Buying Beer

[Mattd]

24 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Why the hell would I need any of that. I’m just crossing the border not actually going anywhere, just crossing the bridge and coming straight back to get another 90 day stamp. Work permit? What planet are you on.

Planet earth, suggest you actually use Google to good effect, you ARE leaving Thailand and will NOT be allowed back again without any of this, ignore at your own peril.

[Mattd]

1 minute ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

No I’m not addicted to alcohol just like a cold one while watching television. It was just a question and didn’t deserve a constant barrage of verbal abuse.

No problem enjoying a cold beer, I do as well, personally I'd have no problem with however much beer you want to bring back, my advise was genuine and 100% correct.

[Paul Laycock1]

4 minutes ago, Mattd said:

No problem enjoying a cold beer, I do as well, personally I'd have no problem with however much beer you want to bring back, my advise was genuine and 100% correct.

Looks like I won’t need to bother now as I said earlier just got 24 cans.

Of course none of this would arise if the on line immigration 90 day reporting system worked.

[Caldera]

3 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

As my 90 day trip is due soon at Savannaket that’s exactly what I thought.

I reckon they are open for trucks, fuel tankers and the like so why not cars.

I hope you're joking. You will be able to buy booze within Thailand LONG before you'll be able to cross into Laos and back.

 

[Mattd]

2 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Of course none of this would arise if the on line immigration 90 day reporting system worked.

90 day reporting is currently suspended, so if it is only a 90 day report you are fine, with luck the alcohol ban will be lifted next month.

[Tony125]

39 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Why the hell would I need any of that. I’m just crossing the border not actually going anywhere, just crossing the bridge and coming straight back to get another 90 day stamp. Work permit? What planet are you on.

What planet are you on? The reason your getting a barrage of what you say is verbal abuse is everyone is trying to tell you and can't undarstand how you have missed the many posts/reports on ThaiVisa and news outlets that all land borders to Thailand have been closed. YOu can't just cross over to do a border bounce anywhere at the moment. Vehicles transporting goods for businesslike oil tankers ect can cross but as a normal Expat/tourist you cannot cross. That is why emergency extentions have been given to those on Visa Exempt, Tourist Visas, Multi entry visa ect as there is no way for us to leave to visit a embassy in foreign country or even cross over for a stamp. 

[gamesgplayemail]

On 4/16/2020 at 1:30 PM, BritManToo said:

No point planning for something you won't be allowed to do.

The borders will be closed to white folk for months, if not the rest of the year.

And if Laos did open, Thailand wouldn't let you back in.

 

Clearly wrong when we know that borders will be totally open within 2 months maximum.

 

 

[FritsSikkink]

59 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Why the hell would I need any of that. I’m just crossing the border not actually going anywhere, just crossing the bridge and coming straight back to get another 90 day stamp. Work permit? What planet are you on.

Read the news, have you been under a rock for the last weeks?

[moontang]

I am even cautious about leaving in September to visit the States.  Getting back in could still be problematic.  Even an extra medical form would make me want to delay.

[FritsSikkink]

24 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Looks like I won’t need to bother now as I said earlier just got 24 cans.

Of course none of this would arise if the on line immigration 90 day reporting system worked.

Are you a troll?

90 day reporting has nothing to do with a visa extension.

[Paul Laycock1]

2 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Are you a troll?

90 day reporting has nothing to do with a visa extension.

No I’m not a troll and with my multi entry O visa/extension a ninety day trip is required, but, as others have said it’s not possible under current conditions. For the other prat that replied I don’t live under a rock but in a rather nice house.

[cyril sneer]

On 4/16/2020 at 1:26 PM, Paul Laycock1 said:

I don’t use the bus service choosing to use a private taxi firm.

Did they make you pay upfront?

[jimmjam]

I used a taxi before from the vientiane side of the friendship bridge to nong khai, take as much back as you want they never even check the boot. 

The txi drivers are well in with the immugration officials. They pay them a small fee, believe its 20 baht.

Dont know what its like in savannakhet / mukdahan though.

[jimmjam]

But like i said last week. The borders wont be open, especially to farangs. 

You wont be able to stamp in and out in may.

U should go to immigration and get a 60 day extension.

[Paul Laycock1]

12 minutes ago, cyril sneer said:

Did they make you pay upfront?

No I pay at the end of the trip, one hour max on a bad day.

[treetops]

2 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

Just to prove your all wrong except for certain locations my sister in law has just returned from Loengnoktha with 24 small cans of beer for me.

Hey, google reader, what border did she cross to get them?

 

Beer is still readily available for many within Thailand, despite being barred, but our OP was about getting it in Savannaket (sic).

[Paul Laycock1]

2 minutes ago, treetops said:

Hey, google reader, what border did she cross to get them?

 

Beer is still readily available for many within Thailand, despite being barred, but our OP was about getting it in Savannaket (sic).

She didn’t cross any borders came from our local town.

[GroveHillWanderer]

2 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

I watch the television and read google. Not seen anything about all borders being closed.

What I did see yesterday was that certain provinces were lifting the ban on alcohol on certain dates. Yasothon, Roiet and others were today 17th, we will see.

So you didn't see the widespread reporting of the Government decree on 25 March? It took effect as of midnight on that date and is valid until April 30 (unless extended).

 

Among other things, it:

 

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bars traveling into Thailand through its land, sea, and air border checkpoints, with several exceptions. 

One of those exceptions is for foreigners with a work permit but from what you say, you don't have one.

 

So a border run is definitely out of the question. See link below.

 

Thailand closes down borders

[Tony125]

17 minutes ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

She didn’t cross any borders came from our local town.

