Popular Post JeffersLos Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 I collected my son from his kindergarten at 2:30pm, and stopped in a pharmacy to get some hand-gel disinfectant. There was one brand on the shelf with 70% alcohol. I took it to the counter and the old woman cashier snatched it away. No alcohol, 2 and 5pm! Oh, but's it's hand-gel. People don't drink it. At least my son and I don't drink it. He's only 5. No! The law, no alcohol 2 and 5 pm. You live Thailand, you live Thai law. After which it was put down on a shelf behind the counter. I only wanted to clean my hands. Was a bit strange. 3 2 4 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Do you look like a barfly type? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Peterw42 Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 Maybe it was the ice, mixers and cups you purchased at the same time, gave it away 5 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ivor bigun Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 bet she saw you taking a sip first ,before you took it to the counter. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hank Gunn Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 This is what happens when critical thinking for the masses is actively discouraged (except of course for the elite, who attend the best private schools money can buy). Before any of the Thai apologists jump on me, I mentioned this to my Thai wife and she just sardonically said, "That's Thailand." 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SkyNets Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 pint of hand-gel please, no ice. 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 2 hours ago, JeffersLos said: The law, no alcohol 2 and 5 pm. You live Thailand, you live Thai law. She sounds like a good employee ???? So does this "Pharmacy also sell alcoholic drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 24 minutes ago, Hank Gunn said: This is what happens when critical thinking for the masses is actively discouraged (except of course for the elite, who attend the best private schools money can buy). Before any of the Thai apologists jump on me, I mentioned this to my Thai wife and she just sardonically said, "That's Thailand." It's F....ing Bat SH** CRAZY!!!! I don't "think" that was ever the intent or intended enforcement of that law.... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Can't beat a glass of Surgical Spirit & milk. Used to be called 'Old Biddy' iirc... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skallywag Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) There are pharmacies everywhere, try another should be your first inclination, not posting on TV. She is following the law as she noted. Give a laugh, say Mai pen rai, and move on with your life. Nobody is perfect, and the world is not fair. Two universal truths Peace Edited February 4, 2020 by Skallywag A bit harsh originally, dont want another penalty 6 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgw Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 that old woman must be thick as a brick 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donnacha Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 46 minutes ago, Skallywag said: There are pharmacies everywhere, try another should be your first inclination, not posting on TV. Well, I'm glad he did post on TV, that little slice of Thai life will give a laugh to hundreds of members. 19 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuttodd Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Was is Ethyl alcohol (the drinking kind) or Methyl alcohol, or isopropyl alcohol? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 lao kao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, JeffersLos said: I collected my son from his kindergarten at 2:30pm, and stopped in a pharmacy to get some hand-gel disinfectant. There was one brand on the shelf with 70% alcohol. I took it to the counter and the old woman cashier snatched it away. No alcohol, 2 and 5pm! Oh, but's it's hand-gel. People don't drink it. At least my son and I don't drink it. He's only 5. No! The law, no alcohol 2 and 5 pm. You live Thailand, you live Thai law. After which it was put down on a shelf behind the counter. I only wanted to clean my hands. Was a bit strange. Yeah, right. Edited February 4, 2020 by Just Weird 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salerno Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 3 hours ago, JeffersLos said: Was a bit strange. How much did you have to drink before this strange dream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 1 hour ago, CGW said: She sounds like a good employee ???? So does this "Pharmacy also sell alcoholic drinks? No hand gel for you, go get the Corona Virus sir, we don't like to serve alcohol...accidents can happen, and people might die.....Oh the shame.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tagged Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Hank Gunn said: This is what happens when critical thinking for the masses is actively discouraged (except of course for the elite, who attend the best private schools money can buy). Before any of the Thai apologists jump on me, I mentioned this to my Thai wife and she just sardonically said, "That's Thailand." We where going to be denied buying Heineken 0.0 but eventually someone with brain did show up and let us buy anyway. Lucky day Edited February 4, 2020 by Tagged 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post henry2109 Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 It is this kind of staff that make me feel like Albert Einstein since I came here. