rooster59 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Governor orders Phuket Town nightclub closed for five years By Eakkapop Thongtub The Maldives nightclub in Phuket Town was ordered closed for five years. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed by the Provincial Police Chief from another province have been closed by order of the Phuket Governor. One of the venues has been ordered closed for five years. The two nightlife venues, Maldives and H2O on Lim Sui Ju Rd on the south side of Phuket Town, were ordered to close immediately following the orders issued by Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew yesterday (Mar 5). The orders noted that the operators of both venues had separately violated a raft of laws, but none of the violations were for noise. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/governor-orders-phuket-town-nightclub-closed-for-five-years-79254.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-03-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solinvictus Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Did they get tired of the bribes? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cobra Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 "B250 for selling alcohol without permission" Wow that'll stop people doing that then wont it! ..555555 Never fails to amaze me the chronic lack of real consequences here, why bother with such a stupid fine. That wont deter or stop anyone, its laughable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted March 7, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted March 7, 2021 30 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed by the Provincial Police Chief from another province Clearly looks like the 2 clubs stopped handing over the envelopes to plod. Closed because of noise complaints from senior plod from another province, BS, money not being passed up the chain of command is clearly the reason for closure. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 If because of noise, this is very good news. But strange that Chao fa East street has not been closed down yet... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Rice Balls Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: but none of the violations were for noise. Likely would have stayed OPEN if pumped out MORE noise ..amazing Thailand!(blown out speakers required) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldie Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 When do they start in Pattaya? Just kidding. I think they simply take a new licence holder and start again. But many don't care about licences anyway because operating without one seems to be no problem. And it is not only the bar licence but also the alcohol licence and music licence and whatever else. They mostly get only discovered if they do very illegal things that get reported by others (often social media). And sometimes not even then. In respect of noise - bars and others can make as much noise as they want and as it is technically possible. And people who have a problem with this should move. I think this is the (unwritten) law in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodyholly Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 I wonder how that ‘hotel’ on the hill at the southern end of Nanai Rd has managed to evade the wrath of the law all through the past year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 6 hours ago, The Cobra said: "B250 for selling alcohol without permission" Wow that'll stop people doing that then wont it! ..555555 Never fails to amaze me the chronic lack of real consequences here, why bother with such a stupid fine. That wont deter or stop anyone, its laughable. You think 5 year closure is not a real consequence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 5 hours ago, colinneil said: Clearly looks like the 2 clubs stopped handing over the envelopes to plod. Closed because of noise complaints from senior plod from another province, BS, money not being passed up the chain of command is clearly the reason for closure. I very much doubt it, looks much more like they were allowed to remain open thanks to those envelopes for a long time, but now with complaints from high up the police had no choice but to forfeit on those envelopes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 hours ago, bloodyholly said: I wonder how that ‘hotel’ on the hill at the southern end of Nanai Rd has managed to evade the wrath of the law all through the past year? We know why; ABC................All Baht & Connections. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aomelia Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 3 hours ago, bloodyholly said: I wonder how that ‘hotel’ on the hill at the southern end of Nanai Rd has managed to evade the wrath of the law all through the past year? Prompt Pay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 8 hours ago, colinneil said: Clearly looks like the 2 clubs stopped handing over the envelopes to plod. Closed because of noise complaints from senior plod from another province, BS, money not being passed up the chain of command is clearly the reason for closure. Depends on the seniority of the policeman from the other province... he obviously has some clout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xylophone Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 53 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Depends on the seniority of the policeman from the other province... he obviously has some clout. And an empty bank account! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHansen Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 4 hours ago, stevenl said: I very much doubt it, looks much more like they were allowed to remain open thanks to those envelopes for a long time, but now with complaints from high up the police had no choice but to forfeit on those envelopes. I very much doubt it. Colinneil's post is more likely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, WHansen said: I very much doubt it. Colinneil's post is more likely So you think it is just coincidence that a high up police officer complained about the club, and a week later it is forced to close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yahooka Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 12 hours ago, Andre0720 said: If because of noise, this is very good news. But strange that Chao fa East street has not been closed down yet... " The orders noted that the operators of both venues had separately violated a raft of laws, but none of the violations were for noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agusts Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I'm totaling confused now, so the noise was so loud that others in another province could hear it and complained to get it shut...!!!!??? (and still people nearby couldn't hear it and there was no noise compliant from them...!!! ????????????) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre0720 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/7/2021 at 9:19 PM, Yahooka said: " The orders noted that the operators of both venues had separately violated a raft of laws, but none of the violations were for noise. But if you also noticed that, did you notice the conflicting info. PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed. And this is why I started my comment with the word: 'If'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 4 hours ago, Andre0720 said: But if you also noticed that, did you notice the conflicting info. PHUKET: Two nightclubs in Phuket Town central to noise complaints filed. And this is why I started my comment with the word: 'If'. Really obvious what happened here. They were violating the rules, but with money coming in noone cared. Then a complaint was made by some higher up, so they chose the easy way out and busted them for the earlier violations. Police probably didn't want to but had no choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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