george Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Booze sales banned during election PHUKET: -- There will be a total ban on the sale and provision of alcohol anywhere in Thailand before and during Sunday’s general election. In accordance with the Election Act, shops, bars, restaurants and hotels are prohibited from selling or providing alcohol to customers or patrons between 6 pm on Saturday, February 5 and midnight at the end of Sunday, February 6. Although there is no requirement for bars to close, it is expected that many will. The maximum penalty for owners or managers of outlets selling or distributing alcohol during the election, or even supplying it free, is six months in jail or a 10,000-baht fine, or both. Pol Col Kokiat Wongvorachart, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Police told the Gazette today that police officers will be checking establishments that are open to ensure that the law is strictly adhered to. --Phuket Gazette 2005-02-02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Booze sales banned during electionPHUKET: -- There will be a total ban on the sale and provision of alcohol anywhere in Thailand before and during Sunday’s general election. In accordance with the Election Act, shops, bars, restaurants and hotels are prohibited from selling or providing alcohol to customers or patrons between 6 pm on Saturday, February 5 and midnight at the end of Sunday, February 6. Although there is no requirement for bars to close, it is expected that many will. The maximum penalty for owners or managers of outlets selling or distributing alcohol during the election, or even supplying it free, is six months in jail or a 10,000-baht fine, or both. Pol Col Kokiat Wongvorachart, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Police told the Gazette today that police officers will be checking establishments that are open to ensure that the law is strictly adhered to. --Phuket Gazette 2005-02-02 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got the letter in front of me as I type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I love this rule... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimGant Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 I would think Thaksin would get more votes if the voters were drunk.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 If anyone is around my part of the woods during the election, I have a number of crates on ice and you are welcome to visit (if you are not Thai). I may not even charge you. BTW, I am not an "outlet" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simbo Posted February 2, 2005 Share Posted February 2, 2005 Hey! it's party time. jars out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 If anyone is around my part of the woods during the election, I have a number of crates on ice and you are welcome to visit (if you are not Thai). I may not even charge you.BTW, I am not an "outlet" <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're not even allowed to give it away,although knowing you....................and anyway I thought you planned to put that in next monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 You're not even allowed to give it away,although knowing you....................and anyway I thought you planned to put that in next monday <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Is it not Monday already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 No doubt the bars will be selling "Afternoon Tea" instead? Althought this law has been around for a long time, it is yet another example of the government treating the people as children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johna Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 There have been bans on the sale of alcohol before, all that means here in Patum Thani is that I could not buy anything at 7/11 anywhere else no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 There should be some clause in the law stating that those ineligible to vote may partake of intoxicants. Otherwise, its days like these that vodka was made for. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insight Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I've got the letter in front of me as I type. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm running to Tesco's as I type... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I've got the letter in front of me as I type. I'm running to Tesco's as I type... Must have a good wireless card. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 I've got the letter in front of me as I type. I'm running to Tesco's as I type... Better be quick.... you won't be able to buy between 2pm and 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Althought this law has been around for a long time, it is yet another example of thegovernment treating the people as children. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> But I thought I was old enough to decide who I want to run my country, why can't I decide if I want a beer on my own Dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raybkk Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 The Thai Police in Bangkok advised a friend of mine, who runs a pub, to close on Saturday but would therefore be able to sell alcohol on Sunday after 3PM. Apparently after 3PM you can’t vote any more and therefore CAN drink. Well, I don’t know who to believe, the local Police….. the PM or my friend . Just lets wait until Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 The Thai Police in Bangkok advised a friend of mine, who runs a pub, to close on Saturday but would therefore be able to sell alcohol on Sunday after 3PM. Apparently after 3PM you can’t vote any more and therefore CAN drink. Well, I don’t know who to believe, the local Police….. the PM or my friend . Just lets wait until Sunday. I thought all bars get a letter telling them when they have to close during these periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 The Blues Factory will be closed Saturday and Sunday. Open Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockstar Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I've got a friend who has just got back from Samui. Shes here in BKK for 1 night. Then flying to Oz tomrrow. She was hoping to go to Patpong for a look. But she likes a beer or two. So is it even worth going there? I'm sure they will be places selling. But no bottles in sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sua yai Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 There's just never any uniformity in these regulations. Went with friends to a beach 20 km south yesterday and everyone was drinking in the restaurants. Got back into town around 7pm and a 7/11 wouldn't serve me. The Family Mart next door did. It's 10.15 am, I'm out of beer, so going to a local shop. Doubt they'll turn me down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Phuket bars are open now as from 8.42 pm of this post - so Im told. I better go out and do some detective work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Phuket bars are open now as from 8.42 pm of this post - so Im told. I better go out and do some detective work <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm covering the Pattaya detective work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tornado Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Im still waiting to get picked up - bloody Aussies always late...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Im still waiting to get picked up - bloody Aussies always late...... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bastards ain't they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 Our part of the country complied (generally, I think) with the 6 pm Saturday to midnight Sunday "no booze" rule. However, our woting station closed at 3 pm, so I guess that there was a few "pre-bought" drinks consumed afterwards. My house was open to farang friends all day but luckily only a few turned up. BTW, it appeared to be a big turn out - our village woting station was packed most of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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