europe-Covid-British-tourists-refused-entry-Austrian-airport.html[/URL]

So, 110 Britishers landed in Österreich and were told to FKK off, that the rules had changed and tough shtt the site had not been updated to inform them of this. Note they had been allowed fly. Pedro does not need any more of this nonsense. That is Österreich, one of Europe's richest regions. If they are such clowns, what hope is there in the Land of Smiles?

[QUOTE=Breadman;2643726]My first thought would be to self quarantine and avoid any hospital stays unless the symptoms are severe. I would do the same at home, self quarantine and wait for it to pass. But in a foreign country is this an option for a foreigner? Would telling the girl that you were with that you tested negative be acceptable even if you didn't take a test? If you want to avoid a costly hospital stay along these lines in my mind the solution is simple. Don't keep a single girl as a permanent GF. Break the link to the girl who said to you that you should take a covid test. Telling her you have another girl your seeing is much easier than going down the path of lying about getting tested.

The old days of finding a few steady girls might be gone if you want to avoid a trip to the hospital and a financial hit.[/QUOTE]What is the difference in practice if you fuck same one girl for 7 days or you fuck 7 days different girl each day and catch Covid-19? Is there some way the local authorities will find out that you have been in contact with a person who has Covid? Can the infected girl that you fucked turn you in and force to be tested? Of course if anyone of us has moderate or severe Covid symptoms these days a test is wise to do and proper, symptom based health care accordingly. That is why we have insurances to enter Thailand in case shit happens during the trip and hospital calls.

For me the risk catching Covid seems to be the same in both fuck variations above. But is there a difference in the aftermath of your infection depending how long time you have spent time with a single girl? If not I would not skip a longer term girl if I would find a good one. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.