Popular Post Jonathan Fairfield Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 Bangkok nightlife given green light to re-open as more restrictions eased nationwide As expected, the Thai government has given the green light for Bangkok’s nightlife to re-open with some degree of normality. At a meeting on Monday afternoon, it was confirmed that bars, pubs and restaurants can now open until 11pm and serve alcohol. Live music is also permitted but dancing is not allowed. The move comes as the Thai capital and surrounding areas were among a number of provinces to be downgraded from a ‘High Controlled Area (red) to Controlled Area (orange). Other provinces downgraded to the Controlled Area include Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan, Tak, Ratchaburi, Samut Songkhram and Nakhon Pathom. Only Samut Sakhon remains under the highest level of restrictions, with bars and pubs there ordered to remain closed. When the new measures will go into effect will depend on the provincial governor of each province, with announcements due imminently. At the time of posting, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority is yet to make an announcement on when the re-opening would come into effect, although it is expected bars and pubs will be able to re-open as early as Tuesday (23 Feb). We’ll update this post following any announcement. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-02-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oldie Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 I think the best will be everyone decides for himself if he wants to risk to go to entertainment venues. I don't go and I even avoid to meet people that are hanging around there every night. But I am a careful person that can't even remember anymore when I had a disease caused by a virus or bacteria. But for sure I am not immortal too. 3 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 Whoopee Bangkok nightlife back, time to get my glad rags on, hop over there for some action. 1 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 7 hours ago, colinneil said: Whoopee Bangkok nightlife back, time to get my glad rags on, hop over there for some action. At your age col hopping is out...try a nice leisurely stroll instead....CU in Thermae and we`ll pick up some top totty..... 2 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: open until 11pm I wonder how many bars will open under these conditions. For some that would mean normal business between 7 or 8 until 11. 3 or 4 hours won't be enough to make some money. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 CCSA approves emergency decree extension and lifting of restrictions BANGKOK (NNT) - The government’s Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has approved the extension of the emergency decree for another month, and resolved to lift a number of restrictions, including allowing people to drink alcoholic beverages in restaurants until 11 p.m. The Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, said after chairing the CCSA meeting today that the center decided to extend the enforcement of the emergency decree until March 31 this year. The meeting also approved the lifting of restrictions, aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, and a proposal to downgrade the degree of COVID-19 infection in various areas. Currently, Samut Sakhon is the only province with its status as a red zone, where maximum control is in place. The CCSA meeting gave the green light to permit vendors to sell alcoholic beverages and allow customers to drink inside their premises until 11 p.m. of each day. However, restrictions on entertainment venues will remain in place to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The meeting acknowledged the hosting of a professional jet ski competition, after the country successfully hosted an international badminton tournament. There will be more activities to promote domestic tourism, while maintaining public health measures. The Prime Minister insisted that the first COVID-19 vaccine doses will arrive in Thailand this Wednesday (Feb 24). The government will take two to three days to consider the vaccine distribution plan. Once it is finalized, the doses will be administered to the public immediately. -- © Copyright NNT 2021-02-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiophil Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 At last, the pointless and ruinous curb of the nighttime economy is partly lifted. Frankly, why bars have to close at 2300 in Bkk but midnight in Pattaya, is anyone’s guess. But better than nothing. Will avail while here in Pattaya and again on return to Bkk later in the week???????? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 (edited) Can confirm. I was over at Patpong today and got the news at 5pm straight from the horse's mouth. Many bars had their doors open and they were sweeping floors n getting ready for tomorrow. Saw an old white geezer taking a pictures of The Old Other Office with its doors open and lights on. He looked pleased. I presume he was a regular. Edited February 22, 2021 by 2009 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HaoleBoy Posted February 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 22, 2021 Will there be full busses of ladies from their villages coming back to BKK tonight / tomorrow? 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2009 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, HaoleBoy said: Will there be full busses of ladies from their villages coming back to BKK tonight / tomorrow? Does yer mammy have asbestos fingers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 8 hours ago, Thaiophil said: Frankly, why bars have to close at 2300 in Bkk but midnight in Pattaya, is anyone’s guess. please forgive me if I missed something in the OP, pattaya is still 11pm, I just checked my watch after getting in 40mins ago and can confirm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Wasn't the last domestic "Super Spreader" case a drunken party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 At last...draft beer... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: At the time of posting, the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority is yet to make an announcement on when the re-opening would come into effect, although it is expected bars and pubs will be able to re-open as early as Tuesday (23 Feb). Weird they make a big splsh but don't have a "when". Hoenstly, it can't be any earlier than Tuesday, unless it was Monday. How hard is it to pick a date and stick with it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiophil Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, smedly said: please forgive me if I missed something in the OP, pattaya is still 11pm, I just checked my watch after getting in 40mins ago and can confirm The new hours should be starting today, Tues 23 according to an Aussie bar owner I chatted to 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverhigh Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Oldie said: I think the best will be everyone decides for himself if he wants to risk to go to entertainment venues. I don't go and I even avoid to meet people that are hanging around there every night. But I am a careful person that can't even remember anymore when I had a disease caused by a virus or bacteria. But for sure I am not immortal too. Let me complete your senetence: "I think the best will be everyone decides for himself if he wants to risk to go to entertainment venues, catch the virus and then decide whether to pass the virus on to friends and family." I was at an entertainment venue last night, with a friend, at the back of club far away from the madening crowd. Booze was being served and it was business as usual ...