News Forum - Covid-19 still a concern for upcoming Loy Krathong festival

[Thaiger]

The Loy Krathong festival is set to take place this Friday in Thailand. But according to a recent poll, a number of Thais are concerned that the Covid-19 measures in place are inadequate, and that another wave of infections because of the festival is possible. These concerns are making people hesitant to participate in the festivities. Last month, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the festival would be allowed to take place this year, despite the fact that Covid-19 is not yet fully under control. The Bangkok Post reports that, in a poll conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, 1,139 respondents […]

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[Bob20]

1 hour ago, Thaiger said:

The Loy Krathong festival is set to take place this Friday in Thailand. But according to a recent poll, a number of Thais are concerned that the Covid-19 measures in place are inadequate, and that another wave of infections because of the festival is possible. These concerns are making people hesitant to participate in the festivities. Last month, PM Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the festival would be allowed to take place this year, despite the fact that Covid-19 is not yet fully under control. The Bangkok Post reports that, in a poll conducted by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, 1,139 respondents […]

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Ran out of tissues again

"Covid-19 not yet fully under control"

No sh*t!

[Jason]

It's another of Thailand's beautiful festivals. Gatherings of people on mass, will always be a potential superspreader event. If only the government got the vaccination bit right, Thailand would be at 80% plus and it wouldn't have to contemplate cancelling events. Of course supply of vaccines is an issue that will haunt the government...for a long time...

[Paco]

6 hours ago, Bob20 said:

Ran out of tissues again

"Covid-19 not yet fully under control"

No sh*t!

And it never will be