Popular Post webfact Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Picture: Sanook Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul faced the press yesterday to tell the Thai people - and any foreigner tourists who have come to the country - that New Year drinks can only be consumed on ONE night. That's December 31st. Only to 1 am - then it's time to go home. He reckoned that having this strict measure would help control things. New Year was being billed as a big celebration a couple of months ago and major stars were lined up. It was hoped tourists would be flooding in by now. But as predicted by countless skeptics online this has proved to be completely untrue. Not only are there few tourists but the Thai people have shown in polls there is little appetite to celebrate amid the continuing state of the pandemic. Anutin was at pains to point out that people who do venture out as well as all operators and organisers must follow all the protocols. In related news he said that more Omicron cases were being found because of the testing regimens now in place. He encouraged Thais and people living in the country to get booster shots - these are being ramped up, reported Sanook. And he reiterated that getting fake vaccine ID was a crime and damaged families as well. He promised to come down hard on violators with the full force of the law. Aetna Platinum+ Light on premium, great on coverage -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2021-12-17 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 1 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WEBBYB808 Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 He must be confused, as restrictions were lifted on Alcohol already, and I dont mean restaurants. 2 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, webfact said: Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul faced the press yesterday to tell the Thai people - and any foreigner tourists who have come to the country - that New Year drinks can only be consumed on ONE night. Ludicrous decision. Either it’s safe to go out drinking or it’s not, it shouldn’t matter what night of the year it is. Edited December 17, 2021 by Bluespunk 20 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 10 minutes ago, webfact said: Thailand's health minister and DPM Anutin Charnvirakul faced the press yesterday to tell the Thai people - and any foreigner tourists who have come to the country - that New Year drinks can only be consumed on ONE night. That's December 31st. Only to 1 am - then it's time to go home. I wonder if he will be personally heeding this advice .........................LOL 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Such a sad state of affairs when we need permisson from someone like Anutin to go out and celebrate New Year as we see fit. Hopefully this misguided paternalism doesn't become the norm but I fear they're enjoying these powers too much to return them even when Covid is under control. 24 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Drinks only allowed on one night ? Is there a prohibition in place that iam not aware of ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 19 minutes ago, webfact said: That's December 31st. Only to 1 am - then it's time to go home. 15 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post choff56 Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Thaiwrath said: Wouldn't "only to 1:00am" on January 1st be better? 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FritsSikkink Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 There are less and less people in care because of Covid on a daily basis. alcohol has been allowed for 6 weeks in Bangkok restaurants now. So where is the logic in this rule? It certainly has nothing to do with Covid based on the declining numbers. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post herfiehandbag Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: Drinks only allowed on one night ? Is there a prohibition in place that iam not aware of ? Effectively yes, has been for some 8 months now! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Willy Wombat Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Ok Plebs. Be thankful to the almighty A-Nut and get down and prostrate. Now! 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Thanks Dad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post koratkarlos Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Yep. I can just see everyone stopping their party at 1 AM and saluting God Anutin. Why does he even bother to say these things? It will not happen. No way. Please Mr. Anutin, focus on your job and continue to get the vaccine to everyone who wants it here in Thailand. Quote 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 All hail the mighty and powerful Anutin who going forward will be judged by his numerous cataclysmic failures I hope the Thai people have the resolve to rid Thailand of these self appointed ### once and for all - they cannot be removed with the ballot box so they will have to find another way. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post smedly Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 1 minute ago, koratkarlos said: Please Mr. Anutin, focus on your job and continue to get the vaccine to everyone who wants it here in Thailand. mixing cement 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almer Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 3 hours ago, choff56 said: Wouldn't "only to 1:00am" on January 1st be better? Now that I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: He must be confused, as restrictions were lifted on Alcohol already, and I dont mean restaurants. I thought the Chonburi boss had said it was not so here. Hard to keep up here isn't it? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PMinThailand Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Welcome to Thailand, the land of fun holidays! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandeventer Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 4 hours ago, Geoffggi said: I wonder if he will be personally heeding this advice .........................LOL Drinks for one night only, what a great start for the new year. At least he didn"t say sex for one night only! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivananahuahin Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 The logical, the virus take a break during New year, but operate without being see, esse non videri. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronster Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Covid is sponsored by Rolex I heard ! 1.01am 1st January 2022 run for your life ! ???????????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millcx Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said: He must be confused, as restrictions were lifted on Alcohol already, and I dont mean restaurants. ONE NIGHT ONLY 55555555 What a Muppet … Geez I better get my yearly Anti - Omicron wash or shower “;0) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Harveyboy Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, JonnyF said: Such a sad state of affairs when we need permisson from someone like Anutin to go out and celebrate New Year as we see fit. Hopefully this misguided paternalism doesn't become the norm but I fear they're enjoying these powers too much to return them even when Covid is under control. yep now they have really tasted power over the masses they ain't going to let it go easily 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: That's December 31st. Only to 1 am - then it's time to go home. I'll watch youtube at home with beers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffrobbo Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Ludicrous decision. Either it’s safe to go out drinking or it’s not, it shouldn’t matter what night of the year it is. I think he has information that the virus is taking the night off 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robert888d Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 Thailand is sadly becoming more and more like a communist dictatorship. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: He encouraged Thais and people living in the country to get booster shots - these are being ramped up As usual the Bang Sue venue is the start, but only if you got your first 2 jabs there. Other provinces will have to wait to see what happens closer to home, same as last time. I got 2 AZ shots eventually near my home at a municipality building used as a vaccination centre administered by the local health authority. They have used the Mor Prom app, holding the details of the vaccinations. I wonder if they will use information and last vaccination date to send out a 3rd appointment date for a booster, or if they'll have another registration scheme? Nothing is clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2long Posted December 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2021 So, if he expects the public to obey (which they won't), everyone will be thronging together at restaurant exits, and in the streets at 1.00am. And taxis will be overrun and crowded for short periods only. Just like in the UK with closing pubs, it only encourages drunken people to gather. This could cause fights, future pregnancies, and of course the spread of this terribly flu thing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David T Pike Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Start 2022 as drunk as possible! "One Night in Bangkok!" then back to prohibition. Oh Joy! ???? So they want everyone to get a years worth of drinking into 24 hours? This aught to be YouTube worthy! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 They show their inability by their actions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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