brommers Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 A friend who operates a bar near the Night Market told me that he was visited by the police last night and given the definitive low down on closing during the funeral period. Apparently the only mandatory closure is the night of October 26, when the cremation takes place. Up until then and for the rest of the funeral period bars can trade normally but music and shows should be muted. So we can all relax now and plan our night lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Given that the bars on Loi Kroh have always been so low key ( quiet ), it won't make much difference then. I hope to check myself tonight though. Do they even have any "shows" in C M? Edited October 10, 2017 by thaibeachlovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) I was assuming at least three nights closure but I am in Singapore so won't effect me here thank goodness. Edited October 10, 2017 by binjalin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Seems to be lots of conflicting information, despite the official notification. Soi Cowboy in Bangkok has been told it has to close for 3 days. Maybe local rules for different regions. Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 I went into the boxing ring bar complex on Loi Kroh last night. Situation normal. Mind you, it has always been so low key that there is no requirement to "mute" it. Any quieter and it wouldn't be happening at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy52 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This was also announced in today's Bangkok Post; everything closes on Thursday October 26, except emergency services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Foxy52 said: This was also announced in today's Bangkok Post; everything closes on Thursday October 26, except emergency services Are you sure about that? Owner of a restaurant I was in the other day says he will be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This was also announced in today's Bangkok Post; everything closes on Thursday October 26, except emergency services Link?Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 52 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Link? Bangkok Post does not allow links in Thaivisa forum. If the poster refers to the "Bangkok pauses..." article, I can not find info that goes beyond the main thread about closures: But still concrete info how the entertainment sector is handled is hard to find. There was a side-note in a blog that Soi Cowboy (Bangkok) will be shut down from 25 to 27 to give an example. 59 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said: Owner of a restaurant I was in the other day says he will be open. And a restaurant (licensed) business behind closed doors will hardly be affected. So he is free to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amexpat Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 On 10/10/2017 at 4:45 PM, binjalin said: I was assuming at least three nights closure but I am in Singapore so won't effect me here thank goodness. Thank you for sharing that with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 4 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said: Are you sure about that? Owner of a restaurant I was in the other day says he will be open. Even Central locations will all be closed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Even Central locations will all be closed....Yes but only on the 26th, from 3pm.Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 17 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Bangkok Post does not allow links in Thaivisa forum. If the poster refers to the "Bangkok pauses..." article, I can not find info that goes beyond the main thread about closures: But still concrete info how the entertainment sector is handled is hard to find. There was a side-note in a blog that Soi Cowboy (Bangkok) will be shut down from 25 to 27 to give an example. And a restaurant (licensed) business behind closed doors will hardly be affected. So he is free to open. Like many restaurants in Chiang Mai, that one is open to the street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxy52 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 And the police came in our bar last night and informed us we do not have to close tonight either, provided there's no singing or dancing (as if) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, Foxy52 said: And the police came in our bar last night and informed us we do not have to close tonight either, provided there's no singing or dancing (as if) Does that mean no live music, recording music, discos (Warm-Up, Spicy, etc.)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 1 hour ago, heybruce said: Does that mean no live music, recording music, discos (Warm-Up, Spicy, etc.)? That depends on the establishment's 'relationship' with the local constabulary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharktooth Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 So is today dry or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 So is today dry or not?Not.Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I just drove past many bars in the Nimmanhamin area at 7 pm and they were all closed. Is this the state of affairs in the rest of Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Yes! Many bars are closed but some were only told in the late afternoon(<deleted>). One Bar I was in was told to stop serving after 3PM. other bars in Lower Loi Khroi and Annussarin market were pre warned and had notices outside, others did not bother to open. Chaos Can't the powers that be at least announce in advance what they do or do not want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said: Yes! Many bars are closed but some were only told in the late afternoon(<deleted>). One Bar I was in was told to stop serving after 3PM. other bars in Lower Loi Khroi and Annussarin market were pre warned and had notices outside, others did not bother to open. Chaos Can't the powers that be at least announce in advance what they do or do not want. "Can't the powers that be at least announce in advance what they do or do not want." Apparently not, though it seems like a sensible, simple thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybruce Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: Not. Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Technically not a dry day (I bought beer at Tops) but I haven't found any bars that are open or restaurants serving beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 21 minutes ago, heybruce said: Technically not a dry day (I bought beer at Tops) but I haven't found any bars that are open or restaurants serving beer. But 7/11 next to my house have just sold me beer and have no knowledge of any shut down!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 But 7/11 next to my house have just sold me beer and have no knowledge of any shut down!! There is no ban on retail sales of alcohol. Bars are being asked to close as a mark of respect but can open again after midnight.Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: There is no ban on retail sales of alcohol. Bars are being asked to close as a mark of respect but can open again after midnight. Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app The bar I was in was TOLD to close (I was there and saw/heard the exchange of "pleasantries" between the barmaid/owner and the BIB), three other bars I visited (where I am well known) on my way home after that interlude told me that they had also been told they COULD NOT sell after their visit. And anyway NO bar can sell after Midnight on any day.(unless of course you are Spicy etc;) PS; I just noticed that your Avitar says you are in BKK, so are your comments addressed to Thailand/BKK/or CM Edited October 13, 2017 by scottiejohn see PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 So in summary: The rich - Makro, Tesco etc and I dare say, large hotel bars are allowed to open ( I bought a bottle of Hong Tong for emergency use in Makro this afternoon), whereas decent hard working bar owners (I have some experience of this...) are told at the very last minute -that they cannot. It was ever thus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 The bar I was in was TOLD to close (I was there and saw/heard the exchange of "pleasantries" between the barmaid/owner and the BIB), three other bars I visited (where I am well known) on my way home after that interlude told me that they had also been told they COULD NOT sell after their visit. And anyway NO bar can sell after Midnight on any day.(unless of course you are Spicy etc;) PS; I just noticed that your Avitar says you are in BKK, so are your comments addressed to Thailand/BKK/or CMApologies, I had forgotten this is in the CM forum. My comments are related to what's happening in Bangkok and Pattaya.Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 By the way 10 years on Thai Visa. 2,000 posts about 4 per week. I like to pace myself!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 4 hours ago, millwall_fan said: That depends on the establishment's 'relationship' with the local constabulary. Hi millwall_fan As it always has and always will be. You and I, in both of our ex establishments, (and many others in the same kettle of fish) know that we needed to keep a tight control on the price of "Earl Grey" and get the perfect brew and tasteful outcome for all as a result. If not it could be a very arresting experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: Apologies, I had forgotten this is in the CM forum. My comments are related to what's happening in Bangkok and Pattaya. Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app So are bars in Pattaya and Bangkok free to disregard this 'request'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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