4am closing: Will put Thai tourism "down the drain", says Dr Mohamed

[AhFarangJa]

Thai tourism is already down the drain.

[bkkcanuck8]

1 hour ago, nickstav said:

There are after-hours clubs already tucked away in all of the cities mentioned. Additionally, you can buy alcohol after bar closings in convenience stores, which results in a lot of street drinking. I would imagine monitoring bars would be easier.

Two different clientele...  people that flip over a bunch of milk cartons and setup and impromptu bar or something to that effect have not very much overlap with those that are going clubbing.   I would say a compromise of a hard 2am closing would be a reasonable compromise (legal - not based on tea money) [depending on area].   Thailand already has enough tourists, they don't need any more -- and not those that would make visiting dependent on having a 4am closing.

[White Christmas13]

2 hours ago, soalbundy said:

errrm, the latter

can we say both?

[Deli]

Nobody forces Dr. Mohamed to participate in the bar crawl.

[Saint Nick]

"Dear" "Dr." Mohamed.

if you would be actually really concerned about safety, how about asking the honorable RTP to enforce actually existing laws, instead of trying to tell adults, what to do and when?

Secondly: bars are empty all around the place as it stands now!

Now matter what time of day or night!

It will make absolutely ZERO difference, except for people having a choice (I know: something you are not too fond of, in this neck of the woods!)

 

Yours "sincerely"

St. Nick 

[glennb6]

Mohamed eh,,,, think that says it all

[VocalNeal]

I only used to go out to bars/clubs as a prelude to something else. Staying out late until 4am or even 2am would just prevent the reason I went out in the first place.

[Sujo]

2 hours ago, smedly said:

(going by the surname)

 

says a man who's religion "bars" him from drinking alcohol  

No it doesnt. In some countries it may but many muslims drink.

[malcoml]

His name is Mohamad and as such a Muslim who likely does not drink and as such is not qualified to comment.

[tabarin]

Jees the most stupid rule this country or have positions higher up isn't it?
Chiang Mai is the perfect example of being ruined due to midnight hours, that is the word backpackers passed on + just few come / stay shorter.

Then on top of that you ask a muslim his opinion about drinking? He should be stripped of his Dr. title as well, he is too stupid.
Pff.... I am sure he also thinks we should throw stones at drinking Thai girls. Thailand is so done.. Hello Vietnam.

Guess I have to speed up relocating our business and life. Luckily the visa applications are on the way already.

Edited September 10, 2019 by tabarin

[Dogbarker]

I often wonder why folk do not start drinking earlier to finish earlier. Lots if the bars staffing cost will increase if open to 4 am ...it is bad enough neighbours rolling back at 1.30 after closing down that would be 5.30 .. Hmm maybe a good idea they can keep bars going until 6 am?.. And all the drunk drivers with the morning traffic .. Will help to keep accident kevels up too! 

[tingtongtourist]

"Capital of Sex Tourist (sic)"

 

How dare he :0(

 

He should know by now.

His "superiors" told him many times already..

There is no prostitution in Thailand.

 

Ok, there may have been a few questionable places in Pattaya

but they been closed down now

????

[brucegoniners]

I’m sure this won’t go over well among some of you, but expanding bar hours till 4 is a terrible idea. 

 

All it it does is promote more crime and cause needles violence.

 

When bad things happen anywhere it’s usually late and at a bar. People get wasted and do things they wouldn’t do otherwise. And drunk tourists are sitting ducks for criminals.

 

I enjoy a few like anyone, but if you need to be at a bar after 2 or before 10 me thinks you’ve got a drinking problem.

 

Ok boys, have at it!

[holy cow cm]

35 minutes ago, Sujo said:

Why not?

 

should only pedos decide what pedos should and should not do?

Can only women be gynocologists?

Because he is probably biased from the get go.

 

Should airplane pilots be the only ones to fly airplanes? Yes!

[miamiman123]

There are no tourists here....so who are they staying open for?????

[thaipod]

I'm sure he understands that the tourism minister has been lobbied by large beer producing companies to keep bars open till 4-00

[mike787]

Thailand will be fine....I'd be more worried about expats leaving for other reasons:  TM 30 BS, mandatory health insurance, CM smog, high road fatality, etc...4am closing doesn't matter, there are bigger issues.

