4 minutes ago, ifflynn said:

One day off alcohol to show respect for Thai religion not a problem for me 

They don't know the meaning of the word respect in Thailand. 

4 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!

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Yep. Very 3rd world the USA. Holiday liquor bans in 27 states, including the Big Apple. 

I guess Buddhism is only practiced on religious days? 

 

Rules are needed for children. 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief.

Gambling, smoking, cheating, raping and beating women and children, abusing old people. Aren't these also frowned upon by good Buddhists?.

all the bars in town will close for sure.the outer town bars no problem  anywhere.same every year.they will be checks in town and the day will go on.everyone knows

3 minutes ago, ratcatcher said:

Gambling, smoking, cheating, raping and beating women and children, abusing old people. Aren't these also frowned upon by good Buddhists?.

Actually no, just a normal sporting activity until they get caught.  But it is not restricted to Buddhists. Nearly all religions have similar pastimes

43 minutes ago, Esso49 said:

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 ????

Although off topic regarding yaba, the guy you quoted was responding to a post

saying that the police never visit any villages in Thailand, this is the way forum 

exchanges evolve.

 

Those people who cannot get through a day without consuming alcohol, surely it 

makes sense to buy in bulk, rather than popping into a store daily, I'm sure it would

work out cheaper and you could ensure you always have a beverage on hand for such

"emergencies"

3 minutes ago, shy coconut said:

Although off topic regarding yaba, the guy you quoted was responding to a post

saying that the police never visit any villages in Thailand, this is the way forum 

exchanges evolve.

 

Those people who cannot get through a day without consuming alcohol, surely it 

makes sense to buy in bulk, rather than popping into a store daily, I'm sure it would

work out cheaper and you could ensure you always have a beverage on hand for such

"emergencies"

And if you had even a modicum of understanding of Thai village life you would be well aware that 90% of those could not afford to buy alcohol, milk or anything else in bulk in order to get it cheaper so hence are solely reliant on village stores for their everyday needs and many get things on "tick"  until they can afford to pay.

2 hours ago, GLewis said:

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..

If your good friend is marrying a Thai and they are organising the do, it would be likely

that they were given advice on an auspicious day to tie the knot, and this date is quite

high up on the religious spectrum.

 

9 minutes ago, Esso49 said:

And if you had even a modicum of understanding of Thai village life you would be well aware that 90% of those could not afford to buy alcohol, milk or anything else in bulk in order to get it cheaper so hence are solely reliant on village stores for their everyday needs and many get things on "tick"  until they can afford to pay.

Yes, but these folk would not whine on the internet about such matters...

I thought "lent" meant you refrained from indulging in certain religious based things. Surely the "end" of lent should mean that a celebration should take place, not a restriction of celebration, after all there should have been no celebrating during the lent period, it is catch up time for what you have missed.

In my "logic" that means we should be celebrating and having a drink to "celebrate" the end of this lent!

 

PS: I know that the Buddhist way of life prohibits alcohol so it makes the whole selling/banning of alcohol in a Buddhist Country all the more ironic to me.????

Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief.

Nonsense, booze being sold in each and every other Buddhist country around Thailand, being Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. 30 years ago there was no booze on royal holidays but plenty of the stuff on Buddhist days. Always a matter of who-is-who-on-the-banana-boat = show of force and in any case serving the lining of many endless deep pockets. 

2 minutes ago, scottiejohn said:

I thought "lent" meant you refrained from indulging in certain religious based things. Surely the "end" of lent should mean that a celebration should take place, not a restriction of celebration, after all there should have been no celebrating during the lent period, it is catch up time for what you have missed.

In my "logic" that means we should be celebrating and having a drink to "celebrate" the end of this lent!

 

PS: I know that the Buddhist way of life prohibits alcohol so it makes the whole selling/banning of alcohol in a Buddhist Country all the more ironic to me.????

 

 

The Buddhist way of life prohibits many things in its most strict interpretations. Thai people, however, being Thai, tend to favour the policy of doing wrong and making merit after to repent

 

 

It seems to work from their way of looking at it.

Just now, Scouse123 said:

 

 

The Buddhist way of life prohibits many things in its most strict interpretations. Thai people, however, being Thai, tend to favour the policy of doing wrong and making merit after to repent

 

 

It seems to work from their way of looking at it.

Which is exactly the point I am trying to make!

21 minutes ago, shy coconut said:

Yes, but these folk would not whine on the internet about such matters...

100% agree with you and it is only those TVF members who have their heads stuck so far up their backsides that they can not comprehend real Thai village life who generally utter such absurd statements. Hence my earlier comment.

Wouldn't a funeral, ie cremation at the temple be considered a religious act? Plenty of booze served on these occasions. 

Strange I but loads of wine today in Khon Kaen and everybody goes bs k to work tomorrow snd I never saw one sign up in Tesco's. 

Maybe all you poor souls in sap lie lie land 

6 minutes ago, Father Fintan Stack said:

1. Buddhism is not a religion.

2. It's Theravada Buddhism or Thai Buddhism here which is completely different and a mish mash of hocus pocus, animism and superstitious nonsense mixed in.

3. Buddha was not a diety thus pure Buddhism is not a religion. 

4. I don't like people telling me what I should or should not do for any length of time.

5. I don't drink every day so it won't affect me. 

6. Did I mention that Buddhism is not a religion in my humble opinion?

7. I am still a hansum man.

8. Where u go u go wit me my frien bar he sell?

9. Nope, still not a religion.

 

Anywhere that has a font of Sangsom is a religion to me.

6 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!

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Can I still use my aftershave or my food colouring??

6 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!

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YUP!

why dont ban during New Year, at least will save lots of life .

4 hours ago, brain150 said:

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 !!!]

if u dont like it LEAVE not winge 

Buddhist Nanny with an M16 knows what's best. 

37 minutes ago, Jerry787 said:

why dont ban during New Year, at least will save lots of life .

Thai governments rely on the annual culling season to stem the growth of idiotic Thai male drivers/riders. 

"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"

 

Religion as a good excuse for the harvest day???

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Alcohol consumption is considered a sin in Buddhist belief.

So what's with the Leo piss'eads sitting in the back of pickups every night in the sois!  They're obviously not Buddhists, then!  

 

That's hard to believe, although the loud music/base is certainly in keeping with Thai culture.

One day off alcohol to show respect for Thai religion not a problem for me 

It's only the sale that's banned; buy your booze today and you'll be able to drink it tomorrow.

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No ban in Swindon I will have double tomorrow to celebrate Asda and Morrisons????

12 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

It's only the sale that's banned; buy your booze today and you'll be able to drink it tomorrow.

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And it is that easy. Two cans of the foamy falling down water, one with lunch, one with dinner then a couple of GT's watching tv or reading doesn't take a mastermind brain to plan.

I don't like being told by anyone what I can't or cannot do on any given day, especially by religious forces but it's so easy to ignore and get around I don't have a problem.

Very rarely go to bars anyway, why pay 3 times the price for any beer that you can enjoy at home and have a more interesting and intelligent conversation with your german shepherd dog.

1. Buddhism is not a religion.

 

Religion, superstition, potato, po-tah-to.

 

Just like all the other superstitions in the world, people are going to pick and choose the bits that conform to their established behavior and ignore whatever is inconvenient.

 

Let’s call them Salad Bar Buddhists.