Chiwit Thai

[Yamato]

Left home 6am for Maptaput Industrial estate 3hrs from Bangkok. Stopped at a Macdonalds in the highway for breakfast asked the staff sweetly if she could allow me to eat in restaurant, “go to the corner on the left eat quickly and go”. Really wanna her 

My corner

 

It’s been a long time dining out 

 

Really enjoyed the moment

[XianGe]

53 minutes ago, Yamato said:

Left home 6am for Maptaput Industrial estate 3hrs from Bangkok. Stopped at a Macdonalds in the highway for breakfast asked the staff sweetly if she could allow me to eat in restaurant, “go to the corner on the left eat quickly and go”. Really wanna her 

My corner

 

It’s been a long time dining out 

 

Really enjoyed the moment

She showed u her love by giving u additional hash browns?

[Yamato]

4 hours ago, XianGe said:

She showed u her love by giving u additional hash browns?

 

No la the set comes with 2 hashbrowns

 

[XianGe]

3 hours ago, Yamato said:

 

No la the set comes with 2 hashbrowns

 

Sinkieland only 1

[Yamato]

Today in Thailand

 

[aaur4man]

3 hours ago, Yamato said:

Today in Thailand

 

 

Eh the recovery rate very high good what

[Yamato]

[Yamato]

Bored staying at home every day so decided to take a break and check out a downtown hotel for fun.

 

Arriving at the hotel was shocked that its almost deserted

 

When I approached the check-in counter, was greeted by the 2 staff by my last name, asked how do they know its me they told me I'm the only guest checking in that day, really shocked. Taking the lift up and looking at each floor completely no people was really eerie.

 

Booked a deluxe room but staff told me upgraded to a suite, what a delight

 

 

 

 

Nothing much to do, the restaurants in the hotel obviously is closed so only thing to do is drink and bought food back to hotel and enjoy the view and environment for the stay

 

 

A great way to have a break from cooped up at home during this shutdown
 

[Yamato]

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/millions-of-thais-left-out-of-governments-covid-19-cash-relief-scheme

Millions of Thais left out of government's Covid-19 cash relief scheme

 

Commuters on a boat on the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok, on April 15, 2020.PHOTO: REUTERS

 

BANGKOK - Scores of Thai people suffering the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have been left out of a government's financial relief scheme after some were wrongly classified as working in the agricultural sector, which has its own rescue package.

 

Of 24 million applicants for the "No One Left Behind" scheme, which promises 5,000 baht ($218) in cash every month for three months, only about 3.2 million people have recently received the first lot of payment.

 

Although the government said only nine million applicants would be eligible for the payout, many in dire straits held out hope of some relief as the coronavirus outbreak stripped them of earnings from their informal jobs.

 

In a rare protest since Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha took control of the country in 2014, about 100 Thais whose applications were rejected, including street vendors and motorcycle taxi operators, marched to the Finance Ministry on Tuesday (April 14) to demand payment.

 

The government had wrongly categorised some as farmers, saying those employed in the agricultural sector will receive financial support via a different financial scheme. Others were unhappy that they did not receive any money.

 

"The system called me a farmer but I have never had a farm or touched a hoe in my entire life," said clothes vendor Mareena Gakhao.

 

The market where Ms Mareena set up her stall in the southern Surat Thani province has been closed since early March, which has left her with no income.

 

The 42-year-old said she plans to appeal the rejection in the coming days.

 

"I may have to try to sell the clothes if I'm rejected again. I don't mind getting arrested as it's better than starving to death," she added.

 

Thais have also taken their unhappiness online with the "We're not Farmers" hashtag trending as the top tweet in the kingdom earlier this week.

 

The government has advised the public to file appeals online instead of turning up at the Finance Ministry but Mr Chayet Boonyawong said there is no point, adding that there are discrepancies with the government database as well.

 

He said his identification card does not match government records online.

 

"The government's artificial intelligence (AI) system does not know reality," said the 55-year-old, who became a street hawker after losing his job with a shipping company in January.

 

The Covid-19 crisis has exposed the struggles of low-income workers, economists say.

 

"It is quite clear that the people who are most affected are low-income (earners) and they tend to be women. It is this group that needs to be targeted in the 'No One Left Behind' (scheme)," said Chulalongkorn University's Dr Jessica Vechbanyongratana, a labour economist.

 

Lockdown measures have directly affected the jobs of up to 7.1 million people, with those in the service sector and workers on part-time contracts most affected, according to research by a group of Thai economists released this week.

 

Dr Vechbanyongratana suggested that the scheme could provide 3,000 baht or less, "so that everybody gets something to make sure people don't go without food or basic necessities".

 

The Bank of Thailand is expecting the economy to contract by 5.3 per cent this year even as the government is seeking additional financial resources to provide more cash handouts and bailouts, as well as to meet healthcare needs.

 

The government has tabled a Bill seeking loans of one trillion baht, which is expected to be given royal endorsement in the coming weeks, with monies disbursed from May.

 

Economists say it may push Thailand's public debt from 40 per cent of its gross domestic product to up to 57 per cent next year.

