Reminder: Alcohol sales banned in Thailand today

[EVENKEEL]

Morning beers are the best, real festive. 

[bendejo]

22 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Never does, does it.  I remember living in the village once upon a time way out in Wang Sam Mo.  Ah the drunken fights which would occur on the holidays and the loud screaming until late at night of couples fighting, fond memories.....

It was an Italian neighborhood?

 

 

[ThailandRyan]

2 minutes ago, WineOh said:

Today is a rest day.

 

So neither. 

No, it still has the rest of the day, no rest for the wicked in many places. 

 

[BenDeCosta]

3 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

Morning beers are the best, real festive. 

 

I agree, but just not Leo, Chang, Archa or Singha.

[Ralf001]

5 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

My point is that we are not children. Neither are many of us Buddhists. Banning things in the name of one particular religion is not really an intelligent way to run a country in the 21st century.

 

The running of the bulls in Pamplona also happens every year. Just because something happens every year doesn't make it correct. That's incredibly simplistic thinking.

 

 

 

 

Yawn.

Every dry Buddha  day the same old rant.... Are the DT's kicking in yet, do you need a beer ?

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

 

Yawn.

Every dry Buddha  day the same old rant.... Are the DT's kicking in yet, do you need a beer ?

Ah. I see you don't have a counter argument so you resort to the tired old clichés. I trust you didn't waste too much of your morning dreaming up such a witty, original retort ????.

 

No I have plenty of supplies but I have an evening ride planned. No traffic today. Should be fun.

[ikke1959]

Drinking is allowed, but selling and buying not.... That will work very well.. If you want to drink you bought yesterday... and there is no problem.. Besides if you are in Samui drinking is not allowed too... or if you are on the beach in Pattaya you will get fined too...

[Somtamnication]

Not a problem. My village's mom and pop shop sells them! Bye 711!

[ThailandRyan]

27 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

 

Yawn.

Every dry Buddha  day the same old rant.... Are the DT's kicking in yet, do you need a beer ?

The teetotaler and savior has arrived. Thanks for reminding us of our sins and transgressions for drinking the devils brew...made by Monks by the way

[Ralf001]

7 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

The teetotaler and savior has arrived. Thanks for reminding us of our sins and transgressions for drinking the devils brew...made by Monks by the way

 

 

Hahahaha Am far from a teetotaler mate. Cooking breakfast on the BBQ was a 2 beer job !

[J Town]

Question - is it technically illegal for anyone to drink on this day or just prohibited from buying?

[clivebaxter]

would you still be able to buy this though?

 

 

[Ralf001]

4 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

would you still be able to buy this though?

 

 

Not seen China beers in the 7/11's but am sure it could be purchased here somewhere.

[Pilotman]

1 hour ago, saakura said:

Lot of bitter and sad guys posting on a wonderful bright morning.

The aways do,  regardless of the weather. 

[Ralf001]

41 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

 

No I have plenty of supplies but I have an evening ride planned. No traffic today. Should be fun.

 

Ahh you have plenty of supplies and yet you ride your high horse into a thread about a topic that has  little to no impact on your life.

[JonnyF]

5 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Ahh you have plenty of supplies and yet you ride your high horse into a thread about a topic that has  little to no impact on your life.

IMO it's a stupid policy. This is a public forum for commenting on matters relating to Thailand. So I commented.

 

If you're only allowed to comment if it has a huge effect on your life, may I ask what you are doing here? ????

[ThailandRyan]

49 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

 

Hahahaha Am far from a teetotaler mate. Cooking breakfast on the BBQ was a 2 beer job !

I know my post was dripping with sarcasm as they usually are

Edited May 26, 2021 by ThailandRyan

[Ralf001]

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

IMO it's a stupid policy. This is a public forum for commenting on matters relating to Thailand. So I commented.

 

 

 

In what way do you feel it is a stupid policy given Buddhism frowns upon alcohol consumption (Intoxication violates the 5th of the five precepts).

Edited May 26, 2021 by Ralf001

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, ThailandRyan said:

I know my post was dropping with sarcasm as they usually are

 

 

sorry mate, slaving over a hot grille had those two beers cause me to miss your sarcasm.

[n00dle]

3 hours ago, WineOh said:

Doesn't matter.

Fridge is stocked full and I plan on cracking open a can right after breakfast.

 

cheers!

Why wait that long?

[joe jadore]

Make "merit" at home ???? hmm Google can't translate that one!

[KhunBENQ]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

My Mrs has said she is not going to the temple this year, but I have no idea how widespread that sentiment is....

I was somewhat puzzled about the total silence around the temple this morning on this important Buddhist holiday.

Asked my wife whether something will take place: nothing.

Edited May 26, 2021 by KhunBENQ

[JonnyF]

14 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

In what way do you feel it is a stupid policy given Buddhism frowns upon alcohol consumption (Intoxication violates the 5th of the five precepts).

1. Not everyone in Thailand is Buddhist.

2. Those that are Buddhist should follow the precepts every day, not only on special days.

3. Allowing Religious precepts to dictate the law of the land is a dangerous path.

4. I believe in personal choice, personal freedom and personal responsibility.

[ThailandRyan]

19 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

In what way do you feel it is a stupid policy given Buddhism frowns upon alcohol consumption (Intoxication violates the 5th of the five precepts).

Yet every day the so called Buddhists violate this tenant. Can you not see the hypocrisy 

[Ralf001]

Just now, ThailandRyan said:

Yet every day the so called Buddhists violate this tenant. Can you not see the hypocrisy 

 

Precepts #1, #2 and #4 are covered by actual laws (#3 relates to adultery... is there a law against that ?)  thank <deleted> they only enforce #5 a handful of days per year.

[Ralf001]

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

1. Not everyone in Thailand is Buddhist.

2. Those that are Buddhist should follow the precepts every day, not only on special days.

3. Allowing Religious precepts to dictate the law of the land is a dangerous path.

4. I believe in personal choice, personal freedom and personal responsibility.

 

 

Buddhism accounts for 90+% of the country.

Majority rules.

[jacko45k]

10 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

I was somewhat puzzled about the total silence around the temple this morning on this important Buddhist holiday.

Asked my wife whether something will take place: nothing.

There is a lot of noise coming over the village loudspeaker system where I am from the Temple....just making sure people don't forget to bring them food maybe.

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

My point is that we are not children. Neither are many of us Buddhists. Banning things in the name of one particular religion is not really an intelligent way to run a country in the 21st century.

 

The running of the bulls in Pamplona also happens every year. Just because something happens every year doesn't make it correct. That's incredibly simplistic thinking.

 

 

Totally agree, a bit like enforcing Ramadan fasting in UK. Or forcing Muslims to eat Easter eggs!  555

[JonnyF]

4 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

 

 

Buddhism accounts for 90+% of the country.

Majority rules.

If so called Thai Buddhists followed Buddhist precepts, there would be no need for such a law.

 

How about the other 3 points? 

[ChipButty]

Cant you go one day without a beer, Why should I?