CONFIRMED: Alcohol sales banned until further notice, some businesses allowed to reopen

[ChaiyaTH]

2 minutes ago, katatonic said:

It's to stop the average local male thinking he can spend the last of the family's money on Lao Khao while the wife's queuing up for charity food.

The average local male can still gets it booze underground though, I just found out 3 houses in my village are selling as of today.
Me thinks the locals start to had enough and start doing what they want themselves, ignore central government more and more.

Edited April 30, 2020 by ChaiyaTH

[bikerbri]

This is getting like living in the Middle East. In the Emirates selling alcoholic drink to the locals is banned. Expats working there have to apply for a licence and the amount of booze they can take from the the liquor store once a month is dependent on their income. Any local caught with alcohol is in for a few dozen lashes. It could work here. 

[StefanBBK]

I just wonder that there is little influence from beverage companies. Thought they were better connected. Surely they lose a lot of revenue these days. 

 

[misterphil]

Does massage shops come under "Salons"?

[unamazedloso]

Im tanked right now. I Hit up the local shops and bought everything they had. Not first choice but but given the circumstances, happy!! This is why i remain in Thailand. 

[John Loftus]

Why do the Thai people continue to let other people tell them how to live their lives?

I was told this was a free country. I was told Thailand meant "Free Country".

People in the USA are standing up for their rights. I guess it's too much for Thai people to even think about.

[tomacht8]

That's crazy. 7 new people have the Wuhan flu. For this, over 60 million people are locked up and millions are now without a job or income. On top still travel and alcohol prohibited. The question of proportionality arises here. More people die on the streets of Thailand in one day than in the months of the Wuhan delusion.

[holy cow cm]

10 minutes ago, katatonic said:

It's to stop the average local male thinking he can spend the last of the family's money on Lao Khao while the wife's queuing up for charity food.

Wrong!

[rott]

1 hour ago, ChipButty said:

How much Tax on a bottle of wine in Thailand?

Used to be 250%, I have been told it went up to 400% but cannot verify this. 

[Mark17AA]

Plain ridiculous.. they will cause more business to fail, some of these small bars will disappear and never come back is that the plan?

Not even being able to buy in 7 just crazy at this stage of the game. 

[The Barmbeker]

2 hours ago, herwin1234 said:

Another cynical opinion from a cynical farang. Actually this crisis has been dealt with in a proffesional way here in Thailand. A PM making decisiions backed by science and facts, and a united population that understood and acted resposible.

Now compare that with the "Greatest Country on Earth" where its Supreme Leader suggests injecting bleach might work against covid, and a deeply divided population with bizarre complot theories.

 

Thanks- I needed the laugh!

[EricTh]

2 hours ago, Eibot said:

 

Yes, there were infections while people were drinking. But also when people were shopping, eating, cooking or gathering for religious events. The virus started on a wet market and even that is aloud again!

 

Alcohol might actually gives some relief and enjoyment during this stressful time. But they even take this away from us. Why? Because we're all dumb and cannot control ourselves and alcohol is bad. What's next on the list to ban? Dictatorship 1.1

 

Alcohol isn't necessary whereas buying fresh food at market is necessary.

 

I haven't drunk any alcohol for more than a decade. Try healthier drinks like fruit juice and green tea instead.

 

Edited April 30, 2020 by EricTh

[Berkshire]

5 minutes ago, John Loftus said:

Why do the Thai people continue to let other people tell them how to live their lives?

I was told this was a free country. I was told Thailand meant "Free Country".

People in the USA are standing up for their rights. I guess it's too much for Thai people to even think about.

You can't be serious.  Most of America is still under lockdown and the only people protesting are right-wing nutters.  But at least in America, they don't have a ban on alcohol.

[Phil McCaverty]

 

9:38. "non team, non competitive such as tennis, shooting, golf, and the rest and the rest".

 

So, is swimming in my community pool included in "and the rest and the rest"? I would think so.

[DaLa]

57 minutes ago, Number 6 said:

I'm 60yo I can make my own decisions thanks.

Unfortunately you and I have just found out unbelievably that we can’t.

[katatonic]

13 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

The average local male can still gets it booze underground though, I just found out 3 houses in my village are selling as of today.
Me thinks the locals start to had enough and start doing what they want themselves, ignore central government more and more.

Don't know of anywhere round here unfortunately.

You're probably right on the second point - I just hope we don't hear of mass methanol poisonings. The ya-ba dealers must be having a right old time.

[maxx58]

3 hours ago, TheDark said:

We'll be healthier than before, once alcohol ban is lifted. 

 

Not a bad time to stop drinking altogether and spend the time and money to something else?

