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Jul 28, 2021, 1:35 am
#826
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not only the 90 infections per week threshold counts....
Sandbox gets dirty (bangkokpost.com)
Sandbox gets dirty (bangkokpost.com)
Jul 28, 2021, 3:09 am
#827
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I can't imagine anyone is surprised...time to blame the migrant workers I guess.
Some of these people gloating about how perfect the sandbox is, while the bulk of Thailand is stricken with a massive wave, are both shameful and tone-deaf. The sooner they're gone the better.
Phuket marks record 38 new local infections, Patong workers camp in isolation
PHUKET: A workers’ camp in Patong has been put under ‘Bubble and Seal’ isolation for one month after 13 workers there tested positive for COVID-19 as Phuket officials yesterday marked a record 38 local infections on one day, not including two Sandbox arrivals who were also recorded as testing positive yesterday (July 27).
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...tion-80844.php
Some of these people gloating about how perfect the sandbox is, while the bulk of Thailand is stricken with a massive wave, are both shameful and tone-deaf. The sooner they're gone the better.
Phuket marks record 38 new local infections, Patong workers camp in isolation
PHUKET: A workers’ camp in Patong has been put under ‘Bubble and Seal’ isolation for one month after 13 workers there tested positive for COVID-19 as Phuket officials yesterday marked a record 38 local infections on one day, not including two Sandbox arrivals who were also recorded as testing positive yesterday (July 27).
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...tion-80844.php
Jul 28, 2021, 6:06 am
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I can't imagine anyone is surprised...time to blame the migrant workers I guess.
Some of these people gloating about how perfect the sandbox is, while the bulk of Thailand is stricken with a massive wave, are both shameful and tone-deaf. The sooner they're gone the better.
Some of these people gloating about how perfect the sandbox is, while the bulk of Thailand is stricken with a massive wave, are both shameful and tone-deaf. The sooner they're gone the better.
nobody claims the sandbox is perfect, but it is a step towards bringing back some desparately needed tourists. [overly personalized comment removed by moderator]
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Jul 28, 2021, 10:27 pm
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Phuket ‘Third Wave’ COVID infections breach 1,000
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID-19 situation report for yesterday (July 28) has marked 24 new infections, bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to over 1,000.
The 24 new local infections did not include one Phuket Sandbox arrival testing positive for COVID-19 and three more Phuket residents infected with COVID-19 in other provinces brought back to the island for treatment under the “Bring Phuket people home” policy.
As such, the 24 new cases bring the total number of new local infections on the island in the past seven days to 160.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...-000-80849.php
PHUKET: The Phuket Provincial Public Health Office (PPHO) daily COVID-19 situation report for yesterday (July 28) has marked 24 new infections, bringing the total number of people recognised as infected with COVID-19 in Phuket since Apr 3 to over 1,000.
The 24 new local infections did not include one Phuket Sandbox arrival testing positive for COVID-19 and three more Phuket residents infected with COVID-19 in other provinces brought back to the island for treatment under the “Bring Phuket people home” policy.
As such, the 24 new cases bring the total number of new local infections on the island in the past seven days to 160.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...-000-80849.php
Jul 28, 2021, 11:51 pm
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The fundamental problem is that Thailand is trying to attract tourist dollars, while at the same time pursuing an unachievable zero cases policy, in the face of an ongoing, completely inexcusable failure to secure an adequate supply of effective vaccines. It's doomed to fail and all just very sad.
Jul 29, 2021, 12:04 am
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Huge start-up costs, huge on-going costs, so break-even was months and thousands of 'boxers off, and no plans for what happens if cases spike.
Like everything the regime touches, no amount of lipstick will make this thing into anything other than a pig.
Slap a giant DNR sign on this foolishness. Get back to me when 70%/50 mm people have been fully vaxxed with a real vaccine.
Overthrowing a government is easy. Governing effectively, not so easy.
Like everything the regime touches, no amount of lipstick will make this thing into anything other than a pig.
Slap a giant DNR sign on this foolishness. Get back to me when 70%/50 mm people have been fully vaxxed with a real vaccine.