[glennb6]

12 minutes ago, brucegoniners said:

I’m sure this won’t go over well among some of you, but expanding bar hours till 4 is a terrible idea. 

 

All it it does is promote more crime and cause needles violence.

 

When bad things happen anywhere it’s usually late and at a bar. People get wasted and do things they wouldn’t do otherwise. And drunk tourists are sitting ducks for criminals.

 

I enjoy a few like anyone, but if you need to be at a bar after 2 or before 10 me thinks you’ve got a drinking problem.

 

Ok boys, have at it!

well guy you are right - I don't like what you say. That's because I don't need nor want a control freak nazi telling me what/when I can and cannot do.

 

In older days I would stay out late, 4-5am, yea, would certainly be well buzzed by then, and never have I caused or promoted crime or cause any violence (needless or otherwise). Neither did I see other patrons doing same. And I was not the victim or a sitting duck for other criminals. 

 

You, are speaking for yourself and yourself only, and trying to lay your line of <deleted> on everyone else is a full load. idiot.

[spidermike007]

Does Thailand need another preachy ninnie recommending a prudish and a pure lifestyle to us? I have a recommendation to the Dr. Lead by example. Show us the glory and virtuosity of your own life and perhaps we will be inspired by your lead. Frankly, your words mean less than zero. They are just that. Words, without substance. Do you really know anything about that which you preach?

 

As for tourism going down the drain, the Thai authorities have already seen to that. Pay attention please Dr. Mohamed. Class is in session. 

[RichardColeman]

This guys religious beliefs is like a vegetarian declaring KFC should not open more branches due to lack of demand

[Pedrogaz]

I say leave the closing time where it is. More drunkenness and the foul stupidity that goes with it is not the answer to Thailand's tourism woes.

[southcoast]

3 hours ago, smedly said:

(going by the surname)

 

says a man who's religion "bars" him from drinking alcohol  

And thats a load of BS. See them get on a Emirates flight, straight on the whisky and more. Religion is just a coverup!.

[sunnyboy2018]

As a muslim who has no choice but to campaign against booze,  gay rights, women's equality, democracy  free thought etcetc I have no interest in his bigoted,  ill informed prejudices nor should anybody else especially TAT. Before Taksin 4am was standard closing time and Thailand had a reputation as a good place to come on holiday and party. Then puritanical authoritarianism became the norm and became reinforced recently because the power elite do their partying in free Europe but wish the Thai people and visitors to conform to stringent norms  of behaviour dictated by hypocrites, religious extremists and the military mind set. God help us. There is more fun and freedom in Bahrain and Dubai. 

[Rookiescot]

People dont look at alcohol availability before booking a holiday?

 

Dear Dr Mohamed. Please tell us all about the thriving tourist industry in the middle east.  

[Tanlic]

 

Craziest idea ever was closing early if you want to attract tourism.

 

We a;ways looked at what times the discos closed in the old days.

 

It was the first thing we looked at before deciding where to go.

 

Dr Mohamad........Dr of what? certainly no brain surgeon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[peterb17]

2 hours ago, madmen said:

At midnight the party has just started. Did you never party/ night clubbing when you were younger?

Agree- we used to go out to clubs that opened at 4am - staggered out at 2pm next day ( in just a slight chemical haze)-  those were the days . That was just Saturday night - not every day. 

Spare a thought for the girls and guys who have to work until 4.

 

Personally I think 2 is late enough- then move on to clubs that go on much later .  

 

 

[Jimdandy]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

 

He has said that the government should focus more on safety than encouraging more drinking.

Gets my vote ????????????????

[Fex Bluse]

I would like to see them commit to their arrogance.

 

Close all nightlife/bar establishments by 10pm. 

 

After all, the Thai elites have been rambling on for years about how they want certain upscale tourists and not others. 

 

Show your stones, and do it! 

[Peterbkk99]

2 hours ago, Vacuum said:

Why is that? The topic is about tourists and they don't work whilst staying here, so they've ample time to to get intoxicated if they start early. Temple visitors excluded.

Sorry my attempt at humor was not successful

[Stoker58]

Muslim campaigns against alcohol. Whatever next?