Thai govt issues order extending emergency measures - alcohol ban unclear

[Yadon Toploy]

1 minute ago, JohnOFphon said:

All Alcohol sales open tomorrow at Tesco On Nut.   ????

That loophole has been closed.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/12517/government-says-all-emergency-orders-extended-until-the-end-of-may-jeopardizing-easing-measures/?

[Oxx]

1 minute ago, Yadon Toploy said:

That loophole has been closed.

 

https://www.thaienquirer.com/12517/government-says-all-emergency-orders-extended-until-the-end-of-may-jeopardizing-easing-measures/?

 

This, at best, misleading.  That announcement refers to government measures.  The alcohol farce is the decision of individual provincial governors, so is not covered by that announcements.

[Pilotman]

10 minutes ago, steelepulse said:

Is yeast available at our local Makro?

Not sure.  Got  mine at Big C. Look in the cake and bakery part. near the flour and cake mixes.   

Edited April 30, 2020 by Pilotman

[CrunchWrapSupreme]

1 hour ago, jonclark said:

Rule by law or rule of law - make your choice voters.

They certainly tried last time, and through redistricting, discrepancies, and recounts, the guy who wanted to win did. Soon after, he made the opposition go away. I wonder what else the voters might have to do.

[johno49]

This is just "Prayut the poof" just loves the power he has and loves his little nanny state where he can keep his children in line.

[trainman34014]

19 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

Not sure.  Got  mine at Big C. Look in the cake and bakery part. near the flour and cake mixes.   

Makro normally have up to three types in stock at normal times.

[rkidlad]

A representative from the interior ministry said that the alcohol ban will continue 'til further notice. It's a real s*** show at the moment. Decisions seem to be made on a whim. No forward planning at all. The exact opposite of what people need in these dire times. They need strong and confident leadership. This is just embarrassing. 

 

Time to get a hashtag going on Twitter for the ban to be lifted. They only seem to respond when their incompetence is exposed on social media.  

[fulhamster]

47 minutes ago, Throatwobbler said:

Do you honestly think that the voters will be given a fair chance at voting? The rules will be changed to ensure that this group stay in power.

Surely not ?? How could they do that ??  

Oh, wait...........

[fishtank]

1 hour ago, graemeaylward said:

It will only cause misery or even death to alcoholics who have a physical dependance on alcohol.  For the majority of people, there are plenty of other refreshing, healthy, drinks available, e.g. natural fruit juices!

Yep. You cant beat a natural fruit juice  with your dinner.

Goes well with curry. ????

Edited April 30, 2020 by fishtank

[colinneil]

30 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

The government must be really confident about the ability of their tanks and helicopters. Another month of unemployment, no income and no food is not going to sit well with many Thais.

Army are warming up the Strykers ready for use in the near future.

[Mattd]

2 minutes ago, rkidlad said:

Decisions seem to be made on a whim. No forward planning at all.

This is so true and on all levels of this debacle, not only is it a PITA for those that enjoy a drink (me included) it is a real issue for businesses, small and large, the government appear to think that these can start and stop on a whim, staff being jerked around etc. etc. All without any evidence that it is necessary.

[djayz]

This is too much for me! I need a drink to settle my nerves... 

[Boomer6969]

The public he adresses mut be utterly dumb if no one points out to him the obvious disproportion between the restrictions that have to remain in place and the daily COVID figures published by HIS MoPH.

[rott]

On CNA news they have stated that certain businesses will be allowed to open on 3rd May, including restaurants. Again alcohol not mentioned. 

[Pilotman]

12 minutes ago, fishtank said:

Yep. You cant beat a natural fruit juice  with your dinner.

Goes well with curry. ????

add yeast and sugar and leave for 10 days and that is very true. 

[Pilotman]

26 minutes ago, johno49 said:

This is just "Prayut the poof" just loves the power he has and loves his little nanny state where he can keep his children in line.

He is safe, for now, until the new Military boss gets xxxxxx off with him, then we will see how powerful he really is, or isn't. 

[2 is 1]

1 hour ago, jonclark said:

And I bet every single governor and politician supporting this has a suitably large stash of wine / beer / whiskey at home and cannot see for a moment what the issue is..and I would include Prayut in that as soliders whether serving, ex (or in prayut case both) are well know to like a pint or two...just saying. 

 

As a previous poster mentioned this is about power and control, not co-vid. I hope people remember this when it comes to the next election. Rule by law or rule of law - make your choice voters. 