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchWrapSupreme Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 13 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: For some that would mean normal business between 7 or 8 until 11. 3 or 4 hours won't be enough to make some money. Many of us teachers will be there at 4-5 pm. It’s a tough gig you know. ???????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 (edited) 37 minutes ago, riverhigh said: Let me complete your senetence: "I think the best will be everyone decides for himself if he wants to risk to go to entertainment venues, catch the virus and then decide whether to pass the virus on to friends and family." I was at an entertainment venue last night, with a friend, at the back of club far away from the madening crowd. Booze was being served and it was business as usual ...... I see what is going on here in Central Pattaya at the open air bars. Corona obviously doesn't exist for most them. I cannot talk about the clubs that operate behind closed doors because I don't see what is happening inside. The situation that I see is that at least half of the bars are closed. From the bars that are open at least 90 percent have no customers. Perhaps a handful of bars have customers - especially a bar in Soi Buakhao with cheep booze is extremely crowded every night. But what I also see is that there are no precautions. Customers and staff are without mask and social distancing. As you say "business as usual". But I also have the feeling that many people avoid to go to such places - almost all my friends except two. And these two I avoid. Now they get an additional hour here in Pattaya. I doubt that they will get much more business. But they get the message that Covid is even a much smaller problem than originally anticipated. And so they even have to care less - what isn't possible for many because they don't care now already. Edited February 23, 2021 by Oldie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, CrunchWrapSupreme said: Many of us teachers will be there at 4-5 pm. It’s a tough gig you know. ???????????????? And do you expect that the bars make any money with your happy hour drinks? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skorp13 Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: I wonder how many bars will open under these conditions. For some that would mean normal business between 7 or 8 until 11. 3 or 4 hours won't be enough to make some money. Some are in pattaya. It is a chance for some workers get back to making some money and for some business owners to not shutter forever. it's a step, don't be so negative 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 16 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: At a meeting on Monday afternoon, it was confirmed that bars, pubs and restaurants can now open until 11pm and serve alcohol. Live music is also permitted but dancing is not allowed Now wait for the ... "we can't survive with 11pm closing cries" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted February 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Curt1591 said: Wasn't the last domestic "Super Spreader" case a drunken party? No. It was supposedly someone in the fish markets at Samut Sakhon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted February 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2021 1 minute ago, hotchilli said: Now wait for the ... "we can't survive with 11pm closing cries" And not without justification! Quite why the government seems intent on putting businesses out of business is anyone's guess! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 23, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted February 23, 2021 16 hours ago, Oldie said: I think the best will be everyone decides for himself if he wants to risk to go to entertainment venues. I don't go and I even avoid to meet people that are hanging around there every night. But I am a careful person that can't even remember anymore when I had a disease caused by a virus or bacteria. But for sure I am not immortal too. That doesn't work out well in practice... You play safe and stay away from entertainment venues so as not to bump into infected people, but then you meet someone who doesn't give a rats at the market next day... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 15 minutes ago, skorp13 said: Some are in pattaya. It is a chance for some workers get back to making some money and for some business owners to not shutter forever. it's a step, don't be so negative Unfortunately business is more complicated than opening a little and making a little money. Some bar owners made deals with landlords that as long as the bar is closed they have to pay a substantially lower rent. If they open again they have to pay rent again. And some cost don't work half way. If you have to keep the beer cold the fridges have to run 24/7, not just for a couple of hours a day. The bar has to be cleaned daily, and and and. Lots of cost which don't change much if a bar is open for 6 hours or for 12 hours. I have a friend who is a bar owner. He prefers to keep his bar closed. Not because he doesn't like to make money. He just doesn't like to work and lose even more money. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Now wait for the ... "we can't survive with 11pm closing cries" It's the truth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said: And not without justification! Quite why the government seems intent on putting businesses out of business is anyone's guess! I can understand clubs wanting to remain open past 11pm... but not all street bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the green light Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 13 hours ago, HaoleBoy said: Will there be full busses of ladies from their villages coming back to BKK tonight / tomorrow? keep wishing. Only the grandmas and the ugly one will board the busses. i hope you like old flesh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shackleton Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Common sense prevails with Bangkok going to Orange No more questions need to be asked about inter provincial travel With in Kingdom plus look forward to a cold beer when in a restaurant there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted February 23, 2021 Share Posted February 23, 2021 Now all they have to do is allow some customers into the country ! If you are gonna throw someone a life jacket, at least throw one that floats ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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