Bangkok Reports

[Allover]

You consider those numbers to be reliable? Even though Thailand was an international travel hub at the start of corona and left the gogos and everything else open for at least a full two months after their first case on Jan 13. Yet, they claim the most deaths they had in any single day was 4 with a total of 58. And zero deaths in the past month.

Those numbers sound reasonable to you?

I didn't believe the Thai reported numbers at all. Not until I lost a friend in Isaan and Getting Fed Up actually found a listing for his death. Thanks again, GFU. I now believe the numbers reported are reasonably close, especially the number of deaths. To be sure some Thai deaths were misidentified as see-19 (or not) especially early on as Thailand learned about the disease. But that happened in every country.

I only wish the USA had things under control like Thailand. I happen to live in Los Angeles county where the virus is running wild. I heard we were #1 (worst) in the USA recently.

[Plush Tiger]

No one knows the actual numbers in any country but the OP had only 3 deaths reported as opposed to 58 in your link. The virus is still out there so Thailand like most other countries that are opening back up can expect the actual number of cases and deaths to rise, regardless of the number they report.

I am not in Thailand for the time being but following the situation closely as I'd like to return there whenever the situation improves and travel open. Given that lots of countries massage the number, it sort of levels the field and it seems that the situation is quite good in Thailand as compared to Europe, the Americas and some other countries. Numbers might be a few thousands more but it seems to be no where near some countries such as the Philippines where the pandemic unfortunately for them seems to be in full swing.

[GettingFedUp]

Those numbers sound reasonable to you?

Smoothy,

No one is saying they have identified every case during the last 6 months or that there are definitely no undetected cases left in Thailand. However, from my experience being here and looking into the available data with a critical eye I certainly believe they provide a realistic indication of the true picture. I had a lot of scepticism back in March but the harder I looked the less likely significant rigging of the numbers seemed likely.

There are lots of conspiracy theorists who denounce the information as being manipulated to allow the Government to use the situation to justify the rule by emergency decree. They conveniently overlook that if the Government were manipulating data for this purpose they would be announcing higher numbers to justify the ongoing emergency decree.

If the information was going to be manipulated, then surely the cluster from Lumpini Boxing Stadium, which is the largest to date, would have been hushed up? Given the Boxing Stadium is owned by the Army and the event went ahead even though all such places had been ordered shut this was where a cover up would have happened if anywhere.

I have not seen a single whistle blower on any of the platforms shouting "my hospital is overwhelmed", "the mortuaries are overflowing" or "the Government covered up my husband's death". There was one gentleman on here who questioned that a friend of his had passed away and not been reported, but a look at the available data identified a probable match which he subsequently verified.

There was a piece on National Geographic a few days ago https://www.nationalgeographic.com/h...ning-foothold/ from a Thai photo journalist. "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 work has been frustrating at times, not because there've been so many cases but because there've been so few. Much to my relief, I am gradually running out of things to shoot. " Now the nay sayers cry that he couldn't write bad news because it would be against the decree, but had he had bad news to tell then it would have appeared without his byline and probably been syndicated to far more outlets and for far more money than National Geographic paid. I almost get a sense of the guy's disappointment at not getting the scoop of the year.

One recurring theme from a lot of the stuff I've seen about "how it was done" is the network of 1 million health volunteers, which allowed both contact tracing and preliminary screening in "at risk" areas (so temperature check and any symptoms) to be rolled out quickly to the rural masses. Simply put you cannot swab test nearly 70 million people, and you cannot test even 5% of them given the resources available and their geographic dispersal.

Finally, I usually avoid commenting on politics in general and Thai politics in particular, and I am certainly not going to enter into a discussion about the state of Thai democracy (or lack thereof depending on viewpoint), the use of emergency decree to govern in the situation or any of that kerfuffle. But I would pose the question "Has not having to worry about approval ratings or re-election freed the politicians to chose the right decision rather than the popular decision?" I am not picking on any country or political party, but some of the restrictions here have been hugely unpopular with Thais but, fingers crossed, thus far effective.

[Run Mann]

https://covid19.who.int/region/searo/country/th

With 3,162 cases and 58 deaths Thailand has been spared by the pandemic. Even if these are self reported numbers, there's a minimum of cross checking and they seem reliable.

No one knows the actual numbers in any country but the OP had only 3 deaths reported as opposed to 58 in your link. The virus is still out there so Thailand like most other countries that are opening back up can expect the actual number of cases and deaths to rise, regardless of the number they report.

[Smoothy]

https://covid19.who.int/region/searo/country/th

With 3,162 cases and 58 deaths Thailand has been spared by the pandemic. Even if these are self reported numbers, there's a minimum of cross checking and they seem reliable.

You consider those numbers to be reliable? Even though Thailand was an international travel hub at the start of corona and left the gogos and everything else open for at least a full two months after their first case on Jan 13. Yet, they claim the most deaths they had in any single day was 4 with a total of 58. And zero deaths in the past month.

Those numbers sound reasonable to you?

[Danny Duck]

I hear short time rooms are going to be mandated to install see thru windows. Police need to make sure masks are being worn during intimate relations.

