I supect the resourcful beach users will find a way around this ban.

1 hour ago, lavezzi said:

Would be much better if they banned people drinking alcool but not the sales 555

Maybe they should ban people with STUPID comments like this. If people want to drink alcohol its there choice NOT yours!.

1 minute ago, retirementenquiry said:

People still go to these filthy beaches omg

According to a deckchair representative a few days ago he said that tourist don't really mind the rubbish. So it must be true. 

The clock strikes 1 minute to midnight. Used to represent World Nuclear Destruction! Now represents Thailand Tourist business, Vietnam must be applauding this near neighbour. My next country will be Vietnam. Cleaner beaches less rip offs . less agro, and CHEAPER. All my Aussie friends now say Vietnam is the go place to get away from bull sht. I cannot believe a country can internally kill it's own tourism. Ahh but Thailand can yes. :-)

2 hours ago, Pdaz said:

Will see how favourable when a bunch of thirsty naval types can't get a beer on the beach.

To be fair the navy boys are not interested in a beer on the beach.

2 hours ago, Nemesis7 said:

Good decision

How 'not' to attract the British hoards ! Brainless decision !

Now only the hoards of rats left to enjoy the rubbish in peace .

Unbelievable the things this city comes up with! Even after 20+ years here I'm constantly being surprised by the idiots in charge. I guess the city govt has forgotten what made this city in the first place, and what keeps it going.

Would it not be better/safer to ban Lady boys at the beach ?????

the russians will just buy it at 7 and it will not impact anything

Idiots! What is to become of Thailand. I am moving out when my lease is up.

I am so not shocked by this I a have Been saying this will happen for a long time. How long till you can drink a beer anywhere in open in Thailand. 

 

But what I am shocked about is the rule that vendors have to where aprons. Whats that about it didn't see that coming. 

Stuff thailand it’s becoming to many regulations i go there because I’m tired of Australian nanny state I’ll go elsewhere vietnam looks good nice beaches sexy chix and not stupid rules. 

Thailands army should keep to being an army and let the police do police stuff. 

Seems to do everything they can to destroy tourism, and neglecting everything they can to encourage it (Like clean up the rubbish). Let them drink wine?

The powers in charge do not care about Western tourists nor do they want them to come. It's all about money and the money is in Chinese tourism and bringing Thais to Pattaya on weekends and holidays. This is just another example of a concerted effort to force Western tourists to go elsewhere. 

Bummer because, apart from sunning and drinking, there's no other reason to be on Pattaya Beach or Jomtien beach.  Unappealing is putting it mildly.    Navy beaches down in Sattahip are "ok", IMO.

2 hours ago, kkup said:

Have to walk all the way to 7.

and back only to find the hair re-rented

2 hours ago, inThailand said:

Why don't they just ban tourists!

I think the effect will be somewhat similar....

Cambodja & Vietnam, here we come! 

2 hours ago, lavezzi said:

Would be much better if they banned people drinking alcool but not the sales 555

why not just ban sales and consumption after 6pm?  Pattaya Beach not Walking Street! 555.

18 minutes ago, Thaidream said:

The powers in charge do not care about Western tourists nor do they want them to come. It's all about money and the money is in Chinese tourism and bringing Thais to Pattaya on weekends and holidays. This is just another example of a concerted effort to force Western tourists to go elsewhere. 

 

When I was in China drinking beer in groups was very 'cool' thing to do amongst the wealthy youngsters.

18 minutes ago, Thaidream said:

The powers in charge do not care about Western tourists nor do they want them to come. It's all about money and the money is in Chinese tourism and bringing Thais to Pattaya on weekends and holidays. This is just another example of a concerted effort to force Western tourists to go elsewhere. 

 

When I was in China drinking beer in groups was very 'cool' thing to do amongst the wealthy youngsters.

Always just ran across the street to 7-11 before anyway...better selection and cheaper. Or bought from the bicycle peddlers (pedallers )  When/if I go back, will just do so again. Can ALWAYS get a beer here anytime/anywhere if really want one. Worst case...just load up a cooler full and ice and tote my own. 

 

Was out the other night in Bangers market area and 7-11 couldn't/wouldn't sell beer after midnight. Just found a girl selling cold drinks and she had a stash of ice cold Leos for B40 each. FUK these idiotic rules. Always been a workaround and always will be!  

Edited September 25, 20178 yr by Skeptic7

Sometimes I really wonder whether we are eating different strand of rice. No, the rice rice from the same field but why these people become so stupid?

3 hours ago, Pattaya46 said:

Nobody say they can't, but they may have to go to the 7/11 next to them 

but not before 11.00 and not after 14.00 until 17.00.  Can't have the schoolchildren getting drunk, can we?

Many of my best evenings have been at beach bars enjoying the atmosphere and making new friends.  Is this finished?

Great idea?  Officials surely don't want tourist or anyone having a beer on the beach while the shit is flowing into the water!  It makes perfect sense.

1 hour ago, secosteve said:

To be fair the navy boys are not interested in a beer on the beach.

Actually they are interested in a beer wherever they are..amongst other things! 

2 hours ago, inThailand said:

Why don't they just ban tourists!

Obviously this has been their secret desire all along; Tourists go home . . . but leave your money here!

2 hours ago, oxo1947 said:

I think you should have the option HooHaa... I really like the Asian way of going to the beach, take the family & friends, sit under cover, read the paper, eat some food play some board games, have a beer , while the kids run down to the water etc..in Oz I never stayed more than an hour at the beach.

Such a small cost for a nice day out.......

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They cant sell booze but you can take your own, it gets a bit silly.

The next step is banning booze. This move is an attack on Thais and foreigners by the bullies in boots and uniforms who carry guns among the civilian population to intimidate them.

2 minutes ago, Skeptic7 said:

Actually they are interested in a beer wherever they are..amongst other things! 

They will be banned from coming ashore just as the American Military are these days.