Twenty-one people arrested in Soi Buakhao area for allegedly gathering, drinking alcohol, and breaking Covid-19 rules

[malathione]

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

A question for the moralists: if I invite another person to my condo for a drink, should I be deported?

That's a hanging offense!

[dallen52]

Been going on for weeks.

Friday or Saturday Nights are revenue nights.  $$

[Roel]

3 hours ago, Rocking Robert said:

Dammit you are a guest in the country just follow  there rules

Always reminds me of a post that hits the nail on the head. I quote an unknown poster: "Do not remind me constantly that I am a guest in this country. I promise that I start behaving like a guest the very same day the Thais start behaving like hosts".

[Danderman123]

1 hour ago, Mike Teavee said:

Plus drinking at home you're much less likely to find yourself reported to the Police (as was the case here) or plastered all over stranger's Facebook

This is true. 
 

but if a neighbor complains, the police may knock on your door. Even having one other person in your home drinking is a violation of Covid regulations.

[shackleton]

Why do people still carry on breaking the Rules

They know its wrong but continue do they think they know better than the rest of us   

These are trying times just obey the rules it's not hard  a fine slap on the wrist first offence don't try the second time ???? 

[johng]

2 minutes ago, shackleton said:

These are trying times just obey the rules it's not hard

????

[Johnny Mac]

46 minutes ago, BestB said:

Omg you see every night .

I guess you time them as well?

 

Maybe you missed your count , they were arrested at 9 pm while it was in full swing 

It's when he pops out to get his somtum and sticky rice that he sees them..

[chalawaan]

Why don't people get it? These are desperate times! If they insist on partying, they should simply hire some form-fitting RTP uniforms, and then they can let 'er rip!

Sorted!

[chalawaan]

12 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

This is true. 
 

but if a neighbor complains, the police may knock on your door. Even having one other person in your home drinking is a violation of Covid regulations.

What about hemp coffee and kratom?

[rcuthbert]

"I think I will break quarantine laws in a foreign country"

 

[flyfrog]

Gathering on the 2nd floor for press conference with all those farangs will not do good also, anyway they should put in jail for at least 1 month to understand the law. Cause of those loosers we restauranteurs pay the price☹

[BestB]

13 minutes ago, Johnny Mac said:

It's when he pops out to get his somtum and sticky rice that he sees them..

And times them????

[Danderman123]

10 minutes ago, chalawaan said:

What about hemp coffee and kratom?

Off topic.

 

I am asking about the morality of having a visitor to my place to drink, since there are so many people complaining about those people arrested last night.

 

at what point is it okay to drink with another person?

[Mike Teavee]

17 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

This is true. 
 

but if a neighbor complains, the police may knock on your door. Even having one other person in your home drinking is a violation of Covid regulations.

Have to say I thought that it was having 5 people visiting (or maybe it's a total of 5 people gathering), is that a Chnburi specific ruling (I live in Bangkok but won't be from next week) 

[Danderman123]

2 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

Have to say I thought that it was having 5 people visiting (or maybe it's a total of 5 people gathering), is that a Chnburi specific ruling (I live in Bangkok but won't be from next week) 

Can have up to 5 people together, if no one is drinking.

 

Can only drink alone.

 

Those are the rules in Chonburi.

 

So, if the police catch me drinking in Chonburi with another person in my place, should I be deported?

[norfolkandchance]

2 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Possibly, but he didn't look Italian to me.

Definitely not Italian drinking that s&£t.

[mikebell]

4 hours ago, MikeyIdea said:

There's one thing I don't agree with here. What has what others do got to do with breaking rules? Why even mentioning it? 

They arrested mainly farangs and ignored the Thais who were also breaking rules on the principle that you can squeeze more money out of farangs.  Remember this is Pattaya Plod who have been strangling local businesses for years.

[Anant72]

7 hours ago, nkg said:

"Put them all in one prison cell, PC Somchai. Can't have people gathering together willy-nilly."

 

3 hours ago, IraqRon said:

reward their behaviour with the Pfizer vac which should go to more responsible people.  That will teach them!!!!

