sambum Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 7 hours ago, Geoffggi said: There is nothing wrong with restaurants selling alcohol providing it is managed correctly QED Wrong! - at least in Surat Thani - See 2.8 as under Of course, you could argue the point that the restaurant could SELL alcohol, but you are not allowed to consume it on the premises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaopad999 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 51 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Pros: Alcohol is much cheaper overall, especially spirits and wine Decent wine bars and other cool places to drink Long term visas are easier, especially if you are under 50 Weed is openly smoked there (if that's your thing, it isn't mine) Cons: Much higher crime Dirtier overall, it is still a long way behind Thailand in this regard Drive on the wrong (French) side of the road Mongering is much better in Thailand if that's your bag They use USD and their own worthless currency Loads of dodgy expats there, everyone that fails in TL ends up in Cambo Loads of hangers on, drugs and junkies there Too many Chinese now Overall I love Cambo but not sure I could live there. Thailand just offers so much more. I have been living in Thailand for 31 years and visiting Cambo for over 25 and have many expat friends there. Thanks very much for the insight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 15 minutes ago, sambum said: Wrong! - at least in Surat Thani - See 2.8 as under Of course, you could argue the point that the restaurant could SELL alcohol, but you are not allowed to consume it on the premises! Whats the point in that, Entertainment Places can open but Alcohol not allowed, but in certain types of restaurants is allowed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyman567 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 7 hours ago, alant said: Has anyone seen an official reason for the banning of alcohol? An official reason for the ban in Restaurants? Official reasons would be welcome plus translation if at all possible. There are none Its just pure nonsense. Oh i know? They think the virus has a drinking problem Utter <deleted> they are doing this Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Hanot Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 When and based on what criteria do they know the ban can be lifted ? There must be some kind of scientific logic behind it . Or is it a lesson and obey reasoning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiang Mai Bill Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 9 hours ago, Geoffggi said: There is nothing wrong with restaurants selling alcohol providing it is managed correctly QED But anyone but an idiot would know that many would abuse it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 What province restaurants are banned from selling alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 hours ago, flyfrog said: Can somebody give me a decent explanation why reataurants cannot sell alcohol?? What has a glass of wine or a beer got to donwith Covid?? The guy who banned this does he know himself?? It isn't the drink, it's the socialising that goes with it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, kiwikeith said: I'm sure Mr Singa and Mrs Chang will be very upset. They would pack some punch, I would think, they probably are spanking Prayut right now. Especially since Ms. Singha supported the coup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 3 minutes ago, DefaultName said: It isn't the drink, it's the socialising that goes with it. Correct. Here in Chonburi loads of factory workers gather for a bevvy at restaurants at least once a week. It's to stop this type of activity and thus the transmission of the virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 29 minutes ago, Kwasaki said: What province restaurants are banned from selling alcohol. I'll tell you later, Im going out shortly to a wine bar I am going to eat but not without a drink, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah K Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Oldie said: It costs the industry 9 billion? Now imagine how much their addicted customers can save during these difficult times. 9 billion in sales, 30 billion across the industry in lost wages. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green light Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 11 hours ago, Geoffggi said: There is nothing wrong with restaurants selling alcohol providing it is managed correctly QED it is fine to ban it in the restaurant. They are charging a lot of money for alcohol in a restaurant anyway. water and coke prices will double. and it is still a rip off too Most Thai people buys from 7-11 and drink at home.. it is only the rich people and flush with cash farangs who will suffer the prestige in eating in expensive restaurant. Not only an Italian meal costs a farang Bht 1500/person..( a overpriced rip off meal for just noodles) then add your super priced glass of wine for $ 15 ..It is ridiculous and so stupid to support such places. what happened to cheap thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green light Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 4 hours ago, kiwikeith said: I'm sure Mr Singa and Mrs Chang will be very upset. They would pack some punch, I would think, they probably are spanking Prayut right now. Singa and chang don't make their money selling in the restaurant. but at 7-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta408 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 I wonder which wise Einstein from Chula or some 5*hospital(hotel) recommended this be done. Totally <deleted> clueless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 13 hours ago, Geoffggi said: There is nothing wrong with restaurants selling alcohol providing it is managed correctly QED Correct . Customers who buy a meal , should be allowed alcohol refreshments .. No meal , no beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Just now, elliss said: Correct . Customers who buy a meal , should be allowed alcohol refreshments .. No meal , no beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Noah K said: 9 billion in sales, 30 billion across the industry in lost wages. Those in high office , wont be losing any sleep , over the lower caste .