 

[Tony125]

List of Thai provinces that have banned alcohol sales

 

 

This page will be updated as the situation changes.

 

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1158793-list-of-thai-provinces-that-have-banned-alcohol-sales/?utm_source=newsletter-20200417-1237&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

 

Amnat Charoen	Ends 17 April 2020
Ang Thong	Ends 20 April 2020
Ayutthaya	Ends 30 April 2020
Bangkok	10-20 April, 2020
Bueng Kan	Ends 30 April 2020
Buri Ram	2-30 April, 2020
Chachoengsao	10-19 April, 2020
Chantaburi	Ends 30 April 2020
Chai Nat	Ends 30 April 2020
Chaiyaphum	Ends 20 April 2020
Chiang Mai	Ends 30 April 2020
Chiang Rai	Ends 30 April 2020
Chonburi	10-30 April, 2020
Chumphon	Ends 30 April 2020
Kalasin	Ends 30 April 2020
Kamphaeng Phet	10-20 April, 2020
Kanchanaburi	Ends 30 April 2020
Khon Kaen	Ends 30 April 2020
Krabi	Ends 30 April 2020
Lampang	Ends 20 April 2020
Lamphun	1-30 April, 2020
Loei	Ends 30 April 2020
Lopburi	Ends 16 April 2020
Mae Hong Son	Ends 30 April 2020
Maha Sarakham	Ends 20 April 2020
Mukdahan	6-30 April, 2020
Nakhon Nayok	10-19 April, 2020
Nakhon Pathom	2-30 April, 2020
Nakhon Phanom	Ends 30 April 2020
Nakhon Sawan	Ends 20 April 2020
Nakhon Ratchasima	11-18 April, 2020.
Nakhon Si Thammarat	Ends 30 April 2020
Nan	Ends 19 April 2020
Narathiwat	Ends 20 April 2020
Nong Bua Lam Phu	Ends 20 April 2020
Nong Khai	Ends 20 April 2020
Nonthaburi	11-20 April, 2020
Pathum Thani	11-19 April, 2020
Pattani	Ends 20 April 2020
Phang Nga	Ends 30 April 2020
Phattalung	Ends 30 April 2020
Phayao	Ends 20 April 2020
Phetchabun	Ends 18 April 2020
Phetchaburi	10-30 April, 2020
Phitchit	Ends 30 April 2020
Phitsanulok	1 April, 2020, until further notice
Phrae	Ends 20 April 2020
Phuket	Ends 30 April 2020
Parchinburi	Ends 30 April 2020
Prachuap Khiri Khan	9-30 April, 2020
Ratchaburi	Ends 30 April 2020
Rayong	Ends 30 April 2020
Ranong	Ends 30 April 2020
Roi Et	Ends 30 April 2020
Sa Kaeo	Ends 30 April 2020
Sakon Nakhon	Ends 30 April 2020
Samut Prakan	11-20 April, 2020
Samut Sakhon	Ends 20 April 2020
Samut Songkhram	Ends 30 April 2020
Saturn	Ends 19 April 2020
Saraburi	Ends 30 April 2020
Singburi	Ends 20 April 2020
Sisaket	Ends 30 April 2020
Songkhla	Ends 30 April 2020
Sukhothai	11-20 April, 2020
Suphan Buri	4-30 April, 2020
Surat Thani	Ends 30 April 2020
Surin	2-30 April, 2020
Tak	Ends 20 April 2020
Trat	Ends 30 April 2020
Trang	Ends 30 April 2020
Ubon Ratchathani	10-30 April, 2020
Udon Thani	Ends 30 April 2020
Uttaradit	Ends 30 April 2020
Uthai Thani	Ends 20 April 2020
Yala	Ends 30 April 2020
Yasothon	Ends 30 April 2020

 

 

 

*last updated 17 April 08:50

 

Edited April 17, 2020 by Tony125

[CelticTam]

9 hours ago, sjbrownderby said:

Another expert!..........but surely he doesn't need a mouthpiece.

 

Currently there is an official ban on the sale of alcohol here in Laos!!!!!

[Tony125]

WHO urges restrictions on alcohol sales amid pandemic, warns drinking can make coronavirus worse

 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/who-urges-restrictions-on-alcohol-sales-amid-pandemic-warns-drinking-can-make-coronavirus-worse-2020-04-15?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo

[CelticTam]

Laos has an offfical ban on the sale of alcohol!!!

[2 is 1]

9 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

I watch the television and read google. Not seen anything about all borders being closed.

What I did see yesterday was that certain provinces were lifting the ban on alcohol on certain dates. Yasothon, Roiet and others were today 17th, we will see.

You have to be working in NASA before coming in LOS!

[moontang]

17 hours ago, CelticTam said:

Currently there is an official ban on the sale of alcohol here in Laos!!!!!

That doesn't necessarily kill duty free in various forms, but it could.  I am holding 12.13 liters of beer.  It will be interesting to see what Nonthaburi does, as well as the others currently listed as the ban ending on the twentieth..I hope so.  Tesco and 711 both look like they never sold any of it..hopefully, we can just follow the money, instead of being victimized again by the masters of shooting themselves in the foot.

Edited April 18, 2020 by moontang

[DJ54]

April 30...  

[FritsSikkink]

23 hours ago, Paul Laycock1 said:

No I’m not a troll and with my multi entry O visa/extension a ninety day trip is required, but, as others have said it’s not possible under current conditions. For the other prat that replied I don’t live under a rock but in a rather nice house.

Just stupid then, the borders are closed, for you too.