1 hour ago, ThaiWai said:

They literally never fail to do the opposite of the correct thing. 

How is an alcohol ban not a correct thing ?

I am sure they saved thousands of life with this one,

at least from road accident and fights.

 

The best idea could be to make it a permanent ban. 

Edited April 29, 20206 yr by Pattaya46

2 hours ago, Andy from Kent said:

 

hold up as in a delay?

Yes sorry, bad choice of words.

9 hours ago, Jane baker said:

No alcohol & no swimming in your hotel pool when your the only couple in it ? Please I don’t understand this can’t even sit by pool on benches & we are the only 2 people in our hotel ?

Agreed, in the four condos I lived in, there were never more than 2-3 couples in the (large) pool at a time.

4 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said:

How is an alcohol bad not a correct thing ?

I am sure they saved thousands of life with this one,

at least from road accident and fights.

 

The best idea could be to make it a permanent ban. 

Alcohol is not illegal. Banning it affects your freedom of choices. Where is the line? Should they also ban cigarettes? Coca-Cola? Candy? Fast food?

 

By banning those you will also save many lives.

 

 

11 hours ago, 2long said:

From experience, these guys are completely incapable of buying in advance and rationing the booze for even a few days, never mind a month.

Upon arriving here at the in-laws' to hole up for the lockdown, I bought a case of Leos and bottle of whiskey to share with the bros-in-law. They lasted like 3 days. Needless to say, I didn't replenish the supply. The next bottle of whiskey stayed in my room.

11 hours ago, 2long said:

There IS some sense in it. Read on...

Common sense would suggest that the reason for banning the booze is to prevent Somchais from sitting in groups and drinking, then after killing some brain cells going off to do other inappropriate things which would spread the virus, such as returning to hug and kiss family members.

Without 'generalising' I think it's fair to say that the government mainly target low-income Thai males as the target group to control in this case. From experience, these guys are completely incapable of buying in advance and rationing the booze for even a few days, never mind a month. This is partly because they don't have the money, and mainly because they can't control themselves or trust their buddies not to cheat. They drink all they have until it's gone.

In this sense, the 2-day window and a new ban makes sense, allowing expats and more wealthy to stock up and ration.

Haha...are you perchance an accidental time traveler, having just warped crossed the Mekong from 1890's French colonial Laos? 

18 minutes ago, Pattaya46 said:

How is an alcohol ban not a correct thing ?

I am sure they saved thousands of life with this one,

at least from road accident and fights.

 

The best idea could be to make it a permanent ban. 

With the current restrictions of being outside etc, many folk have adopted new hobby. Personally mine has been to read Thaivisa threads for most crazy post for the day. Thanks to this one, I don't need to continue any longer today. Can't be topped.

24 minutes ago, revup said:

Just made 4.5% takes 3-4 days, you get used to it, eventually.

Get used to the headaches you mean?

 

 

What new ban? Seems to me disseminating rumors is the plat du jour nowadays, no-one can wait for the official regulation.

10 minutes ago, Susco said:

Get used to the headaches you mean?

 

 

I think it turns your hair red, AKA he must be a Ginger...

I'm speechless. I don't drink the stuff so I don't care but I have to say that this decision is a humdinger!! What to say?

If the ban ‘ends on 30th April’ does that mean it’s on sale as normal tomorrow at 11am? 

23 minutes ago, cyril sneer said:

If the ban ‘ends on 30th April’ does that mean it’s on sale as normal tomorrow at 11am? 

Nup. If they dont extend ban then you could buy booze May 1.

That won't happen because they (government) are exerting a regime. Very clever. Works on Thai and the farang guests are caught in crossfire.

As many have pointed out Thailand is perhaps only country with this restriction.

(excluding religious bans of alcohol).

My own country OZ has some of most strick rules in place. However no booze ban. 

Edited April 29, 20206 yr by DrJack54

3 hours ago, stouricks said:

Am I correct in thinking alcohol COULD, not WILL, be for sale 11am - 2pm and 5pm - 6pm on Friday & Saturday. That should cause a few hold-ups at checkouts.

Yes, 19 pages commenting on something that “could” happen, a rumour, has to be a TV record.

 

Im upto page 15 looking for some real information, I’m about to give up and just wait until tomorrow.