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Bob Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 The logic that alcohol = covid is unfortunately largely true based on the mentality of many (many!) young Thai people. I.E. in order to have fun and drink requires large (and very loud!) close gatherings where everyone dances shouts and laughs in each others faces. The concept of having a casual few whilst sitting around politely spaced apart and enjoying audible conversation is largely non-existent with that crowd. Nope, get drunk = assume the mentality and behavior of a toddler who just learned to walk, then bump into and slobber all over each other. Celebrate Thainess! ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 2:57 PM, JeffersLos said: As long as people can still drink at a concrete table with a chess board on it, half the forum should be okay. I prefer my easy chair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike k Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 7 hours ago, piewarmer said: Gathering at home to have a few with friends might be the next target It was done once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon555 Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Some people don't drink alcohol and they like to think people who do are somehow weak or dysfunctional. Some people like to drink all day because they enjoy it and cannot find anything better to do. For the rest of us, eating good food in a restaurant without wine is miserable. When you've had so much Thai food that it feels like it's coming out of your ears, pasta/steak/pizza tastes a lot better with wine. A lot, lot better. Why shouldn't restaurant owners make a living? Imagine running a place called Wine Connection, serving 1000 day old Gouda and Italian/Spanish meats and you cannot serve wine. I nearly cried into my porchetta. Set the maximum table size to two. Or four. Problem solved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 9, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 1/8/2021 at 2:55 PM, webfact said: “The peak season for selling alcoholic beverages is between December and April, I didn't know Thailand had a peak season for drinking alcoholic beverages... I always kinda thought it was consistent yearround. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Simon555 said: Set the maximum table size to two. Or four. Problem solved. How does 4 people sitting around a table together without masks solve anything CV related? Also, although this is not my policy, I seem to recall that one of the ways the original CV outbreak in BKK spread in the first wave was thru Thais sharing food and drinks (passing around glasses and sharing utensils) among large groups at bars/pubs. Edited January 9, 2021 by TallGuyJohninBKK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Captain_Bob said: in order to have fun and drink requires large (and very loud!) close gatherings where everyone dances shouts and laughs in each others faces. The concept of having a casual few whilst sitting around politely spaced apart and enjoying audible conversation is largely non-existent with that crowd. You're right, that's how I have always known it when I still lived in the west Edited January 9, 2021 by Susco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 5 hours ago, Magenta408 said: I wonder which wise Einstein from Chula or some 5*hospital(hotel) recommended this be done. Totally <deleted> clueless. You think it was an Einstein from Chula who banned selling alcohol in bars and restaurants in the UK and most part of Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 A lot of bars used to play the music loud, and play a certain kind of music that made the people want to drink more. Now with Covid, flying in the air. Turn off that loud crappy music and let the customers talk in a normal voice, instead of having to shout and spit all over the place. But no, we all know that Alcohol is evil, so ban it. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Record Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Stargrazer9889 said: A lot of bars used to play the music loud, and play a certain kind of music that made the people want to drink more. Now with Covid, flying in the air. Turn off that loud crappy music and let the customers talk in a normal voice, instead of having to shout and spit all over the place. But no, we all know that Alcohol is evil, so ban it. Geezer Alcohol kills millions worldwide directly or indirectly, I see no problem with a government preventing their citizens from drinking poison. People are too stupid to stop drinking poison and acting like morons, so your leaders have to make the decision for you. You should be grateful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 12 hours ago, Chiang Mai Bill said: But anyone but an idiot would know that many would abuse it! Like I said "if managed correctly", if people were not allowed to abuse it there would be no problem. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 8 hours ago, Simon555 said: Some people don't drink alcohol and they like to think people who do are somehow weak or dysfunctional. Some people like to drink all day because they enjoy it and cannot find anything better to do. For the rest of us, eating good food in a restaurant without wine is miserable. When you've had so much Thai food that it feels like it's coming out of your ears, pasta/steak/pizza tastes a lot better with wine. A lot, lot better. Why shouldn't restaurant owners make a living? Imagine running a place called Wine Connection, serving 1000 day old Gouda and Italian/Spanish meats and you cannot serve wine. I nearly cried into my porchetta. Set the maximum table size to two. Or four. Problem solved. All OK in Phuket last night, Wine Connection I did ask first if we could drink, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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