bbi1 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Does anyone know if there will be bar/club closures either on the 13th or 15th October due to the public holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunBENQ Posted October 5, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) That's a difficult one as there are no experiences. First time that 13 October is celebrated (anniversary of the death of King Bhumipol). 13 is a Saturday and Monday 15 is the substitution day. My guess: as 13 is a day of mourning there will be closures. 14 and 15 business as usual. Edited October 5, 2018 by KhunBENQ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCanada Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Bars likely will close midnight on October 12 onwards. I agree October 13 likely the only day closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Some posts and replies have been removed simple question: Bar/Club Closures - 13th or 15th October? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 31 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said: This 'holiday' is about respect and time to allow the Thai people to mourn a beloved King. It is not about 'having a jolly time'. Fair enough i had no real idea what Holiday was for as date didn't register, anyway i live in a rural area so its never going to effect us here, as shops sell (and Thais drink) regardless.Much like a large % of Thailand i would venture to say However i still have every sympathy with many tourists who are unlikely to know or comprehend the reason for a "dry holiday" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapd Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Usually it's just lower key. Like (mercifully) lower volume music. Maybe some bars will close earlier but I don't expect it to be that much different. I'm sure the drunks will still be able to find a drink somewhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 I don't expect there will be many; some bars may choose to close, but as it's not a Buddhist holiday nothing is mandated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaaSaparot Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 4 hours ago, poohy said: ....... However i still have every sympathy with many tourists who are unlikely to know or comprehend the reason for a "dry holiday" Agreed, as a British person, I'd expect to hoist a glass in the late Kings honour - as we would for our own royalty. Different cultures, all part of the rich tapestry of life here. It's easy to understand why a tourist, who may only be here for a few days might not be happy though. In Pattaya, so much revolves around the bars that the town virtually stops for the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Any Updates about the state of play this weekend ??? I was planning to hit Pattaya on Saturday night and I don't fancy wasting money booking a hotel for the night only to find it's a ghost town ..... I'll postpone until later next week if this is going to be the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Any Updates about the state of play this weekend ??? I was planning to hit Pattaya on Saturday night and I don't fancy wasting money booking a hotel for the night only to find it's a ghost town ..... I'll postpone until later next week if this is going to be the caseYou won't know until you get there. There is no mandated closure order, so it will be up to individual bars and the local authorities. Sent from my SM-G930F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 We have a bar in Hua Hin, Mrs. AFJ has checked with our local plod.....nothing on the horizon about no alcohol or closure, just observe respect, music low, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 (edited) I do not recall official closures the Great King asked of his people so I would doubt it would be the case now. I do know that some establishments feel they should honour him in this way and may close. Edited October 12, 2018 by alant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Nobody on this forum or bars or, I suspect the local police, know till hours before usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 No advice of having to close yet. I noticed Mr Plod asking to show respectful dress & keeping music at a discreet level. Give the DJ a night off & a Toast to our beloved departed Monarchs is in order 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Another thread in the news flow said specific about Phuket... Quote Although the sale of alcohol is not prohibited by law, police traditionally encourage people to refrain from drinking alcohol on the day as a sign of respect and in honour of King Bhumibol. Bars in Patong, in particular, have been asked to be respectful, but left the option of whether or not to close or to serve alcohol over the long weekend. (See story here.) Source... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Earlier I saw an official Government poster listing establishments that will remain open or closed on both days. In answer to your question "Alcohol Sales Allowed" (subject to local licensing hours). Post Offices will be closed Saturday and Monday. Government offices closed on Monday include Immigration, Driver/Car Licensing and Provincial HQ's. Main branch banks will be closed on Monday but sub-branches in supermarkets and other retail outlets will be open throughout the holiday period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Went to pattaya for 2 day annual sales meeting (usualy in EU) hotel was far outside the city. The planner didn’t realize it was a major holiday or ? That bars weren’t allowed to sell alcohol. Kinda sucked one bar sold warm beer under the table in plastic glasses.... At least everyone was observant at the meetings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Sorry. But just have update from earlier post re Hua Hin.....we have been instructed bt police this afternoon that tomorrow is a no alcohol day here....sorry it is late but hope it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanemax Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: Sorry. But just have update from earlier post re Hua Hin.....we have been instructed bt police this afternoon that tomorrow is a no alcohol day here....sorry it is late but hope it helps Tomorrows a no alcohol day !!!!!!! Quick, help , I need a flight out the Country by tonight , anywhere that sells alcohol will do 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 What happened in the end - early closing after midnight, or much ado about nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 2 hours ago, lamyai3 said: What happened in the end - early closing after midnight, or much ado about nothing? I am up in Surin at the moment, and friends here have heard nothing.....Maybe just a Hua Hin police thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 9 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: I am up in Surin at the moment, and friends here have heard nothing.....Maybe just a Hua Hin police thing. Yes, out late in bkk, no early closing evident. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 It's not a nationwide mandatory ruling. I guess it's up to individual districts/provinces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 26 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: It's not a nationwide mandatory ruling. I guess it's up to individual districts/provinces. No problem up north in rural Khon Kaen Province - local farang bar OPEN ALL DAY today and tomorrow. Business as usual. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojomor Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Royal days have been wet days for years. Some owners decide to give the staff a day off. My GF who works for a Thai company bought a black dress a couple of days ago to wear today, but they were all told yesterday to wear bright clothes in celebration of the beloved King. Yellow (his colour) was suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin612 Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Yea, i need the info as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banglay Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Update :- just had a message back from Champagne Agogo.. Soi LK via their Facebook.... "not open tonight but open as usual on Sunday Night" ....so if they are closed probably most of the Bars on Soi LK will be too .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luk AJ Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Tomorrows a no alcohol day !!!!!!! Quick, help , I need a flight out the Country by tonight , anywhere that sells alcohol will do I know a place if you like baijiu..Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapd Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 All you drunks can rest assured, walking around Pattaya today the alcohol appears to be flowing as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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