Overthrowing a government is easy. Governing effectively, not so easy.
Jul 29, 2021, 4:55 am
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Jul 29, 2021, 5:45 pm
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Phuket governor orders entire island sealed off
The Phuket governor has ordered the entire island sealed off, with travellers from other provinces not allowed to enter Phuket starting from Aug 3, while the fate of the Phuket Sandbox scheme is yet to be determined.
A provincial order, signed by Governor Narong Woonciew on Thursday, outlined the stiffer travel restrictions in Phuket. People from outside the province are prohibited from travelling to Phuket with the exception of those transporting essential goods, students, and emergency medical services. Those exempt are still required to be fully vaccinated and have proof to show at the entry checkpoint.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...and-sealed-off
The Phuket governor has ordered the entire island sealed off, with travellers from other provinces not allowed to enter Phuket starting from Aug 3, while the fate of the Phuket Sandbox scheme is yet to be determined.
A provincial order, signed by Governor Narong Woonciew on Thursday, outlined the stiffer travel restrictions in Phuket. People from outside the province are prohibited from travelling to Phuket with the exception of those transporting essential goods, students, and emergency medical services. Those exempt are still required to be fully vaccinated and have proof to show at the entry checkpoint.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand...and-sealed-off
Jul 30, 2021, 12:16 am
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Jul 30, 2021, 12:40 am
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instead of posting endless news from mainstream media, I would be interested in eyewhitness reports from the sandbox.
How do they see the recent restrictions and development?
How do they see the recent restrictions and development?
Jul 30, 2021, 2:20 am
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Looks like some local Thais are expressing their views on the situation...
Police probe staged protest photos of bodies left on Phuket Town streets
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched an investigation into staged photos posted online showing white shrouds spattered with blood strewn on the streets of Phuket Town in protest over the government’s handling of the current outbreak of COVID-19.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/police...eets-80869.php
Police probe staged protest photos of bodies left on Phuket Town streets
PHUKET: Phuket Provincial Police have launched an investigation into staged photos posted online showing white shrouds spattered with blood strewn on the streets of Phuket Town in protest over the government’s handling of the current outbreak of COVID-19.
https://www.thephuketnews.com/police...eets-80869.php
Jul 30, 2021, 6:24 pm
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Article posted/linked here has been published in Thailand, and is submitted here without any comment from me.
Sandbox bookings ease amid uptick
Forward bookings for the Phuket sandbox in August are decelerating as cases of Covid-19 mount on the southern island province.
Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deputy governor for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, said hotel reservations for August over the last few days had grown 10%, down from more than 15% per day prior to the latest outbreak.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...se-amid-uptick
Sandbox bookings ease amid uptick
Forward bookings for the Phuket sandbox in August are decelerating as cases of Covid-19 mount on the southern island province.
Siripakorn Cheawsamoot, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) deputy governor for Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas, said hotel reservations for August over the last few days had grown 10%, down from more than 15% per day prior to the latest outbreak.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/business...se-amid-uptick
Jul 31, 2021, 12:48 am
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Article posted/linked here has been published in Thailand, and is submitted here without any comment from me.
Phuket local infections over seven days tops 200
The 35 new local infections bring the total number of new local infections on the island in the past seven days to 209, as follows:
July 24 - 11 new cases
July 25 - 28 new cases
July 26 - 23 new cases
July 27 - 38 new cases
July 28 - 24 new cases
July 29 - 50 new cases
July 30 - 35 new cases
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...-200-80875.php
Phuket local infections over seven days tops 200
The 35 new local infections bring the total number of new local infections on the island in the past seven days to 209, as follows:
July 24 - 11 new cases
July 25 - 28 new cases
July 26 - 23 new cases
July 27 - 38 new cases
July 28 - 24 new cases
July 29 - 50 new cases
July 30 - 35 new cases
https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket...-200-80875.php
Jul 31, 2021, 12:53 pm
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Just because censorship is enforced inside Thailand in no way means that those of us outside the country should limit our speech because the military dictatorship doesn't like it.