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

[Trujillo]

I think that there is a real concern for actual alcoholics who are deprived of drink, cold turkey. 

I am quite sure there are negative health issues associated with this sort of thing. How carefully was this thought through? 

 

And interestingly, the US is having awakenings of the unconstitutional disruption of personal liberties; good thing we don't have any of those here. 

[metisdead]

Some inflammatory posts have been removed. 

[Number 6]

Another extension of martial law. Excessive alcohol consumption often brings out the worst in some people. Wouldn't want that spilling out into the streets now would we?

 

10m people unemployed and looking for someone to answer for ruining their lives.

[lordblackader]

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Me too!

I've still got two bottles of rum left .... now the mom and pop stores have all run out it's easier to buy drugs than alcohol.

This. 

It's all very good being able to buy it on the sly but none of the stores have been restocked for three weeks and my locals at least have all run out.  

 

The only winners from the alcohol ban are yaba dealers. 

[ChaiyaTH]

38 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Rumor has it that when restaurants/cafes reopen the government intends to ban McDonalds and KFC since it seems incorrect diet depletes your immune system. 

Smokes to follow.

The average fried food is equal if not more unhealthy than KFC. Few Thai dishes are actually healthy, I don't know any that even has enough vegetables.
Cancer rates are pretty high in Thailand, I think a few cigarets are quite innocent in that regard.

Edited April 30, 2020 by ChaiyaTH

[Heelbiter]

Had a stock of booze to last the month! Wasn't counting on another one!! So great isolated can't do Jack s@@t and no booze.... but hey no worries i won't get the virus!! Because i can't get alcohol..geniuses so they are

[Kaopad999]

32 minutes ago, Canuck1966 said:

Can you go and preach somewhere else!

No i will not. I have my opinion, just like yours. if you don't like it, then move on. 

[Vigilante]

2 hours ago, Tuvoc said:

 

Yeah I don't understand that at all. What does it have to do with coronavirus ?

Drunk ppl can create 'disturbances' esp.  if they have lost their biz or jobs

I believe the Korat shooter went on a rampage for a paltry 50k baht.

 

There's also the social-gathering/partying hazard

 

 

 

[727Sky]

I do not drink unless social, do not need it or enjoy it. However...

 

It is heart warming to see the Muslims and other control freaks have finally gotten the upper hand and are able to stop people from drinking. Think of all the Livers they will save (sarc)

[fishtank]

1 minute ago, Kaopad999 said:

No i will not. I have my opinion,  

Even if it is ridiculous. 

[DirtyHarry55]

Students have started an online campaign to cancel the Emergency Decree and use Emergency Decree and use the Infectious Diseases Act instead I think it's a good idea but don't think they'll go for it.

[beavenlen]

just an idea for when this charade has concluded. How about a nationwide Farang P---up with a special invite to our illustrious pm,I would gladly provide a necktie of suitable quality.

[cooked]

2 hours ago, Tuvoc said:

 

Yeah I don't understand that at all. What does it have to do with coronavirus ?

Keep working at it, you'll get there eventually.

[Number 6]

2 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.

 

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

[Kaopad999]

5 minutes ago, ChaiyaTH said:

The average fried food is equal if not more unhealthy than KFC. Few Thai dishes are actually healthy, I don't know any that even has enough vegetables.
Cancer rates are pretty high in Thailand, I think a few cigarets are quite innocent in that regard.

I think what makes general Thai street food unhealthy is the oil they use (palm oil),  lot's of MSG and too much sugar in some cases. however, if you cook Thai food at home and cut out the crappy stuff, then it can be extremely healthy! 

[Max69xl]

2 hours ago, fulhamster said:

So golf courses can re-open ??

 

That's up to the Provincial Governors to decide. But according to several news websites,yes. 

[phka]

2 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Why no alcohol?

Need a chance to dry out

[Spellforce]

Someone could call Big C in Bangkok, what will their policy tomorrow if:

- ban is lift tonight at midnight

- ban will restart 3rd of may

 

What will hapen tomorrow ?

[Misterwhisper]

11 minutes ago, Spellforce said:

... then what about 1st and 2nd of may ?

Stampede runs on all liquor stores?

[Jiggo]

2 hours ago, TheDark said:

Learn new skills, learn to cook better, read books, play chess or cards (online if no other people around), learn to improve your Thai both talk and read.. pretty much anything which keeps the brain fed. 

All sounds boring as freck

[ChaiyaTH]

So when is Prayut getting flying lessons from the MahanaKhon tower? 

[Spellforce]

Just now, Misterwhisper said:

Stampede runs on all liquor stores?

That's what I'm thinking now. Not official for 1st & 2nd of may to avoid a rush.

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Anyone entering any of the aforementioned businesses must wear a facemask. Hand sanitizer must be provided for customers to use. 

 

There must be at least one metre distance must be maintained between persons inside the business premises.

More nonsense. How can you eat in a reopened restaurant while wearing a mask? How can you be attended to in a salon while one metre apart from the staff?>

[poohy]

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Why keep using word ABUSE.

Reading your stuff is a good laugh.

5p is my start time

I cant wait only 31 mins to go before i can have a shandy and slap the wife

[Jack Mountain]

Thailand, I wish you something ...

[chrissables]

2 hours ago, TheDark said:

Learn new skills, learn to cook better, read books, play chess or cards (online if no other people around), learn to improve your Thai both talk and read.. pretty much anything which keeps the brain fed. 

You have a lot of learning to do, especially in "i know best category"

[rtco]

Just tightening the screw until they get the requisite large enough wads of cash from the breweries ... isn't it obvious ... there is no other rational or logical explanation ... or is there?

[fondue zoo]

Did everyone get the memo?  The 7/11 near me was restocking their alcohol fridges only an hour ago for tomorrow.  They seemed to think the ban was over as of midnight tonight.

[bkkgriz]

2+2=5

War is peace

Freedom is slavery

Ignorance is strength

[ChaiyaTH]

So once this is all finally done, we are looking at protests for a year, causing even more instability and damage to tourism.