DM07 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 16 hours ago, ed strong said: Theses alcohol 'bans' are very shaddy, as mentioned buying alcohol on these buddhist days is still possible in large thai restaurants and your mom and pop style store, marinas etc There seems to be little no worry about drinking from 'coffee' mugs in falang or small thai resatuarants. I feel these bans are more to related to the sex industry, as these establishments are closed full stop (even if you want to play pool and drink fanta) Now being a buddhist country and where prostitution is illegal (although everyone is aware whats going on just dont admit to it) Its easier and thais wont lose face; to impose an alcohol ban and thus subsequently killing the sex industry for those couple of days and therefore Buddha is now appeased. I honestly believe, the Buddha wouldn't have given two hot @#$%@ about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Humpy Posted July 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted July 27, 2018 What a pity they can't 'strictly enforce ' the ban on drivers without a licence, insurance or tax. .....or motorcyclists without helmets, licence, insurance, having 3 or more on the bike or being underage...... and not forgetting the modified exhausts...... and driving against the flow of traffic... and lorries with dustbin sized exhausts and windscreens festooned with stickers and ecclesiastical knickknacks...... . But buy a can of beer ? .... shocking, absolutely terrible and an utterly despicable crime !!!! Can you imagine the disappointment of tourists, having flown 12 hours to get here, to find they can't have a beer ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 14 hours ago, chrisinth said: Am used to 00:01 and 23:59, with Midnight taking up the missing minute for the 24 hour clock system. The 12:01 PM is a minute after Midday, 12:01 AM a minute after midnight. That said, I always relate the AM to After Midnight and the PM to Past Midday if using a 12 hour clock system, can't go too far wrong with that................ In the Forces never had that missing minute, hence no confusion in the Captains Log.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meechai Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 19 hours ago, rtr4 said: Do you think it is case only in Thailand? Dunno but its a Thai forum We can check the Machu Picchu Forum I guess & see if they have such craziness ? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 ...blah...blah...blah...guests in this country...have to take the bad with the good...blah blah...respect for THEIR religion...blah blah.... It is about "having a choice"! I am not a Buddhist, but acknowledge that many people are! And if they EVER would practice what they preach, maybe I would even respect that! But I am not religious! And thousands of tourists are not Buddhists! And aren't you the guys, who usually make fun about the "nanny states" back home, because they tell hotels or shopping malls not to block the emergency exits or tell people to wear helmets or safety belts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Had a dozen Leo in the back of the truck, but just popped down to the local market and purchased another dozen with a bag of ice... 630 baht... so much for “strict enforcement “!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apetryxx Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Went to a business get together last night attended by GMs of various 5 star hotels. To a man they said it was killing revenues but they don’t want to get shut down by Prayut’s storm troopers. Oh well, what’s a few billion baht in tourist revenue. These are the same people who can’t enforce a helmet law but God help you if you sell a Singh at the Hilton!Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piewarmer Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 I might have a ride around Chiang Mai tonight for a look, if there's NO bar open at all I will be surprised. Some restaurants with open air seating will be pumping like they do EVERY alcohol free day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicbkktxl Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 22 hours ago, Jonmarleesco said: Sunday. It forms part of the weekend. is it saturday or sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 4 hours ago, DM07 said: I honestly believe, the Buddha wouldn't have given two hot @#$%@ about it! Shush, don't tell the peasants! we will have a revolt next! ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 4 hours ago, DM07 said: But I am not religious! Neither was Buddha ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 20 hours ago, Jorgendk said: My 14 year old daughter is planning to go to the temple with her friends on Friday, and then after that they come home and have a party where they drink some alcohol. I have just told her, that she can do it, but in my mind she should know that she is faking. n Going to temple to show she is a good Buda-girl, and at the same time planning to go back and drink alcohol. But I suppose that is 'The Thai way' of doing things. 14 year olds permitted to drink ? ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 5 hours ago, meechai said: Dunno but its a Thai forum We can check the Machu Picchu Forum I guess & see if they have such craziness ? Just for info, there's natural hot springs in the small village Aguas Calientes at the foot of the mountain, where you can relax with a beer every day of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, mrmicbkktxl said: is it saturday or sunday? Till the end of Saturday. Alcohol is technically available from 00.00 hours on Sunday morning, some places should be open. Edited July 27, 2018 by lamyai3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 A troll post containing a derogatory reference toward Thai women has been removed as well as a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Decided to eat out this evening and as expected, they weren't serving beer. What I didn't expect is that I was refused beef also. Pork, no problem, beef, god forbid no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 7:15 pm, Friday evening, just finished a hard day's graft. The first cold one has gone down a treat, contemplating opening another.......what was this tread about again?Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, anissaj11 said: Many Thais will start the day by giving alms to monks in the morning and in the evening, people will fill the temples to listen to sermons and partake in the candlelight ceremony known as wien tein where they walk clockwise three times around the temple holding flowers, incense and a lit candle. The very same people who did the above in my village are now having a beer its both on sale to take away and drink outside we are in rural area but i have never seen an alcohol ban taken seriously here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 hours ago, anissaj11 said: Many Thais will start the day by giving alms to monks in the morning and in the evening, people will fill the temples to listen to sermons and partake in the candlelight ceremony known as wien tein where they walk clockwise three times around the temple holding flowers, incense and a lit candle. The very same people who did the above in my village are now having a beer its both on sale to take away and drink outside we are in rural area but i have never seen an alcohol ban taken seriously here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Bangkok after hours enforcement last night was pretty lax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nong38 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thailand Moves Forward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ling Kae Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 5 hours ago, anissaj11 said: Many Thais will start the day by giving alms to monks in the morning and in the evening, people will fill the temples to listen to sermons and partake in the candlelight ceremony known as wien tein where they walk clockwise three times around the temple holding flowers, incense and a lit candle. And then they go and have some relax time and drink alcohol. Drank with 4 Thais this afternoon and just walked home and observed several Thais drinking within their premises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letshavefun Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Guys, sitting in Bangkok right now looking for a pub or bar for a drink. Did someone see a bar or pub serving beer? Thanks a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Newtons 3rd law of Motion..."for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction"....The ban is on selling booze...not drinking it...so......went to the wat today to pay respects...Moo 10..however later In our wee shop...beer stop...we did not sell any alcohol today...and will not tomorrow..Sell is the word...yes..chai...gao....Hic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Might be in a bit of trouble if they ever think where the McD's at where I live.................... If you're going to do it, do it quietly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 13 hours ago, Jiggo said: In the Forces never had that missing minute, hence no confusion in the Captains Log.....lol You are of course correct in that. It went from 23:59:59 to 00:00:01. Never such a time as 24:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 And then they go and have some relax time and drink alcohol. Drank with 4 Thais this afternoon and just walked home and observed several Thais drinking within their premises.There is no ban on drinking alcohol! The ban is on selling it.Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 OMG down to my last 2 bottles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrit2561 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 12:06 PM, JAG said: It really is all about control. Why? Because we are in charge... Checked in a hotel yesterday and was convinced a glass of wine was allowed when dining in its restaurant.....nope! Only mini bar and room service give me some drink. But pathetic / hypocratic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5633572526 Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 On 7/26/2018 at 1:01 PM, Aachen said: NEVER! Alcohol in public is forbidden. (And nobody can tell, whether you brought "from outside" or not.) "they will serve it for you" -- The coffee-cup serving is illegal too. So the 2 homeless Thai guys I saw Friday night drinking across from the policeman blowing his whistle and directing traffic should have been arrested instead of ignored?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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