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Under measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a 14-day quarantine is mandatory for all Thai nationals returning from abroad. The government provides free accommodation under an arrangement with hoteliers across the country for about 9,000 rooms. The participating hotels are reportedly...

The politician's syllogism: Something must be done. 'This' is something, therefore we must do 'this'.

Thailand is allowing five Bangkok hotels to offer luxury isolation packages as an alternative to the government-funded 14-day quarantine for returning travellers. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/02/thai-hotels-are-offering-luxury-quarantine-packages.html

Shambles. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shambles

I cancelled by email and the miles were returned within a week, no fee. Quoted 30 days for refund of taxes.

But, on a quick read, those precautions seem specific to flights to/from "Countries/Regions Severely Impacted by the Epidemic", (i.e. those with existing confirmed cases > 5000).

https://www.emirates.com/th/english/help/travel-updates/ What are the items allowed in the cabin? Cabin baggage will not be accepted on these flights. Items allowed will be limited to laptop, handbag, briefcase or baby items; any other items will have to be checked in.

I recall seeing an old movie (Life For Ruth, aka Walk In The Shadow) late one night on ABC. Worth a watch and it's available on youtube. "When John Harris's daughter is badly injured in an boating accident, the hospital tells him that she will need an urgent blood transfusion. Due to his...

Yes, but I believe it cannot be done on line, so the call waiting time could be an issue.

Ten years old now, but the 7000 number was mentioned here: https://www.qantas.com.au/infodetail/about/investors/Jp-morgan-aviation-corporate-access-day-presentation.pdf

After waiting 6 weeks (was originally promised refunds within14 days) I tried the email address. Received a reply 7 days later and refunds for two of the three bookings 3 days after that. Still waiting on surcharges from an award booking.

Though misbehaving FIFOs would, very likely, be instantly dismissed.

By way of contrast, I cancelled LM and UA awards in the past week and the miles (for what they may be worth) were refunded the next day. Taxes said to take 30 days. Edit: UA taxes were refunded in 6 days.

Not necessarily, could be nominative determinism in play.

Steve Bell, The Guardian:

Thailand CAAT is reportedly planning such for when domestic flights resume.

Received an email today informing me that an award booking had been cancelled due to coronavirus etc. Full refund to follow within 4 weeks. The trip was completed last September.

Holding on to mine until the Qantas Store starts selling PPE and antiviral drugs.

Russia: Investigative Committee releases video of last year's deadly Superjet crash in Sheremetyevo

No, but I can't say I didn't toy with the idea and under normal circumstances might have been tempted, just to see what would happen.