[Plush Tiger]

Where are you getting these numbers from?

https://covid19.who.int/region/searo/country/th

With 3,162 cases and 58 deaths Thailand has been spared by the pandemic. Even if these are self reported numbers, there's a minimum of cross checking and they seem reliable.

[Run Mann]

Trump has dropped the ball big time. The Covid19 is going wild and Trump is not doing anything to stop it. Thailand has been great and has only 3 deaths. 3000 cases of Covid19 and 99% recovery.

RL.

Where are you getting these numbers from?

[Robert Long]

Because you don't know what you getting beforehand.

Danny, you need to discuss your needs with a lady before you seal the deal. Would you buy anything with out testing it first and checking it out? Take a minute and tell her what you want and always include a shower. They stand on the road and get sweaty or dance in a bar and get real sticky. If you love to DATY, it must be clean and recently washed. I've never met a lady that didn't want a good licking, 555.

Chock dee kop my friend.

RL.

[Robert Long]

I for one am probably done with Thailand.

Just as an aside, I have been using the same travel ins company for many years, 6-11 months at a time. My new policy will be about $300 per month for $100 K and Covid protection. I now pay $143.

I went over to Cambodia before Covid to avoid Immigration hassles, figured it would be easy to roll in and out of Bangkok / Thailand as I pleased. O well. Then I get the $3000 deposit malarky here in Cambo.

After 25 years, its tough to think that I won't be going back to Thailand for the foreseeable future, and at my age, could be never again. And as much as I love Cambodia, I wouldn't give them $3000 for a Covid entrance fee, so when I leave here (my Visa is up in March), looks like I'm going to the USA and staying for a while.

O well, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Porsches are being heavily discounted, guess its time to see America first as they say. I was lucky enough to be able to enjoy Thailand during some great years, but times change. Good luck in your wanderings guys and take care.

Trump has dropped the ball big time. The Covid19 is going wild and Trump is not doing anything to stop it. Thailand has been great and has only 3 deaths. 3000 cases of Covid19 and 99% recovery. I 'm an American but I might decide to stay here in Phuket. Why go home if everyone is sick? Pence is now lying about increased Covid19 cases. The republican's have lost their minds and will loose many seats in congress.

Good luck to you in the USA, stay safe and healthy.

RL.

[RacShack]

Because you don't know what you getting beforehand.

No but immediately when you do, you don't stay around any longer, he seen several bad signs way before any money exchange hands; a real monger is out the door; and also what he wanted should of been discussed before they made it that far! Reread both posts.

[Danny Duck]

First sigh, you have money up, 2nd not want to shower; a pro monger is out the door! Why do people continue to pay for lackluster performance?

Because you don't know what you getting beforehand.

[Turgid]

............ After few minute I asked to change on cowgirl to see her boobs bouncing and feeling them, but there again, can only touch them, no licking / kissing them. ...........

Whenever I go with a working girl the very first thing I do is to lie next to her with both of us naked. I then kiss her boobs and suck her nipples, if that's not allowed I end the session there and then and if in a brothel and I've already paid demand my money back. Me sucking on her nipples is an absolute must as is a BJ and sex. I have been refused kissing, BBBJ and DATY but I definitely would not be refused boob sucking.

[RacShack]

So I pass by soi 4 this evening and saw more bar open and more girls on the street and of course on the bar, but not so much busy in term of customers. Also, I finally give a try to a black girl staying near to Nana condo. Her name was Candice, tall, great ass, nice heavy boobs, long curly hair, quite cute face, coming from Tanzania. Asking for 2000 thb the ST, told her 1500 and she agreed. Went to her room in Nana condo, asked for the money which I showed her but keep it in my pant till the end. First the girl didn't take shower, I asked her to, but she insisted just taking one just 30 mn ago. Got naked and started to suck, which actually was quite OK as she could go quite deep. But after 1 mn asked to fuck, which I asked to get more sucked. She continued for 2-3 mn, then again insisted to fuck. Took her stand up as she is quite tall, what an amazing round ass and firm, she moves it quite well, but, I don't feel the mood of a good fun. After few minute I asked to change on cowgirl to see her boobs bouncing and feeling them, but there again, can only touch them, no licking / kissing them. Just few minutes and she start looks annoyed, saying I take too long time. Told her to turn on reverse so I could see her ass and that I would cum soon. She did it, view is nice, but really no mood at all, its like fucking a robot. Then asked if I can cum on her mouth? "no", boobs? "No", ass? "OK but quick". So I stand up put her on doggy and give all my best to cum on top of it. Well after that she went to the bathroom to shower, but without soap. Was finally happy not to have kiss lick any part of her body. Would I go back, certainly not! Liked her body, but it was so boring and no hygienic. At least I gave a try to my curiosity and fantasy.

First sigh, you have money up, 2nd not want to shower; a pro monger is out the door! Why do people continue to pay for lackluster performance?

[Goferring]

I found both these books quite entertaining and well worth the time spent reading them.

The Harship Posting series is written in the same vein and also a good laugh. It helps if the reader is / was an expat or frequent visitor and can relate to the stories.

Enjoy. G.