News Forum - Transport Minister launches measure for random ATK tests on train and bus passengers

[Thaiger]

With Omicron on the rise, the Thailand’s Minister of Transport launched a measure to conduct rapid antigen tests randomly on passengers at train stations and bus terminals before the trips start. The minister added that there will be many passengers traveling via public transport this New Year holiday, so the measure is needed. Passengers who travel using public transportation are required to wear a face mask and check their temperature before travelling get a temperature check. Train and bus operators could ask a passenger to take an ATK test. According to the state-run Transport Company, over 60,000 passengers are expected […]

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[Jason]

Big hint to Thailand from Australia, where Omicron has taken hold. Stock up on rapid antigen tests.....

[Chatogaster]

Maybe I'm slow of mind right now, but how does "there will be many passengers traveling via public transport this New Year holiday" imply "the measure is needed"?

There's a baseline for the number of people currently infected and a presumed <2% amount of travelers that will be asked (whatever that means) to submit to a test. Just do the maths...

I'm highly suspecting that every government-affiliated sector has been posed the question "tell me how you are going to contribute?" and that this kind of actions is what the brainstorm sessions came up with under duress.
 

[WilliamG]

Check the drivers as well, for EVERYTHING.

[Cabra]

Randomly selected foreigners... I'll stay close to home this year.

[Artemis080]

12 hours ago, Jason said:

Big hint to Thailand from Australia, where Omicron has taken hold. Stock up on rapid antigen tests.....

We have had them for sale widely for months now in Thailand. Walk into any pharmacy and they are on the shelf. Easy to stock up at home if you want and reduce some worry about a proper upcoming PCR test, and the wonderful mandatory quarantine that would entail.

[Rain]

Yet, the ATK airport entry tests were cut because...???

[Jason]

8 hours ago, Artemis080 said:

We have had them for sale widely for months now in Thailand. Walk into any pharmacy and they are on the shelf. Easy to stock up at home if you want and reduce some worry about a proper upcoming PCR test, and the wonderful mandatory quarantine that would entail.

Good to hear Armetis! Demand for them will grow more than Omicron.

[RampantRabbit]

Well u can shove that right up yer jacksy as  far as im concerend  mr  govt ministers especially when yer own lowlife go spreading it  in night  clubs.............in a  few  words..get ferked

[palooka]

12 hours ago, Rain said:

Yet, the ATK airport entry tests were cut because...???

When trying to fathom something that goes against logic and common sense use the money question.

"Who makes money who loses money?" Surprising the amount of clear understanding that follows.