 

In a televised address late Friday, Mr Prayut admitted that the government alone does not have all the answers to the Covid-19 crisis and has called on the 20 richest Thais for their help in battling the economic woes.

 

"The tycoons have massive influence in the country’s economy. I’d like to ask them to play a greater role in helping out the country."

[Yamato]

As all barber shops and salons are not allowed to open and its been almost a month of partial shutdown here since Mar/27 top of the head is getting messy and ugly. Only way is DIY or get your barber to come to home for a haircut

 

 

My very kind barber charges me the same as in-shop, 100 baht ($4.40) but I gave him double for his effort and kind gesture, and two bottles of

 

 

Cheers

[Yamato]

[Yamato]

Got bored, took a long drive around Bangkok's Ring Road passed by 2 beautiful bridges

 

Kanchanaphisek Bridge

 

 

Driving across Bhumibol Bridges, at the end can see Bangkok landscape

 

 

[Yamato]

Some good news at least - 

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/deserted-thai-beaches-lure-rare-turtles-to-build-most-nests-in-20-years?cx_testId=20&cx_testVariant=cx_1&cx_artPos=3#cxrecs_s

Deserted Thai beaches lure rare turtles to build most nests in 20 years

 

A photo from March 31, 2020, shows the deserted Patong beach in Phuket.PHOTO: REUTERS

 

BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches bereft of tourists because of the coronavirus pandemic, environmentalists say.

 

From wild boars patrolling the Israeli city of Haifa to deer venturing into London suburbs, virus closures are drawing wildlife into the abandoned streets of many cities.

 

In Thailand, with 2,765 infections and 47 deaths, travel curbs ranging from a ban on international flights to an appeal to citizens to stay home have brought a collapse in tourist numbers, but freed up the beaches for wildlife.

 

The 11 turtle nests authorities have found since last November were the highest number in 20 years, said Kongkiat Kittiwatanawong, the director of the Phuket Marine Biological Center.

 

"This is a very good sign for us because many areas for spawning have been destroyed by humans," he told Reuters. No such nests had been found for the previous five years.

 

"If we compare to the year before, we didn't have this many spawn, because turtles have a high risk of getting killed by fishing gear and humans disturbing the beach."

 

Leatherbacks are the world's largest sea turtles. They are considered endangered in Thailand, and listed as a vulnerable species globally by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

 

They lay their eggs in dark and quiet areas, scarce when tourists thronged the beaches. People have also been known to dig into their nests and steal eggs.

 

Late in March, staff at a national park in the southern province of Phanga Nga bordering the Andaman Sea found 84 hatchlings after monitoring eggs for two months.

[Yamato]

Sunday yesterday woke up and craving for home made chicken curry, went market and made me some nice curry

 

 

 

 

Edited April 20, 2020 by Yamato

[Yamato]

After cooking the curry suddenly felt like having Nasi Lemak, sigh got to cook it then

 

 

 

Had both curry and nasi lemak for dinner

 

 

[Yamato]

This morning woke up for work had leftovers from yesterday

 

 

 

 

 

[Yamato]

Well I can't leave them hungry can I? 

 

 

 

[Yamato]

Good, no more curry, last 2 servings for breakfast a few hours ago

 

My favourite coffee and toast with curry

 

Made this for my maid, curry noodles

[Yamato]

https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30386467?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral

19 new cases in Thailand point to Covid-19 downward trend
Apr 21. 2020

 

 

With 19 new cases confirmed over a 24-hour period, Thailand had its best day this month in the battle against Covid-19. The number of Covid-19 patients in the country increased to 2,811while there was one death, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said on Tuesday (April 21).

 

Total fatalities stood at 48, while 2,108 patients have recovered and returned to their homes and 655 are undergoing treatment in hospitals.

 

Tuesday’s sharp fall in the number of cases offered more proof that the Covid-19 curve in the country might be flattening, and could pave the way for an easing of the nationwide lockdown.

 

On April 9 there were 54 new cases, 50 on April 10, 45 on April 11, 33 on April 12, 28 on April 13, 34 on April 14, 30 on April 15, 29 on April 16, 28 on April 17, 33 on April 18 , 32 on April 19 and 27 on April 20.

 

“The declining number today is the outcome of efforts to contain the virus in the past 14 days,” he said.

 

The report comes as the government and the private sector look at the possibilities of easing some lockdown restrictions.

 

19 new cases in Thailand point to Covid-19 downward trend

 

The number of Covid-19 patients in Thailand increased to 2,811, with 19 new cases confirmed over a 24-hour period and one death, Taweesin Visanuyothin, spokesman of the government’s Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration, said today (April 21).

 

The cases can be divided into three groups.

 

The first group of ten had come into close contact with others previously confirmed as infected.

 

The second group comprised eight people – two had visited crowded areas, one worked in a crowed area, one went to a religious ceremony, two were found during an inspection in Yala, and two discovered before undergoing an operation.

 

The last was a person under state quarantine after returning from the US.

 

Meanwhile, 109 people have recovered and returned home.

