Great post with a lot of information. I'm sorry to hear about the Thai, such lovely people with such a passion for hospitality. This entire fear debacle is being taken very seriously - it seems even sovereign states that prize themselves of their independence are being forced to play along. There must be some very big strings being pulled at the very top to cause this kind of global catastrophe. Virus aside - if it was an option not to do this dance, many would take that option - Sweden seems to be one of them that had the courage (but possibly also a land or territory with very little political consequence in light of 'The Great Reset').

For now I have freedom where I am but it is not guaranteed - Perth, Western Australia. Australians are known for being self-entitled - the higher you are the further you fall is the expression, also collectively there is a poor history of social action and where action would re-cement rights, many are sitting down and taking it.

We must like you say in other ways, take courage in the things that we have, in how our needs are met - and learn to adapt to the changing face of society. Yet also to have courage to stand where we know it is necessary and where we know it will make a difference.

Good luck in Thailand!