Popular Post tomacht8 Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, shaff said: I was stopped at big C at 10 minutes to 11 oclock saying I need to wait at the cashier up to 11 sharp to buy the bottle of wine! I just left it! never came across such a situation in my life It's awkward. But the small salespeople in the supermarket chains can't help it. Their cash register systems are timed with the alcohol barcodes. Edited November 30, 2021 by tomacht8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobydog Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 hours ago, itsari said: The statement about opening times is not made by a politician. So if not a Polli, then who? Father Xmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, johng said: I think the law was on the books from before Thaksin era but yes he did bring it back for a shortish while before it being largely ignored again until the latest bunch came along. Remember also that Thaksin ordered the overnight closure of supermarkets and petrol stations as an energy saving measure ? not quite sure if I remember the reason correctly or not....too much beer perhaps Sorry but no. It has been in place since 2004. I have been here ever since. It has not changed. In some areas (tourist?/airport) it does not apply. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 34 minutes ago, Isaan sailor said: TG for the local markets. They’ll sell beer (as long as it’s bagged) anytime between 2 and 5 P.M. They also offer credit to those in need. Whatever it takes to survive. No. You can freely buy from mum and pop shops between 2-5pm. No restrictions. Which is of course the thing. Not at 711 but walk across the road to a mum and pop shop and you can. Edited November 30, 2021 by dinsdale 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuzmabruk Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 10 hours ago, keith101 said: Because it aligns with the ban on sales at the same time which is just ridiculous and stupid . It is meant to prevent children from getting alcohol after school and before their parents arrive home from work. Not reality but it was the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, kuzmabruk said: It is meant to prevent children from getting alcohol after school and before their parents arrive home from work. Not reality but it was the reason. But school finishes at 3.30 PM and the ban start at 2 PM . If the ban was to stop Children from buying alcohol after school, the ban would start at 3.30 PM 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IraqRon Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 22 minutes ago, Bobydog said: So if not a Polli, then who? Father Xmas! I know this reply is late in the game, however, I feel that like some many laws here this one is because some legislator in order to curry favor with the one who cannot be mentioned , brought it up and all the others thought oh well doesn't affect me and lets not make him lose face by not passing it so what the heck. Same to me as most of the pro royalty nonsense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dallen52 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Just add it to the list of rubbery rules and regulations here. You can buy at 7 /11 in Jomtien anytime lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 This is not really much different to the licencing laws that were prevalent in the UK until 1988 alcohol could not be served or bought between 3pm and 5pm (I think to make it difficult for schoolchildren to buy alcohol) and venues serving alcohol had to close by 11pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Silly ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phulublub Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 hours ago, smedly said: because they can, logical reasons are scarce when it comes to governance in Thailand, lack of intelligence may also be a factor Is that a Scottish symbol on your moniker? Perhaps Thailand merely copied a similar law that was in effect in Scotland when I first moved there...as stupid there as here, but before inferring it is only in Thailand that stupidity reigns one should perhaps check recent history in your own Country. PH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJ2U Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Thailand should have 24 hour drinking areas called "Kinda Reddish" zones around tourists areas. I don't drink myself but without alcohol and night venues with the usual Thai adult entertainment all you have left is Temples and overpriced beach resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D M G Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1pm - 4pm makes more sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 My mrs was out at about 09.00 this morning, bought 2 cases of beer and 2 bottles of wine, we're currently 1/2 way through a bottle of red ???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 6 hours ago, toolpush said: Purachai Piemsombun , Thaksin's Interior Minister brought in this mandate circa 2001-2002 to supposedly cut down on school kids purchasing alcohol during school hours. Thank you for reminding me. Yes, that was him. Purachai, the puritan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcc6 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 They do it because it's stupid. For some reason this govt likes stupid rules that make no sense. Going to a restaurant at 2pm and wanting a cleansing ale is for some stupid reason illegal. It loses money for the restaurant and loses tax revenue for the government. Tourists just shake their heads at this kind of nonsense. Everyone knows you can get booze on any corner from small shops. Say it isn't stupid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmcc6 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, kuzmabruk said: It is meant to prevent children from getting alcohol after school and before their parents arrive home from work. Not reality but it was the reason. So how many --Children - have fake I D? Just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mac Mickmanus Posted November 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: No. You can freely buy from mum and pop shops between 2-5pm. No restrictions. Which is of course the thing. Not at 711 but walk across the road to a mum and pop shop and you can. You are doing that illegally . Both you and the shopkeeper are breaking the law 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, Mac Mickmanus said: You are doing that illegally . Both you and the shopkeeper are breaking the law Well with all due respects you are wrong. This only applies to supermarkets, 711 etc. If I am wrong then for the last 17 yrs all mom and pop shops have been breaking the law everyday and continue to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 When the bars were open you could drink alcohol between 2 till 5 which could be adjacent to a 7/11 which couldn’t sell alcohol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 39 minutes ago, johnmcc6 said: So how many --Children - have fake I D? Just stupid. You do not need ID at mum and pop. You should get out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, dinsdale said: You do not need ID at mum and pop. You should get out more. Mom & Pop store next door to a 7/11 across the road from a school serves alcohol all day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oznomad Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: Find me any logical decision made by any government and you're in the draw for a free condo. The list of government success stories is extremely short. Do we get to choose which country the condo is in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said: Mom & Pop store next door to a 7/11 across the road from a school serves alcohol all day ? Not across from a school and not in a petrol station (that was stopped post coup I think but I might be wrong) and not all day. Not sure where I said across from a school. Silly comment. Do you live in Thailand? Edited November 30, 2021 by dinsdale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, dinsdale said: Not across from a school and not in a petrol station (that was stopped post coup I think but I might be wrong) and not all day. Not sure where I said across from a school. Silly comment. Do you live in Thailand? The Mom &Pop sells all day, the 7/11 adheres to the rules, both across from the school, I live in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinsdale Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Jumbo1968 said: The Mom &Pop sells all day, the 7/11 adheres to the rules, both across from the school, I live in the same area. There was a ban from any shops in a certain distance from a school selling alcohol cant remember the distance and if it still applies but it was just more madness from the mad people in charge. You used to be able to buy alcohol in petrol stations not any more. I can sort of understand that but drive down the road a bit and you can from a 711 (not 12 a.m - 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. - 5 pm) or any mum and pop shop. As for mum and pop shops selling all day I have come across a few that are open 24 hrs and again some 711's sell alcohol 24 hrs e.g. at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, dinsdale said: Well with all due respects you are wrong. This only applies to supermarkets, 711 etc. If I am wrong then for the last 17 yrs all mom and pop shops have been breaking the law everyday and continue to do so. The alcohol restrictions laws apply to all shops/restaurants/premises that sell alcohol , mom & pop shops don't get a free ride and indeed they are breaking the law in selling alcohol outside of permitted times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jing jing Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 14 hours ago, smedly said: because they can, logical reasons are scarce when it comes to governance in Thailand, lack of intelligence may also be a factor Same goes for postings on this forum. The rule has to do with keeping it away from kids after school, but mom and pop shops are selling so they can still get it if they want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, jing jing said: Same goes for postings on this forum. The rule has to do with keeping it away from kids after school, but mom and pop shops are selling so they can still get it if they want. The kids are at school between 2pm and 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac Mickmanus Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, jing jing said: Same goes for postings on this forum. The rule has to do with keeping it away from kids after school, but mom and pop shops are selling so they can still get it if they want. If mom & pop shops sold alcohol to kids after school , those shops would get clamped down upon and action would be taken to stop it . (OK , theres probably a few villages in Issan which allow it and dont care ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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