 

A 50-year-old male taxi driver who had diabetes and was a smoker died after contracting the virus. He had earlier driven a customer from Lumpini boxing stadium. His symptoms started with a low fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing on March 18. He returned home after being given medicines. However, his condition worsened with high fever on March 23 and he was finally confirmed as a Covid-19 patient the same day. He passed away yesterday.

 

As of today, the number of confirmed cases in the country stands at 2,811, with 655 undergoing treatment and 2,108 having recovered. Forty-eight people have died so far.

 

Eleven provinces have reported new cases in the last seven days – Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Phuket, Chon Buri, Yala, Pattani, Songkhla, Krabi, Narathiwat, Khon Kaen and Chumphon.

 

Globally, there are more than 2.48 million confirmed cases and around 170,000 deaths.

[Yamato]

Was bored yesterday, Sunday. So decided to make myself some chee cheong fan for breakfast. Love it.

 

Left is plain, right is with egg 

 

At the back is the steamer

 

Actually love the plain one more

[Yamato]

Here you go, briefly the process

 

 

 

[Yamato]

My brunch yesterday 

 

[Yamato]

https://thethaiger.com/coronavirus/what-does-the-extension-of-the-emergency-decree-mean

 

What does the extension of the Emergency Decree mean?

 

 

The Covid-19 Centre for Situation Administration announced today that the Emergency Decree for Thailand will be extended, although it technically will not be official until announced in official channels. The announcement has caused many to believe the extension means that nearly all businesses must remain closed and all current restrictions, such as closures of public spaces and beaches, will not be lifted for another month. This is not the case

 

The Emergency Decree mainly allows PM Prayut Chan-o-cha and the CCSA to control and manage the national situation, and help stop the spread, or even a second wave, of Covid-19. But restrictions in place can, and in some cases have, already been eased or strengthened, as the order allows for fluidity based on the overall situation. Many orders and restrictions, like the sale of alcohol, are at the discretion of provincial governors. Without the Emergency Decree, restrictions can’t be applied (or removed) quickly and easily on a national level.

 

Dr. Taweesilp Visanuyothin, spokesman for the CCSA, told the Thai press this afternoon that that the national curfew will very likely remain. Bans on international flights, except for repatriated Thai citizens and a few other exceptions, have now been extended to the end of May. Some domestic travel restrictions will remain. Social and mass gatherings will still be banned.

 

But Tawesilp says the administration will be looking in depth at reopening businesses and easing restrictions, based on a colour coded scale of guidelines, gradually throughout May. Businesses will have to adhere to new health rules and guidelines once opened. These could include the compulsory wearing of face masks in stores, limits to the numbers of people in stores and no special incentives that may create too many customers at one time.

 

Provincial governors also have significant freedom in making decisions about openings for their districts and areas, as much of easing local business measures will be “guidelines” and open to local interpretations. In Chon Buri, for instance, based on the Governor’s discretion, hair salons (a red item on the national chart for opening) have been re-opened for with no problems reported.

 

Orders such as beach and park closures, alcohol bans etc. will be based on the decisions of provincial governors and will likely be announced this week.

 

SOURCE: The Pattaya News

[Yamato]

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/1909315/city-hall-lists-places-for-reopening

City Hall lists places for reopening
published : 28 Apr 2020 at 14:58

 

 

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to reopen restaurants, markets, exercise venues, parks, hairdressers, clinics, animal hospitals and grooming parlours, golf courses and driving ranges.

 

Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang said on Tuesday the city's current lockdown to curb the spread of Covid-19 was set to expire at midnight on Thursday. 

 

The BMA had informed the government of its plan to reopen venues in eight categories, with strict conditions to ensure disease control. The communicable disease committee would make a decision on Wednesday.

He said restaurants would have to seat customers 1.5 metres apart, comply with opening hours as restricted by the emergency decree, and not sell alcoholic beverages.

 

Markets and flea markets would be allowed to sell their usual goods.

 

Sports and exercise facilities would be opened for activities that do not require people to gather closely -  such as walking, running, badminton, tennis and table tennis. Sports that require teams, or players in close contact, would continue to be suspended. They included football, softball, volleyball and basketball, and also fitness classes.

 

Parks would reopen, but visitors would be prohibited from forming groups.

 

Barbers and hairdressers could provide only hair washing, cutting and drying, and must stop for cleaning every two hours. Customers would not be allowed to wait at the shops, and would have to make appointments. Staff would be required to wear face masks and face shields.

 

Pet grooming shops and pet hospitals would reopen, but a customer could bring only one pet at a time. The premises would have to close for cleaning every two hours.

 

Health clinics would reopen, but beauty clinics would remain closed. Golf courses and driving ranges would reopen.

 

Before entering such places, customers must have their body temperature checked, wear a face mask, clean their hands with soap or alcohol, and stay 1.5-2 metres apart from each other, the Bangkok governor said.

 

He did not specify a reopening date, but officials expected it would be Friday.

 

Mr Aswin said he would wait for the government's  decision on whether to lift the ban on sales of alcoholic beverages. 

[Yamato]

Fry noodles for breakfast yesterday