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 Thank god there is no alchool in XS size condoms. ???? What a relief. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 And another one lost from the April Fool spoof story list! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SteveK Posted February 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 4, 2020 (edited) There is definitely a severe lack of educational proficiency amongst menial Thai workers in retail positions. About a year ago, I was in a small Tesco Lotus buying some groceries, early afternoon so between 2-5pm. In with my groceries were two cans of A&W root beer. At the counter the young lady scanned all of my things before claiming "kaai mai dai ka" and showing me the root beer. I said back to her very politely and calmy "kaai dai kap. an nan mai mee alcohon kap". Then she gave me a funny look and disappeared into the back of the store. A minute later she came back in and scanned my soft drinks and I paid my bill. I am not surprised that some buffoon refused to sell alcohol gel in the afternoon. Educationally challenged people in a job with no training generally have no powers of critical thinking and problem solving. I would love to see the educational standards in Thailand improve. It's just a shame that you can't get a decent education in this country unless you are super rich, and even then that doesn't preclude you from behaving like a complete ignoramus. I'd gladly work for minimum wage in Thailand teaching students English and basic reasoning to help the younger generations have a better future, but because of draconian work permit and visa regulations I am just sitting at home with a big Chang (and no, I'm not talking about my wife). Edited February 4, 2020 by SteveK 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post justin case Posted February 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2020 should this not be under jokes ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Moonlover Posted February 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2020 17 hours ago, SteveK said: About a year ago, I was in a small Tesco Lotus buying some groceries, early afternoon so between 2-5pm. In with my groceries were two cans of A&W root beer. At the counter the young lady scanned all of my things before claiming "kaai mai dai ka" and showing me the root beer. Have you told this story before? Anyway it's a simple mistake to make when bringing stock onto the computer's inventory. The person checking the goods in reads 'root beer'. They may never have heard of it but they do know that beer is generally an alcoholic drink so it's flagged up on the proscribed list so that the till will not allow a sale. Does that sound too outlandish? I don't think so. Being a Brit, I don't know what root beer is either and I would probably have made the same mistake. 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisKC Posted February 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2020 Did you ask her if she has a licence to sell alcohol? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 A post referring to Thai people as a moronic race has been removed. Please be reminded of the following from the Forum Rules: 11) You will not post slurs, degrading or overly negative comments directed towards Thailand, specific locations, Thai institutions such as the judicial or law enforcement system, Thai culture, Thai people or any other group on the basis of race, nationality, religion, gender or sexual orientation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted February 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2020 22 hours ago, Hank Gunn said: This is what happens when critical thinking for the masses is actively discouraged (except of course for the elite, who attend the best private schools money can buy). Before any of the Thai apologists jump on me, I mentioned this to my Thai wife and she just sardonically said, "That's Thailand." It also is what happens in a nation of people with zero common sense. In my 25 years here I've yet to experience anyone with it. How a nation can function without it really is quite remarkable. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chongalulu Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 21 hours ago, tgw said: that old woman must be thick as a brick Unfortunately it’s all too common in Thailand. I’m convinced there is a widespread 'Thick Gene',particularly prevalent in government officials. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckThai Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Hong Thong, Lao Khao, hand sanitizer. I see the resemblance, same....same. Easy mistake by the pharmacist...fair play, clean call. Edited February 5, 2020 by CanuckThai penmanship 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUFC Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 2 hours ago, Moonlover said: Have you told this story before? Anyway it's a simple mistake to make when bringing stock onto the computer's inventory. The person checking the goods in reads 'root beer'. They may never have heard of it but they do know that beer is generally an alcoholic drink so it's flagged up on the proscribed list so that the till will not allow a sale. Does that sound too outlandish? I don't think so. Being a Brit, I don't know what root beer is either and I would probably have made the same mistake. I think we know it as Ginger Beer? If I'm allowed to write that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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