News Forum - Emergency Decree extended, but vows not to infringe on freedoms

[Thaiger]

The Emergency Decree that has been declared throughout the Covid-19 pandemic has officially been extended for another 2 months. The decree which declares that Thailand is in an official state of emergency was set to expire on July 31, but this extension covers from August 1 to September 30. This is the 19th time the Emergency Decree has been extended. Prolonging the decree may be welcomed by people who have been staying in Thailand by getting a Covid-19 visa waiver stamp in their passports every month or 2, but also brings worry to people fearful that it could bring more […]

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[Faraday]

What a surprise, I never expected that.

[dmacarelli]

They need it to maintain power, and to continue asmassing their hidden fortunes. Plus, they seem to enjoy the power. 

What even happened to the 2 year transitions period, Cha Cha? 

[Pompies]

The very existence of this illegitimate leadership infringes on our freedoms. And now we suddenly have PCR numbers,cwhich are not increasing in the latest weekly average, being joined by non PCR numbers that suddenly have been dug out of files and waved around as if they are valid when weeks ago we were told that only PCR numbers were relevant. This ruling mob are intent on keeping the state of emergency under false pretences. Just wait until mid September when we see the next excuse trotted out. The CCSA are nothing more than a state security apparatus that uses Covid as an increasingly threadbare veil for it's continuing existence.

[Highlandman]

25 minutes ago, Pompies said:

The very existence of this illegitimate leadership infringes on our freedoms. And now we suddenly have PCR numbers,cwhich are not increasing in the latest weekly average, being joined by non PCR numbers that suddenly have been dug out of files and waved around as if they are valid when weeks ago we were told that only PCR numbers were relevant. This ruling mob are intent on keeping the state of emergency under false pretences. Just wait until mid September when we see the next excuse trotted out. The CCSA are nothing more than a state security apparatus that uses Covid as an increasingly threadbare veil for it's continuing existence.

Yes and I see no evidence they've stopped counting asymptomatic cases. Otherwise, shouldn't we be seeing low triple digit or even double digit cases like in China? The CCSA/government continue to lie, back-flip and do the same things that they have been doing since the beginning, that simply haven't worked.

The Bangkok Post indirectly implied that according to a government spokesperson, the state of emergency will still be around in November, when an APEC meeting will be held in Bangkok. The spokesperson said: "APEC member nations will understand Thailand's need to keep the state of emergency in effect". I call this a clue.

They recently extended the state of emergency covering the three southernmost border provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat for the 68th time, which has been in place since 2004.

I think that gives you an idea of what will likely happen with the Covid state of emergency.

[HolyCowCm]

There is no reason they need to extend under anything Covid. So the only reason can be the control and power.

[Faraday]

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[Giltee]

Perhaps the decree will be with us until after the elections?

[dmacarelli]

49 minutes ago, Transam said:

What hidden fortunes and power from C19.......?

Nobody knows the true extent of the fortunes being made. Covid only decreases resistance to the institutional corruption.

[Dancbmac]

We may be discussing this again this time next year, as my understanding covid-19 is never going away.  China, Thailand, and maybe some other countries haven’t gotten the memo yet it seems

Edited July 9, 2022 by Dancbmac

[Viggen8408]

3 hours ago, Giltee said:

Perhaps the decree will be with us until after the elections?

Pretty much a given. And once those figures have been gilded to enhance existing junta numbers, the decree will continue. Perish the thought the public have options over their own will

[bushav8r]

Please delete this comment.

[Viggen840]

9 hours ago, HolyCowCm said:

There is no reason they need to extend under anything Covid. So the only reason can be the control and power.

So true and only the blind refuse to see

[Viggen840]

9 hours ago, Highlandman said:

Yes and I see no evidence they've stopped counting asymptomatic cases. Otherwise, shouldn't we be seeing low triple digit or even double digit cases like in China? The CCSA/government continue to lie, back-flip and do the same things that they have been doing since the beginning, that simply haven't worked.

The Bangkok Post indirectly implied that according to a government spokesperson, the state of emergency will still be around in November, when an APEC meeting will be held in Bangkok. The spokesperson said: "APEC member nations will understand Thailand's need to keep the state of emergency in effect". I call this a clue.

They recently extended the state of emergency covering the three southernmost border provinces of Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat for the 68th time, which has been in place since 2004.

I think that gives you an idea of what will likely happen with the Covid state of emergency.

This is no different to other 'free' western countries that need to cement their authority with false fear through media.

[astro]

32 minutes ago, Viggen840 said:

This is no different to other 'free' western countries that need to cement their authority with false fear through media.

Yeah, media reports are the same as an emergency decree which curbs civil liberties.

[Scribble]

How does the emergency decree affect us expats? I can't think of anything that I can't do. Apart from wearing masks indoors and on trains etc which seems to be a rule that can change regardless of the emergency decree (as it did for open spaces)

[dmacarelli]

2 hours ago, Transam said:

So you don't know, you are guessing...

If we knew, they would likely be facing charges in the Hague. Hopefully someday they will.