webfact Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Alcohol sales forbidden on October 24 for end of Buddhist Lent By The Nation Sales of alcohol will be strictly prohibited this Wednesday, October 24, which marks the end of Buddhist Lent this year. Offenders will face a Bt10,000 fine and/or a six-month jail term. “The ban on alcoholic sale applies to both shops and restaurants, retailing and wholesaling,” the Royal Thai Police deputy spokesman Pol Colonel Krissana Pattanacharoen said on Tuesday. He said police would strictly enforce the ban, which is imposed in line with an announcement of the Office of the Prime Minister and the Alcohol Control Act. According to the announcement, no alcoholic sale shall be allowed on religious days. Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief. According to Krissana, police plan to check on restaurants, karaoke parlours, and convenience stores based at petrol stations to ensure compliance with the rules. Krissana also asked for tip-offs from the public. “If you find anyone or any place violating the ban, please alert police by calling 191 or 1559. Our hotlines operate round the clock,” he said. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30357002 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-10-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 ...and again, religious zealots tell everybody else what to do and to spy and tell on your neighbors! 3rd world and forever will be!Sent from my RNE-L22 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, webfact said: He said police would strictly enforce the ban They had better check absolutely everywhere then. One year, during an alcohol ban, I went to have a haircut and foot massage. I was given a beer for free. It was probably built in to the price, so not sold separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaksimMislavsky Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, DM07 said: ...and again, religious zealots tell everybody else what to do and to spy and tell on your neighbors! 3rd world and forever will be! 1st world version: a bunch overzealous activists tell everybody else what to do and to spy and tell on your neighbors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I don't drink alcools but I'm sure all the minimarts in my village will sell alcools tomorrow; in my village and in all the villages in Thailand. Police never come in the little villages in Thailand . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 32 minutes ago, webfact said: Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief. So is gambling, yet pretty much any monastery permits the sale of lottery tickets on its premises at any time of the year. Oh, and selling allegedly "magic" amulets to the gullible in order to turn hefty profits is also considered a sin, but alas, it doesn't prevent temples from engaging in this most lucrative trade under the flimsy disguise of "giving believers a chance to make religious merit". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanleycoin Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 its all so out dated. BS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Misterwhisper said: So is gambling, yet pretty much any monastery permits the sale of lottery tickets on its premises at any time of the year. Oh, and selling allegedly "magic" amulets to the gullible in order to turn hefty profits is also considered a sin, but alas, it doesn't prevent temples from engaging in this most lucrative trade under the flimsy disguise of "giving believers a chance to make religious merit". Or rather, to make "ridiculous profit for Buddhism (Thailand) Inc." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 45 minutes ago, webfact said: Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief. Well this won't trouble them too much. I've yet to meet anyone in this country who genuinely practices Buddhism, other than monks. And their practice is somewhat dubious. I fully expect sales and consumption to increase in our village on this 'auspicious' day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: Krissana also asked for tip-offs from the public. “If you find anyone or any place violating the ban, please alert police by calling 191 or 1559. Our hotlines operate round the clock,” he said. Hey Mr. "Blockwart" that's a great idea to finally get rid of my idiot neighbors and I will even inform the kids in the hood to spy on their parents if they commit the sin to drink alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, webfact said: Alcohol sales forbidden on October 24 for end of Buddhist Lent "Alcohol sales forbidden on October 24 for end of Buddhist Lent..." <official policy> ...depending on where you live in Thailand. <reality> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopsled Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 It's one day. Does it really matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Pathetic. True Buddhists (there are some here) don't need a ban on alcohol sales. Moderation and right living is enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain150 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, nopsled said: It's one day. Does it really matter? Yes it does !!! ... why would anybody accept being treated like a small child ? [or even worse: a slave that has no right to decide for himself !!!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 32 minutes ago, connda said: "Alcohol sales forbidden on October 24 for end of Buddhist Lent..." <official policy> ...depending on where you live in Thailand. <reality> Too true And rest assured our village shop will sell probably sell twice as much as a normal day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopsled Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I take your point. I guess it just seems like a small thing to me for a Buddhist country. It's not like you'll get a public flogging if you're ever caught with a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLewis Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 19 minutes ago, nopsled said: It's one day. Does it really matter? It can a good friend planned his wedding party months in advance. Hundreds of people both Thai and farang. Not so happy when the hotel announced they could not serve alcohol. Let me tell you all were quite upset at this turn of events.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nopsled Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Yes, fair point. I'd need a drink or 10 if I was getting married :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Assurancetourix said: I don't drink alcools but I'm sure all the minimarts in my village will sell alcools tomorrow; in my village and in all the villages in Thailand. Police never come in the little villages in Thailand . They always come often to see us in the village I live in and tomorrow will be no exception and it will also be no exception for them to enjoy a few beers with me that I will buy, as normal, from the village shop opposite my house. They go almost house to house and how the hell they get back to their main police station without driving of the road after drinking so much goodness knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: So is gambling, yet pretty much any monastery permits the sale of lottery tickets on its premises at any time of the year. Oh, and selling allegedly "magic" amulets to the gullible in order to turn hefty profits is also considered a sin, but alas, it doesn't prevent temples from engaging in this most lucrative trade under the flimsy disguise of "giving believers a chance to make religious merit". killing animals also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy Come Easy Go Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Assurancetourix said: I don't drink alcools but I'm sure all the minimarts in my village will sell alcools tomorrow; in my village and in all the villages in Thailand. Police never come in the little villages in Thailand . That's always been the case, I guess it's their chance to really make money in competition with 7/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assurancetourix Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 We are not living in the same Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, DM07 said: ...and again, religious zealots tell everybody else what to do and to spy and tell on your neighbors! 3rd world and forever will be! Sent from my RNE-L22 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app And rest assured, Buddhist Lent or any other day dicated as special by any religion will not stop those so called "religious" Monks or Catholic priests from abusing children irrespective of whether they drink alcohol or not on any day of the week, special or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: ... and convenience stores based at petrol stations ... Shall we tell him that stores at petrol stations haven't been permitted to sell alcohol for a considerable time? Nah, whilst they're bugging shops that never sell alcohol they're leaving the local Mom-and-Pop places alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 With all the bars forbidden to sell alcohol, all the prostitutes -that don't exist - will probably do a roarng business as there will be little else to do tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Brain 150 ,,, that's a bit over the top. If a country decides they wish to do this then they can & will. It has nothing to do with treating you like a child which sounds like you are. I was raised in 3 countries where bars closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday & Christmas day at least It is up to them not you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aforek Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Assurancetourix said: I don't drink alcools but I'm sure all the minimarts in my village will sell alcools tomorrow; in my village and in all the villages in Thailand. Police never come in the little villages in Thailand . I live in a hamlet, not even a village ( 10 houses ) ; two years ago, three policement came to arrest in his mother's house a young guy who sold ya ba and took him to jail about 6 months I saw it myself, live Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ifflynn Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 One day off alcohol to show respect for Thai religion not a problem for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Aforek said: I live in a hamlet, not even a village ( 10 houses ) ; two years ago, three policement came to arrest in his mother's house a young guy who sold ya ba and took him to jail about 6 months I saw it myself, live Ok here is a clue. The topic is about selling and consuming alcohol tomorrow. YABA is a synthetic drug. Now keep up and follow the story ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 minute ago, ifflynn said: One day off alcohol to show respect for Thai religion not a problem for me Most Thais that drink regularly will likely continue drinking tomorrow, showing no "respect". Belief/religion is a purely personal thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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