@Wavehunter
American expat in Thailand
Forum
89 posts
Contacts
1
About me
American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English, Norwegian
Registration: 10 May 2019
Activity
Chiang Mai air pollution by GuestPoster5892
Hi, we are planning to pick Chiang Mai as our retirement city, but heard the city is covered by heavy smog EVERY YEAR between the months of March and April, if it is true, is this a big issue for the local residents ? how serious is the air ...
For any one curious, it seems like we are coming out of the smoky season finally here in Chiang Mai. The stench of smoke was brutal this year with AQI's at dangerously high levels for days on end, but it's all beginning to get MUCH better ... Read More
Thai Government Daily Covid-19 LIVE Briefings...in ENGLISH!
The Thai government is now making daily live televised updates on COVID-19 situation in Thailand...IN ENGLISH by the deputy Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Natapanu Nopakun. These updates are INCREDIBLY INFORMATIVE and well ... Read More
COVID-19: 1 Month Emergency Decree to start on March 26 by Wavehunter
In a televised announcement, the Prime Minister of Thailand announced a 1 month Emergency Decree that will start on 26 march. Details are sketchy but confirmed. More details will come later today. Stay informed and up to ...
For those still concerned about rumors of a 24 hour curfew, you can view the OFFICIAL TV announcement made by the Thai Government (in English) yesturday, 06 April here: https://www.facebook.com/thailandprd/videos/2700111163551847/ If the link does ... Read More
Chiang Mai air pollution by GuestPoster5892
Hi, we are planning to pick Chiang Mai as our retirement city, but heard the city is covered by heavy smog EVERY YEAR between the months of March and April, if it is true, is this a big issue for the local residents ? how serious is the air ...
Considering that Chiang Mai is now considered to be the #1 most polluted city IN THE ENTIRE WORLD, I thought I'd bring this topic back to life. This year has been unbelievably bad! You can view the daily stats on the IQAIR website at ... Read More
COVID-19: 1 Month Emergency Decree to start on March 26 by Wavehunter
In a televised announcement, the Prime Minister of Thailand announced a 1 month Emergency Decree that will start on 26 march. Details are sketchy but confirmed. More details will come later today. Stay informed and up to ...
I've just heard that they might start a 24-hour lockdown, starting on the 10th of April. That's in Isaan, no idea what will follow.=== If you make a comment like that you should really provide a source link, otherwise you are just adding to ... Read More
COVID-19: 1 Month Emergency Decree to start on March 26
In a televised announcement, the Prime Minister of Thailand announced a 1 month Emergency Decree that will start on 26 march. Details are sketchy but confirmed. More details will come later today. Stay informed and up to ... Read More
Official Vietnam Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Info Site by OceanBeach92107
In Vietnamese language. Use android Chrome browser translation option OR share with Google Translate app to read in English: https://ncov.moh.gov.vn/
According to the latest decision of the Ministry of Health of Vietnam, in an effort to speed up Covid-19 testing in Vietnam, they have announced that, in addition to the 3 WHO designated testing centers, a total of 22 laboratories have now been ... Read More
COVID-19 in Thailand...FACTUAL updates, information, and thoughts. by Wavehunter
As an expat living in Thailand right now (Chiang Mai), I'm optimistic about how things are going here right now, but still quite concerned. While everything seems to be on an even-keel here, there is a lot of confusion about what the real state ...
In all fairness to the Thai Government, the situation is a very complex one because the economic impact of the virus is just as critical as the public health aspects, particularly for a country whose economy is as fragile as Thailand's is. Any ... Read More
COVID-19 in Thailand...FACTUAL updates, information, and thoughts. by Wavehunter
As an expat living in Thailand right now (Chiang Mai), I'm optimistic about how things are going here right now, but still quite concerned. While everything seems to be on an even-keel here, there is a lot of confusion about what the real state ...
Australia with closed borders have risen to 21 per million as of 6 am today 22 nd March. The main carries of bringing the Covid 19 into Australia was released as from, tourist's and backpackers who came from the USA. The real truth is that ... Read More
COVID-19 in Thailand...FACTUAL updates, information, and thoughts. by Wavehunter
As an expat living in Thailand right now (Chiang Mai), I'm optimistic about how things are going here right now, but still quite concerned. While everything seems to be on an even-keel here, there is a lot of confusion about what the real state ...
The link (under review in above post) refers to the Lumpini boxing stadium event last week, that is largely responsible for the huge jump in reported cases of COVID-19 in the last few days here in Thailand. Google for the Bangkok Post article ... Read More
COVID-19 in Thailand...FACTUAL updates, information, and thoughts. by Wavehunter
As an expat living in Thailand right now (Chiang Mai), I'm optimistic about how things are going here right now, but still quite concerned. While everything seems to be on an even-keel here, there is a lot of confusion about what the real state ...
I'm not very happy about how things are progressing here in Thailand at the moment, and I really wish the government would get MUCH MORE PRO-ACTIVE in their strategies, and the individual people in charge would all get on the same page with their ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Watching people self-destruct is wonderful.=== Yes, but seeing them destroy a useful and helpful thread in the process is not.So why do it ?=== You are asking me that question? I think someone (not mentioning anyone specific) who was recently ... Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
Watching people self-destruct is wonderful.=== Yes, but seeing them destroy a useful and helpful thread in the process is not. Read More
Vietnam suspends a few nationalities from VISA application by Dan911
The Vietnam Government will deny to issue visa for ALL NATIONALITIES from Mar/15 to Apr/15/2020 (even if they already had the Approval Letter) Please delay or cancel your trip and wait until having the update information from the Vietnam ...
For those who seem to have forgotten the title of this thread, it actually pertains more to people living outside of Vietnam seeking a visa, than those currently living inside its' borders, and is certainly not the private domain of ... Read More
COVID-19 in Thailand...FACTUAL updates, information, and thoughts. by Wavehunter
As an expat living in Thailand right now (Chiang Mai), I'm optimistic about how things are going here right now, but still quite concerned. While everything seems to be on an even-keel here, there is a lot of confusion about what the real state ...
I looked at the Covid 19 tracker and have noticed that the one case from the Hod Hospital has not been added to the list yet it was reported.=== I'm not certain but I believe there is a way to alert them to data that should be updated. Remember ... Read More