33 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

What new ban? Seems to me disseminating rumors is the plat du jour nowadays, no-one can wait for the official regulation.

proud and expect world sheep and a new head sheep to please all the local sheep so be prepared to line up and stock up if the window of oxygen from the grassy sheep lands opens for 1-2 days omg what a mouth full  

1 minute ago, taxin said:

Yes, 19 pages commenting on something that “could” happen, a rumour, has to be a TV record.

 

Im upto page 15 looking for some real information, I’m about to give up and just wait until tomorrow.

Hardly a TV record. 

The fact you have "no real information" is because the government is incompetent.

The decision should of been made days ago and already announced.

I will cut some slack in that governors of different proviences implemented it at various stages. Wasn't Phuket the first?

Anyway it may need big ring around to decide extend or not.

Imbeciles.

I’m curious how the beer will taste that has been in a warehouse for a month?

5 minutes ago, Winky Wilson said:

I’m curious how the beer will taste that has been in a warehouse for a month?

For couple month, even longer will be fine. An extra month especially if warehouse hot then "up to you". 

The stock is not just the big boys such as Tesco lotus. What about the small outlets owned by battling Thai folk.

Gov don't give a stuff about them. 

Edited April 29, 20206 yr by DrJack54

2 hours ago, kentrot said:

Perfect !

Anyone left with a job and paycheck - which comes just in time at the end of the month, for this lifting of the ban - will be tempted to spend more on stockpiling  booze than on food for the family.

 

And any hoarders will no doubt be marking up 'under-the-counter' sales to make a profit.

 

Once again the old saying, a country of 12 year olds, .... run by a bunch of 14 year olds !

Would I be correct in assuming that you choose to live here?

20 minutes ago, Winky Wilson said:

I’m curious how the beer will taste that has been in a warehouse for a month?

Stick to the rum Mate, it never goes bad.

25 minutes ago, JeffGroves said:

proud and expect world sheep and a new head sheep to please all the local sheep so be prepared to line up and stock up if the window of oxygen from the grassy sheep lands opens for 1-2 days omg what a mouth full  

Jeff Groves is obviously not just a sheep like the rest of us. We must therefore hold him in awe and wonder. 

21 minutes ago, Winky Wilson said:

I’m curious how the beer will taste that has been in a warehouse for a month?

I think the first one will taste pretty damn good ????

11 hours ago, Canuck1966 said:

Does anybody know if the breweries are closed? Or running at a lower capacity?

Good question ,we rear a few cattle and feed spent barley grains from the brewing industry ,and I have not been able to buy any for two weeks now ,one guy had a load in 15 ton but it was gone in 24 hours ,I would say some are closed ,one at Kampansan is running at a lower capacity .

One thing, I used to make beer in the UK ,it took about a month from making to drinking ,if some brewers are closed ,how long from opening to bottling ,is they a waiting time ,or do brewers have enough stock to keep them going until a new batch is made. 

FWIW, my experience in Rayong area is this. I tried 4-5 of my regular (they know me) mom and pop shops to no avail. Finally my GF's uncle took us to a restaurant that sold me 3 cases of beer at restaurant prices, 50% markup? That was all I could find. I think every province may be different. (Also, I think after the mom and pop's sold out their stock, could not re-order. Some showed me their bare refrigs.)

i've heard it all now! Absolutely ridiculous to stop the ban for two days then reimpose it ....... somebody in high places must have an invested interest ........... money number one in Thailand again.

13 hours ago, 2long said:

The Mom & Pop shops are running out, or have already run out.

This two-day window enables them to stock up, and sell beer throughout May, thus everyone saving face... 

 Mama n papa , shops deserve my loyalty ..

Aint had a dry day , during the virus panic regime 

  Makro , no thx ..

1 hour ago, greeneking said:

Sanctimonious troll.

You so keen to save these lives ban driving.

 

As old papa said.  Never trust a man who does not like a drink .

  No shortage of them here ...

 

Edited April 29, 20206 yr by elliss

298 posts and counting. Come on people keep it coming!!

What's all the fuss about. I have been going to Macro on a regular basis and buying a couple of jugs of blue alcohol which I put in the fridge and come happy hour, I drop an olive and have a good time. 

1 hour ago, JeffGroves said:

proud and expect world sheep and a new head sheep to please all the local sheep so be prepared to line up and stock up if the window of oxygen from the grassy sheep lands opens for 1-2 days omg what a mouth full  

It would appear you have a plentiful supply of alcohol yourself.......