Election don't do sht because in senate has already 250 members from royal thai army! And 489 seats!

[tomacht8]

The lack of planning is frightening. Yesterday, beautiful, colorful graphics were published, which shops were allowed to open and when. Now out of nowhere and without justification the whole thing is tipped over and postponed indefinitely. I would like a clear, logically coordinated approach. Unfortunately, the deficits of a haphazard leadership adds now to the tiresome virus.

[2 is 1]

1 hour ago, Yadon Toploy said:

It's important to point out, that while 50k doesn't sound like much, he is likely receiving similar amounts from many other companies. 

Police get they most extra "salary" from traffic stops! And now when people not move so much they money have much decrease! And normal police salary is sht! Only 15k/month. Reason need get extra!

[poohy]

48 minutes ago, colinneil said:

Army are warming up the Strykers ready for use in the near future.

Thank god they must be delivering my beer !

[stouricks]

1 hour ago, Pilotman said:

Come on you all, its not that difficult; 100% grape juice, sugar, water, yeast and a big plastic container. 

Kiwi & grape, or cherry berry does a good job.

[Pilotman]

2 minutes ago, stouricks said:

Kiwi & grape, or cherry berry does a good job.

yep, almost any fruit is worth trying, or mixing together.  

[Brewster67]

31 minutes ago, tomacht8 said:

The lack of planning is frightening. Yesterday, beautiful, colorful graphics were published, which shops were allowed to open and when. Now out of nowhere and without justification the whole thing is tipped over and postponed indefinitely. I would like a clear, logically coordinated approach. Unfortunately, the deficits of a haphazard leadership adds now to the tiresome virus.

But the alcohol ban is not included in any of this extension,. it is not a national ruling, it is done on a province by province basis, so any extension to any alcohol ban MUST come as an official announcement from the provincial governor.

 

Considering all measures in our province have had plenty of notice, so for me i think the alcohol ban will be lifted after tonight.

[transam]

Unfortunately, "Big Brother" seems a bit confused at the mo, but here, quite normal .......................

[petermik]

7 hours ago, transam said:

Unfortunately, "Big Brother" seems a bit confused at the mo, but here, quite normal .......................

Alcohol ban just been officially confirmed....."until further notice"

[Throatwobbler]

1 hour ago, jonclark said:

Without wanting to take the thread off course. 

 

The answer is yes, those who support these dinosaurs, are like there erstwhile politcial name sakes are dying off due to old age, so their voter base is shrinking. I think the youth are far more savvy and determined than most on TVF give them credit for, and as we saw with the momentous result of FFP in the last election (which scared the pants of the establishedment who were completely broadsided by the 8 million odd votes FFP got)  despite is dissolution, their voter base still remains strong and will vote along similar lines next time. Give the governments shocking handling of the social and economic fallout of co-vid 19, I can see PTP taking back many of the votes they lost and people deserting the coalition parties like rats off a sinking ship.

 

I may be wrong but i think PPP and Prayut have blown is spectacularly - added to this the internal power struggles in PPP with Prawit being lined up to leader of the party, and unsurp Utamas, that party itself could well fracture and splinter along power cliche lines as the places at the trough are rearranged. 

 

The dinosaurs are looking to the sky and the asteroid is getting closer.  

 

Anyway back to topic - Advice to the PM - Damage limitation advice - make beer available. 

I wish I shared you optomism. This is nothing against the young Thais who I work with and I know are savvy. I talk about that rules of the election will be changed. Look at the last one how the list candidate system was rigged so that PTP got no seats. And like you said the FFP scared the hell out of them and are now dissolved. There will be many more rules in place before the next election ensuring that the same does not happen again.

 

If the last election had been free and fair this lot would not be in power now, and we might be able to get a drink.

[Changoverandout]

Alcohol ban extended to end of May according to Amarin tv

Edited April 30, 2020 by Changoverandout
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[transam]

Whens the next "general" election.......?

 

Think there will be change..................????

[Andycoops]

The booze is irrelevant to gatherings. 

I have just witnessed on my to and from the Big C, in 3 villages, around a dozen or so people sitting together on those low bamboo tables, and not one was wearing a mask either. 

[Kwasaki]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Meanwhile, one supermarket in Bangkok put notices in store on Wednesday to announce that it would not be selling alcohol throughout May.

Hope people don't buy anything else there it must be an covid 19 infected place then, if you can't go in to buy a beer how come you can buy food.