3 minutes ago, ian007 said:

I guess this means drinking beer out of a coffee cup again...

All the places I know in BKK that were doing that have stopped. times they are a changin..

This will give the tourists something to talk about when they return home.????

Yet another bumble fisted smack in the mouth for tourism. 

These Darwin Award Contenders are destroying Tourism !

7 hours ago, wgdanson said:

If they are such devout Buddhists, they should not be drinking in the first place, so nothing to give up

not sure I understand

And the topic below this headline on TV homepage is

Thailand’s tourism – stormy weather ahead

No worries just grab some beers from Tesco before the midnight and stay in.

35 minutes ago, Spock said:

Fair enough but nanny countries are not where I would choose to live or visit. Their country, their rules, my choice of where to live. Despite speaking Thai quite well, I prefer Cambodia these days.

But you are obviously still missing Thailand, otherwise why would you still frequent TV forum. 

6 hours ago, overherebc said:

Have to admit it must be a bit of a bummer for first time holiday makers who get to the restaurant and then find out they can't have a glass of vino collapso with their meal.

I don't think the question can I drink alcohol with my meals in Thailand is asked by many when booking.

They shouldnt be drinking alcohol anyway !

Your local village shop will sell ... one late night ....

I will head to Pattaya tomorrow and I will personally check how strictly this ban will be enforced. Any guesses?

Talk about imposing your ideology on visitors, who only want a pleasant stay.

the 48hr alcahol ban doesnt worry me one iota. i could stock up from 7/11 prior to midnight, but i seldom drink at my condo.

it doesnt matter what us foreigners think about thai religous holidays..

but i do feel sorry for tourists who come to pattaya on a short stay- to experience the night life..

the bars are sooo dead with their subdued music and lights...

for me, its no problem--i only go to bars 5 or 6 times per month...i make those nights extra enjoyable..more fun with the ladies than the booze.

1 minute ago, the guest said:

Talk about imposing your ideology on visitors, who only want a pleasant stay.

They just have some some idea of values which westerners wouldnt understand . Your in their country respect their culture .

Just now, Tongjaw said:

But you are obviously still missing Thailand, otherwise why would you still frequent TV forum. 

Because I visit Thai friends and I have an interest in Thai affairs.

13 minutes ago, raccos21 said:

No worries just grab some beers from Tesco before the midnight and stay in.

That lot would be finished by midnight.

22 minutes ago, alant said:

not sure I understand

Which part do you not understand please?

Just had tesco deliver my weekly supply. Didn't even have to leave my lazy boy chair except open the door ????

Hotels, International Airports, Ma and Pa stores, China Town etc.

Officer’s Mess at a military base?

 

 

 

 

No beer for 48 hours, quess it'll just have to be lots of sex then.    ????

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All these prohibited times of being able to buy alcohol and the nut case bans on Buddha days, is one reason why Thais get drunk so much. 

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The only exceptions are international airports. 

It's good to know King Power will still be able to make a quid.

6 hours ago, DLock said:

Buddhist holidays and alcohol bans always make me smile.

 

The same old miserable drunks trying to rationalize how it's not fair for the non Buddhist's or tourists on holidays or small businesses or how they can beat the law and buy from Mom and Pop stores, or sadly sit in a dimly lit bar drinking beer from coffee mugs.

 

It's like a Groundhog Day thread.

I think you will have to explain 'Groundhog' day.

37 minutes ago, Scutty said:

They shouldnt be drinking alcohol anyway !

Fascinating reply.

4 hours ago, Pilotman said:

I was making a point to a poster who was making an irrelevant compassion.  

Well get your facts right, then.

6 hours ago, Neeranam said:

If they can't have a couple of days without alcohol, obeying the laws of the country, they probably have an alcohol problem. This may Werth help then to realize it.

Rubbish. Perhaps you have the scientific proof to justify an alcohol problem.

6 hours ago, Neeranam said:

Thailand has a very large percent of people suffering from the disease of alcoholism. Many go to the temple for 3 months to abstain. Sadly, 99% of them relapse during awk pansaa.

 

 

Link, please to justify your assertions. It is scientifically proven that abstainers have a shorter longevity than drinkers.

6 hours ago, Longcut said:

Correct, but it says you cannot purchase it. How does a tourist purchase alcohol while on vacation. Do you expect them to stock up like a local?

Why would the government ban the purchase of alcohol if they didn't want you to drink it?

Perhaps they're puritans?

3 minutes ago, stephenterry said:

It is scientifically proven that abstainers have a shorter longevity than drinkers.

Link please.

8 hours ago, wgdanson said:

If they are such devout Buddhists, they should not be drinking in the first place, so nothing to give up.

 

And the ban is on selling and distribution of alcohol.........not consuming it. Get stocked up.

Quite agree - we have the same suggestion every "Buddha Day"!