FarrangRIANmahk Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Dear TF people I had the pleasure of staying in Bangkok during the SARS outbreak some years ago, and I know for a fact that the Thai government was operating with much lower numbers of casualties than what was the case. Does anyone know if the swine flu has come to Thailand yet? Pls cite sources if you know. Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandorea Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.thailandfriends.com/index.php?name=DB_phpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=353855&sid=46036261e99c870f997858c49753436f&&sid=46036261e99c870f997858c49753436f#353855 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiamHotel Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=72464467747&h=zlL3g&u=RPZLp&ref=mf .... I was born................ :twisted: 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marla Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Swine Flu or now called Influenza (H1N1) is caused by a novel flu virus that resulted from the re assortment of 4 viruses from pigs, humans and birds. There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from this virus. But there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating this virus. Up to this moment, there is a confirmed case each in Hong Kong and South Korea - the first in Asia. Thailand is still safe in swine flu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Swine Flu or now called Influenza (H1N1) is caused by a novel flu virus that resulted from the re assortment of 4 viruses from pigs, humans and birds. There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from this virus. But there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating this virus.Up to this moment, there is a confirmed case each in Hong Kong and South Korea - the first in Asia. Thailand is still safe in swine flu. So the Thai government made this whole political mess, allowed scam artists to practice at the airport and other important tourist destinations, and give foreign business owners no protection so that tourists wouldn't come and spread these viruses...GENIUS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Mike Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 There are confirmed cases of the virus in Thailand to date, May 4, 2009. I firmly believe Thailand is prepared for an outbreak of larger proportions. The ISO standards here are far higher than Mexico as well and our medical capabilities here are highly superior to many countries. It is best to practice safe travel, especially when in public places, use common sense; such as maintaining personal hygiene, keeping your hands clean and not traveling in taxis's (avoid close proximity to anyone coughing etc. ) There is no need for any panic or hysteria. Most people with healthy immune systems can overcome this virus without antiviral medications.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 There are confirmed cases of the virus in Thailand to date, May 4, 2009.I firmly believe Thailand is prepared for an outbreak of larger proportions. The ISO standards here are far higher than Mexico as well and our medical capabilities here are highly superior to many countries. It is best to practice safe travel, especially when in public places, use common sense; such as maintaining personal hygiene, keeping your hands clean and not traveling in taxis's (avoid close proximity to anyone coughing etc. ) There is no need for any panic or hysteria. Most people with healthy immune systems can overcome this virus without antiviral medications.. For a while there I wasn't sure what we would do without our resident Doctor! Thanks, Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stramash Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 There are confirmed cases of the virus in Thailand to date, May 4, 2009.I firmly believe Thailand is prepared for an outbreak of larger proportions. The ISO standards here are far higher than Mexico as well and our medical capabilities here are highly superior to many countries. It is best to practice safe travel, especially when in public places, use common sense; such as maintaining personal hygiene, keeping your hands clean and not traveling in taxis's (avoid close proximity to anyone coughing etc. ) There is no need for any panic or hysteria. Most people with healthy immune systems can overcome this virus without antiviral medications.. Hey Doc!!! Welcome back stranger!! Hope all is well and that the beer remains chilled. Now that the 'pandemic' seems to have peaked in its source country, I do think people are being awful swift to criticise the level of threat reported by the WHO, but had they downplayed it in the beginning, and it had turned out a serious pandemic with perhaps 2 or 3 million minimum fatalities, would that not have been a whole lot worst? better safe than sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 I really want a samurai pork burger from McDonalds right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie36 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 No Swine flu but Thailand is a seriously dangerous country to visit ranking 7th in the world according to the daily Telegraph. Iraq and Afghanistan still retain the top spots. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/3533883/20-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-places.html Also be aware that the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office) ranks Thailand as amongst 'Countries the FCO advises against all travel to parts of' along with Iraq and Afghanistan. I must say I hadnt noticed this and will lock my car in the future when I park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin_2 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 No Swine flu but Thailand is a seriously dangerous country to visit ranking 7th in the world according to the daily Telegraph. Iraq and Afghanistan still retain the top spots.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/3533883/20-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-places.html Also be aware that the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office) ranks Thailand as amongst 'Countries the FCO advises against all travel to parts of' along with Iraq and Afghanistan. I must say I hadnt noticed this and will lock my car in the future when I park. Damn that looks bad. We're mixed in with some pretty dangerous countries there. Puts things in perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeusbheld Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 No Swine flu but Thailand is a seriously dangerous country to visit ranking 7th in the world according to the daily Telegraph. Iraq and Afghanistan still retain the top spots.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/3533883/20-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-places.html Also be aware that the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office) ranks Thailand as amongst 'Countries the FCO advises against all travel to parts of' along with Iraq and Afghanistan. I must say I hadnt noticed this and will lock my car in the future when I park. just don't park next to a gas truck if there are a bunch of Thai dudes in red shirts standing around it, and you should be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 No Swine flu but Thailand is a seriously dangerous country to visit ranking 7th in the world according to the daily Telegraph. Iraq and Afghanistan still retain the top spots.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/3533883/20-of-the-worlds-most-dangerous-places.html Also be aware that the FCO (Foreign and Commonwealth office) ranks Thailand as amongst 'Countries the FCO advises against all travel to parts of' along with Iraq and Afghanistan. I must say I hadnt noticed this and will lock my car in the future when I park. Damn that looks bad. We're mixed in with some pretty dangerous countries there. Puts things in perspective. yeah but if u read the report it is only related to certain areas in thailand .... and not tourist areas or destinations. let's face it if u use common sense thailand is a relatively safe place to travel to .... although many travellers here do seem to leave their common sense (if they ever had any) at immigration when they get here !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiaranM Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ehhhhh ........ and just as i post that i hear reports of a shooting at kao sarn road last night with 3 ppl killed. from what i can make out it involved some swedish tourists, but the 3 killed were thai :shock: :shock: the english translation on thai visa isn't very good ... so i'll wait for further/better info !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 ehhhhh ........ and just as i post that i hear reports of a shooting at kao sarn road last night with 3 ppl killed. from what i can make out it involved some swedish tourists, but the 3 killed were thai :shock: :shock: the english translation on thai visa isn't very good ... so i'll wait for further/better info !!! http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/30102022/3-Thais-killed-1-Swedish-woman-injured-in-shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushi Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 16 People have been affected here in Toronto. I guess it's a good thing I work from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funky_house Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 Saw a report on the news last night, where someone said it will linger through the summer, and "probably" come back with a vengeance in the winter flu season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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