rooster59 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Chiang Mai district chief doesn't see the funny side of bar's ironic protest Image: Daily News In a clear case of officialdom not appreciating irony the Chiang Mai district chief has asked police to prosecute a bar for insulting his men. The Yaksa bar in Santitham Plaza was shut down recently after a raid mounted over underage drinking and other irregularities in the serving of alcohol. But after the popular nightspot was shut for five years someone has plastered signs all over his bar and installed an ironic wreath outside. The signs claim that they were shut down for selling two bottles of beer. For this crime the punishment was five years. The signs also make light of the fact that they do not sell the drug Ya Ba. Chiang Mai district chief Saranyu Meethongkham was not amused. He hotfooted it to Chang Pheuak police to call for the arrest of those responsible for the signs saying they are an insult to the civil servants of his department. He claimed the notion that two bottles of beer caused the closure is nonsense. Yaksa was shut for good reason, he said. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-09-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Serving underaged and irregularities. Yep! They should have thier five years and just accept it instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Probably shut down for not paying a large part of the takings to certain officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Maybe if the punishment fit the crime a little more appropriately, such sarcasm wouldn't be needed. Closed for 5 years for one incident, where no drugs were found is seriously draconian. Maybe the pissed off District chief should take note of the reaction and be a bit more level headed in the future. If over a five year period you closed every bar that had an underage drinker, there would be nowhere left open to get a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 "saying they are an insult to the civil servants of his department." is that a crime? regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 We all know no underage drinking takes place in Thailand! this bar got 5 years and killing a Policeman gets 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, worgeordie said: "saying they are an insult to the civil servants of his department." is that a crime? regards worgeordie Insults are treated more seriously than murder here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deez Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 What is even more ridiculous is, It is the landlord that is punished, not the owner of the business. I have no doubt the business owner opened up again nearby. Seen it many times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 4 hours ago, darksidedog said: Maybe if the punishment fit the crime a little more appropriately, such sarcasm wouldn't be needed. Closed for 5 years for one incident, where no drugs were found is seriously draconian. Maybe the pissed off District chief should take note of the reaction and be a bit more level headed in the future. If over a five year period you closed every bar that had an underage drinker, there would be nowhere left open to get a drink. Tesco, Big C, 7/11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 10 hours ago, rooster59 said: He hotfooted it to Chang Pheuak police to call for the arrest of those responsible for the signs saying they are an insult to the civil servants of his department And corruption is rife amongst the civil service. Grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 It seems like a case of someone who is thin skinned and has a bit of egg on his oh so important face. Do not forget that the Thai face is the most important thing to a Thai person. Ow, ow my face. Oh now you must pay for shaming my face. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 11:35 AM, canuckamuck said: Insults are treated more seriously than murder here. yeah, this whole loss-of-face indeology is a loss-of-sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 8:37 AM, rooster59 said: the Chiang Mai district chief has asked police to prosecute a bar for insulting his men It is pretty easy to attach all kinds of negative adjectives to Thai officials but childish was a surprise addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 On 24/09/2017 at 12:50 PM, YetAnother said: yeah, this whole loss-of-face indeology is a loss-of-sense I would say it comes from a lack of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wakeupplease Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 5:35 AM, canuckamuck said: Insults are treated more seriously than murder here. The biggest insult here should be when a member of the green and browns look in the mirror as all they see is a wastrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithathome Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Thankyou for that. I passed this bar and thought it was a special offer. (Yes I don't read Thai) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 C M is a fun banned zone. Any enjoyment is immediately squelched. Strange thing is many farangs there think that's great, though no one is forcing them to go anywhere near a bar. Dogs and mangers comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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