 

Some say that it takes 3 weeks to change habits, good or bad. Now we have ample of time to do just that.

 

Yeah, you must be a lot of fun at parties!

[Kaopad999]

4 minutes ago, EricTh said:

 

Alcohol isn't necessary whereas buying fresh food at market is necessary.

 

I haven't drunk any alcohol for more than a decade. Try healthier drinks like fruit juice and green tea instead.

 

Exactly, i believe that right now, heath is the number one concern

[Greg O]

You can get anywhere if you're discreet and bring a black bag after dark..not 7 Eleven . Too many spies 

[metisdead]

Some more offensive posts, troll posts and the replies have been removed. 

[peter48]

3 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

This one small issue (booze ban) demonstrates difference between western countries and basically Thai military state.

My country AU, the government would not have chance in hell of enforcing such a stupid rule. I'm sure most others US, UK etc etc would be same. 

Chaos for suppressive rules just for the sake of it.

In UK all bars and pubs are definitely closed everywhere but you can buy beer etc at the Supermarket or corner shop. You can drink at home. The issue in most countries is simple: in the interest of 'social distancing' no social drinking places open and no drinking in parks, beeches etc. At home you can drink as you are just with household and you are isolated from others. 

 

Thai authorities believe I guess that people will drink and forget about social distancing rules etc

[apetryxx]

3 hours ago, TheDark said:

We'll be healthier than before, once alcohol ban is lifted. 

 

Not a bad time to stop drinking altogether and spend the time and money to something else?

 

Some say that it takes 3 weeks to change habits, good or bad. Now we have ample of time to do just that.

 

What don’t you understand about this? Restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and all of the people that depend on a pay check from these enterprises are outgrowths of tourist dollars. They’re dying! Who in their right mind would want to vacation in the Thai version of Saudi Arabia. Go on the wagon if that’s good for you but stop your preaching to the rest of us. 

[katatonic]

13 minutes ago, EricTh said:

 

Alcohol isn't necessary whereas buying fresh food at market is necessary.

 

I haven't drunk any alcohol for more than a decade. Try healthier drinks like fruit juice and green tea instead.

 

Green tea makes me think of Camberwell carrots for some reason. Must be the booze ban.. Anyone for crazy golf?

Edited April 30, 2020 by katatonic

[H1w4yR1da]

8 minutes ago, EricTh said:

 

Alcohol isn't necessary whereas buying fresh food at market is necessary.

 

I haven't drunk any alcohol for more than a decade. Try healthier drinks like fruit juice and green tea instead.

 

Maybe get off the soapbox and try less preaching.

So many holier-than-thou types posting on this thread.

[hidbehindthesofa]

So if I understand it correctly - as from next month, one will be able to sit in a restaurant and have coke, water, coffee, etc., with a meal - but not a beer . . . or have I just simply misunderstood ?

 

 I can only conclude that Thai scientists and doctors and other such experts have discovered that the consumption of alcohol with food encourages the spread of the virus whereas eating in a restaurant is safe provided you dont drink any alcohol with your meal AND that you sit a metre away from your wife, girlfriend, children or whomsoever you have been cooped up with at home for the last six weeks ?

[transam]

3 hours ago, herwin1234 said:

Another cynical opinion from a cynical farang. Actually this crisis has been dealt with in a professional way here in Thailand. A PM making decisions backed by science and facts, and a united population that understood and acted responsible.

 

 

 

Can you point me in the right directito the reason/decision to not sell beer or wine...

I mean, the science and facts.

 

Can you also provide proof that the populace are "clapping their hands" at not being able to have/buy a beer...? 

I await your reply.....????

 

[Grumpy one]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Why no alcohol?

Maybe the powers that be are a little bit pi&&ed off at the brewing magnates for no financial help in this crisis 

[JimGant]

3 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

Great to see golf will reopen can't wait to hit the links.

Hope you lose your balls.

[transam]

11 minutes ago, EricTh said:

 

Alcohol isn't necessary whereas buying fresh food at market is necessary.

 

I haven't drunk any alcohol for more than a decade. Try healthier drinks like fruit juice and green tea instead.

 

So what......?

We are all not you......????

[spermwhale]

3 hours ago, 4737 Carlin said:

I bought for 10 days just before Songkhran. If I'd known they were going to just outright enforce prohibition indefinitely I'd have bought as much as I needed until I can get out of this totalitarian state. I don't drink much but won't live anywhere I'm told I can't enjoy a cold beer at home when I want one.

Totally agree with you sir. I'm done with Thailand after this b.s. Not even China is being heavy handed like this.