Another bunch who couldn't help imbibing in company. For crying out loud, if you want to indulge do it at home and drink to your health before endangering that of others. A hefty fine would be in order.

[FalangJaiDee]

I was one of those losers about two weeks ago. I went there 3-4 times and would poured a small bottle of sangsom in a large 7-11 cup with ice and cola and sipped it out of a straw with the cap on.

 

I had some good conversations and there were some cuties that buzzed around like flies. I always started leaving around 8:30 out of paranoia. 
 

the happening place to loiter is at the top of pratumnak soi 5. Talk about some WILD nights 

[wmlc]

6 hours ago, smedly said:

too bad if just walking past with a water in your hand not sure if drinking a beer on your own is strictly illegal either, this is pushing rules to abuse levels, then they pile them all into vehicles and soi 9 breaking the rules they were arrested for

 

nothing but a money grab

 

also - looking at the area along the footpath seems there are now market stalls along there for food etc - gathering is going to happen so who is breaking the rules ?????

I’m sorry but you are dead wrong. Every night in Tree Town tons of people gather there and the restaurants serving take out also serve beer illegally. The people stand out from in droves drinking and the working girls find customers. It has become the hangout place for all. Have you ever been there? If not, you don’t know. The crowds were very high last night. About 100 people. If you don’t know don’t talk. . 

[Nickelbeer]

Bangkok Jack is reporting three year sentences. Sounds like North Korea. Can't wait to be free of this place.

[Olmate]

10 minutes ago, orchidfan said:

You should learn the difference between "your" and "you're" Mr. perfect. 

Your sure? 

[scotsdude]

Should have been all sprayed with pepper gas and rubber bullets then tasered for good measure.... teach them a good lesson...

[Mickeymaus]

Look at the photo here at this link. Not even at the police station this guy knows how to use the mask...

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/police-arrest-21-people-at-pattaya-party-violating-covid-19-decree

[fulhamster]

4 hours ago, vandeventer said:

Yes rules are rules I wonder if they were tourist?

Are there 20 real tourists in Pattaya now ??

[Aussieroaming]

Dictionary explanation of Farang (2021) 

 

Farang - Thai term referring to nearly extinct species of foreign tourist. Can refer to short term tourist or long term resident. Farang are generally considered placid by day but should be considered a dangerous species at night, requiring police intervention. Warning, do not be fooled by their resembelance to ATM Machines, nor their propensity to feed hungry Thai's.

 

Advise to Thai Citizens - if you see a Falang after dark please call the Tourist Police Hotline and as many media channels as possible, so that these filthy falang can be hunted down. Do not confuse falang after dark with the numerous Thais who are breaking Covid rules, remember our motto, one country, two rules.

[brucec64]

4 hours ago, LA8RAT said:

I'm sort of a let it rip guy but that's just me. 

That's why they don't let you make the big boy decisions. 

[scotsdude]

31 minutes ago, wmlc said:

I’m sorry but you are dead wrong. Every night in Tree Town tons of people gather there and the restaurants serving take out also serve beer illegally. The people stand out from in droves drinking and the working girls find customers. It has become the hangout place for all. Have you ever been there? If not, you don’t know. The crowds were very high last night. About 100 people. If you don’t know don’t talk. . 

If you don't know don't talk 555 sound like thai lady...

[Dart12]

3 hours ago, Mike Teavee said:

I agree prison is too harsh but I don't think it will take too many of these kind of raids before people start being deported / black listed which is probably the only thing that some guys will take seriously. 

 

I mentioned Singapore in a post above, here's another example   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-robertson-quay-work-pass-holders-permanent-banned-660476

 

... As well as being fined approx 20-22,000 THB, these guys lost their livelihoods & were banned from ever working in Singapore again, all for the sake of a few beers outside. 

 

An illicit beer is not worth the risk of being one of the guys they choose to make an example of. 

 

 

Maybe it should be the unjust laws changed instead of the normal actions changed, no?  

[Rimmer]

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