snoop1130 Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Alcohol sales prohibited on Makha Bucha Day By The Phuket News Devout Buddhists taking part in the Makha Bucha candle procession. Photo: John Shedrick PHUKET:-- All government offices will be closed this coming Tuesday (Feb 19) as Thais all across the country celebrate Makha Bucha day. The sale of alcohol is banned by law on this day. Makha Bucha is a Buddhist holiday which takes place annually on the night of the full moon during the third lunar month of the year. The event marks the anniversary of the Buddha’s first major sermon. On the full moon of the third lunar month, seven months after the Lord Buddha began his teachings when 1,250 monks came together, with no prior arrangement to hear Buddha preach, Buddha ordained these monks and passed to them the basic principles of Buddhism: to eschew all evil, to do only what is good, and to cleanse the mind, along with other teachings which marked a key event in the development of the religion. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/alcohol-sales-prohibited-on-makha-bucha-day-70387.php#eflF0SCvOQ7VWJBv.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-02-14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 I won’t be refraining from drinking this holiday, but I shall refrain from any form of corruption. And not just for this holiday, for every day of the year. Aren’t I a good atheist.... 7 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 Anyone who wants or needs a drink at home will have purchased their booze before the holy day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Just another day with the Lao Khao in 150M bottles more pathetic news. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dcnx Posted February 14, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 14, 2019 Mom and pop shops are always exempt. No worries and everyone knows it. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grumbleweed Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 For some, days like these are the highlight of the year. They allow them to mount their high horse and feel better than everyone else. So get ready for the "if ya can't go without for a day" brigade And before you allow your pomposity to run wild, I rarely drink (But go for it when I do) 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marquis22 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 10 hours ago, dcnx said: Mom and pop shops are always exempt. No worries and everyone knows it. Just another directive from the Ministry of Silly Directives who also put out closing schools in Chiang Mai because of the smoke. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vacuum Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: the basic principles of Buddhism: to eschew all evil, to do only what is good, Many followers haven't grasped this. 5 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 hours ago, rkidlad said: I won’t be refraining from drinking this holiday, but I shall refrain from any form of corruption. And not just for this holiday, for every day of the year. Aren’t I a good atheist.... I see your point. These celebrations of the faithful unfortunately are ignored by those who pick and choose which tenants they adhere to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 12 hours ago, Kwasaki said: Just another day with the Lao Khao in 150M bottles more pathetic news. Aha!... so THAT'S how you do it. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 be some good photo opportunities. I like to see religious holidays all over the world. I think Ill go to Sicily for Easter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VBF Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 Here in Pattaya it gives one an opportunity to see exactly which bars are owned by people in tight brown shirts ???? 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Hotels always sell beer. Sure it is more expensive but it depends how badly you need one or how bored you are. As has been said this is a non-thread as it happens every year and there are ways around the ban on purchasing. As have been stated in preceding posts. If you have and are well known at your "local" and they have an electronic register just but your beers on Monday and consume on Tuesday. I have done this before for a group of 20 or so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ZeVonderBearz Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) Blanket ban on beer because of a Buddhist holiday in a country that is supposedly open to all. The hypocrisy. The real reason for these bans is because they don't want the locals to gather round, have a few bevies and then start talking about the problems in the country. That's my view. Edited February 15, 2019 by ZeVonderBearz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post onlybrad Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 Another instance of religion imposing itself on non believers. Religious people can believe what they want, just stop making me follow it. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiggo Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 13 hours ago, ratcatcher said: Anyone who wants or needs a drink at home will have purchased their booze before the holy day. Bloody good idea....good to see there are intelligent users on this forum.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wake Up Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 RIP Anthony Bourdain but I loved his saying “ your body is not a temple. it is an amusement ride so enjoy the journey.” We are here for a short time and then poof -gone and eventually forgotten. Enjoy your life and let others do the same. ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyrldTraveler Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 36 minutes ago, ZeVonderBearz said: Blanket ban on beer because of a Buddhist holiday in a country that is supposedly open to all. The hypocrisy. The real reason for these bans is because they don't want the locals to gather round, have a few bevies and then start talking about the problems in the country. That's my view. This is not limited to LOS. Happens in Banana Republics as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubon farang Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 The law states that thai citizens can't drink on this day Does that mean the Buddha Monks cant either or will they simply light up a joint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) 40 minutes ago, Jiggo said: Bloody good idea....good to see there are intelligent users on this forum. Looks like you're in good company then eh Jiggo? Edited February 15, 2019 by ratcatcher 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Now children. No treats for you on Makha Bucha day, so there.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellforce Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Immigration in Jomtien will be closed tuesday the 18th, but will they also close monday the 17th ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, Spellforce said: Immigration in Jomtien will be closed tuesday the 18th, but will they also close monday the 17th ? Double fault. Tuesday is the 19th, Makha Bucha holiday. And NO: Monday 18th is not an extra holiday. Open on Monday 18th. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyyy Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Well that day is my birthday so I will simply pre buy, although up here no one could give a shit what day it is, they need to sell stuff to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post inThailand Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) With all the visa money turmoil never has drinks been more needed than on this Makha Bucha day. Edited February 15, 2019 by inThailand 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Groundhog Day- the usual wailing and rending of clothes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 An off topic baiting post and an off topic reply has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nahkit Posted February 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2019 (edited) I've never understood why it's necessary to impose the no alcohol ban on a religious day. To my way of thinking, if you adhere to a particular religion then surely your own depth of faith will let you decide whether or not to observe the day by abstaining? Any religion that finds it necessary to issue legal edicts in an effort to enforce their will on others rather than rely on the faith of their followers is a weak one in my opinion. I know several Thai people who like to drink but happily go through the three month Budhist version of Lent without touching a drop. They don't need to be ordered to, they do it by choice. Edited February 15, 2019 by nahkit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 It is not an alcohol ban. You simply can't buy it. Nobody said you can't drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Another Lunch time sitting outside our Watering Hole with Coffee Mugs filled with Beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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