Walking St Discos closed before 2am today - what's the go?

[bbi1]

Anyone know why they closed Walking St Discos closed before 2am today? Basically lights went out for all discos and all patrons were thrown out back on Walking St. As far as I know, there's no alcohol bans from 12am on the 12th October, we just had one 2 days ago. Or was it some big wig Police chief coming to inspect to make sure everything closes by 2am?

[Ralf001]

2am is the legal closing time ?

[nightfox]

Maybe the cops decided to do their jobs for once and enforce the legal closing time. On the other hand it could be a sign to disco owners that they want a raise.

[2baht]

Maybe they were concerned for the well being of the late night drinkers? ????????????

[jacko45k]

Didn't we just have the end of Buddhist Lent which is a no alcohol day. 

[bbi1]

1 hour ago, jacko45k said:

Didn't we just have the end of Buddhist Lent which is a no alcohol day. 

Yes, that was on 10th October and they closed everything down by 1am on the 10th Oct.

 

But on the 12th October there's nothing that would suggest an early closing prior to 2am.

[JimTripper]

My days of needing to party after 2am are long gone. I'm usually in bed asleep by that time.

[bbi1]

38 minutes ago, JimTripper said:

My days of needing to party after 2am are long gone. I'm usually in bed asleep by that time.

Nice to know, but that comment added zero value to this thread.

[hotandsticky]

3 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Nice to know, but that comment added zero value to this thread.

 

 

.....as did that one....

[chuang]

Holy cow what a complaint ...

[Aussieroaming]

I didn't know that "discos" still exist. Reminds me of the late 70's, spinning the light fantastic.

[kidneyw]

What time do they usually close?

Thought it was 2.00am.

[jacko45k]

13 hours ago, kidneyw said:

What time do they usually close?

Thought it was 2.00am.

That would be the GGB and Beer Bars, nightclubs usually went on later......

[hotchilli]

21 hours ago, bbi1 said:

Nice to know, but that comment added zero value to this thread.

As did yours.

[bbi1]

15 hours ago, kidneyw said:

What time do they usually close?

Thought it was 2.00am.

Most close around 5am.

 

Flexx is known to start getting busy around 5am and go all the way until the late hours of the morning.

[bbi1]

Apparently, Walking St closed again at 2am this morning from what I've heard.

 

I've also been told by a Thai girl it's because there's the new big Police chief that has come and replaced the past one.

[jimn]

https://www.facebook.com/176481829769501/posts/pfbid0f6gMjTyvKZwZcRDApjASiKvVVca1sim5TEfd619WNU6WHKoYMVWWscAQ6Z4sozi1l/

[userabcd]

Only the powers that be looking after everyone.

 

2AM all good people should be in bed and asleep ready for rise and shine awake in the morning to lead productive lives to the full.

Edited October 13, 2022 by userabcd

[Mickeymaus]

32 minutes ago, bbi1 said:

Apparently, Walking St closed again at 2am this morning from what I've heard.

 

I've also been told by a Thai girl it's because there's the new big Police chief that has come and replaced the past one.

I read that he is back again. There is no new police chief. 

 

https://thethaiger.com/news/pattaya/pattaya-police-chief-cleared-of-vice-charges-back-on-duty

[bbi1]

2 minutes ago, userabcd said:

2AM all good people should be in bed and asleep ready for rise and shine awake in the morning to lead productive lives to the full.

Not all people are old, gramps. You can stick to your 7pm bedtime.

[bbi1]

18 minutes ago, jimn said:

https://www.facebook.com/176481829769501/posts/pfbid0f6gMjTyvKZwZcRDApjASiKvVVca1sim5TEfd619WNU6WHKoYMVWWscAQ6Z4sozi1l/

 

"strongly enforce all rules over this long holiday weekend. They also stated they will crackdown on entertainment venues open past legal closing times and motorbike racing"

 

So it looks like after this long weekend it will be all back to normal and this is only a temporary thing. No early closing after this weekend would be my guess.

 

Ain't gonna go down well with tourists if this 2am closing <deleted> goes on forever. And Thailand wants tourists to come back lol

Edited October 13, 2022 by bbi1

[JimTripper]

17 hours ago, userabcd said:

Only the powers that be looking after everyone.

 

2AM all good people should be in bed and asleep ready for rise and shine awake in the morning to lead productive lives to the full.

I don't get up early, but I'm usually up by 10am, even if I went to bed before midnight. So I typically get around 10 hours of sleep. Some people just need more sleep. It does not mean I'm lazy.

[Seppius]

Just the Thai police encouraging tourists the way they know best

[bbi1]

15 hours ago, Seppius said:

Just the Thai police encouraging tourists the way they know best

Obviously they don't want the tourist dollar with their ridiculous 2am closing time in a city known for a 5am or later closing.

 

I thought Thailand was desperate for tourist dollars. Looks like they've got too muchof it. That's why they need to close everything as early as possible.

[chalawaan]

I can't say I've ever had a good trip to Pattaya, there's always been some drama of some sort, without fail. 

Bangkok hasn't been without fault, and neither have I, I've messed up a few times out on the rantan but I wouldn't miss Pattaya if the sea swallowed it tomorrow.

It's cheaper than Bangkok, but as my wise Chinese friend says "Grasshopper, Cheap places are cheap for expensive reasons".

 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

On 10/13/2022 at 9:27 AM, bbi1 said:

Apparently, Walking St closed again at 2am this morning from what I've heard.

 

I've also been told by a Thai girl it's because there's the new big Police chief that has come and replaced the past one.

Thursday and Friday this week are Thai national public holidays:

 

	Thu 13th Oct -- Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol
	Fri 14th Oct -- Bridge Public holiday   https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/thailand/   And two more later this month:   Oct 23 Sunday -- Chulalongkorn Day -- National holiday   Oct 24 Monday -- Day off for Chulalongkorn Day -- National holiday

Edited October 14, 2022 by TallGuyJohninBKK

[chalawaan]

On 10/12/2022 at 3:10 PM, JimTripper said:

My days of needing to party after 2am are long gone. I'm usually in bed asleep by that time.

I'm on a roll if I make it past 2pm without a nap. 

Raging chick magnet that I am. 

[googoo]

Due to the shooting at the nursery school

The Thai government has declared war on drugs.

There are crackdowns on drug possession across Thailand.

So walking.s.t closed at 2 a.m

[Rimmer]

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[bbi1]

14 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Thursday and Friday this week are Thai national public holidays:

 

	Thu 13th Oct -- Anniversary of the Death of King Bhumibol
	Fri 14th Oct -- Bridge Public holiday   https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/thailand/   And two more later this month:   Oct 23 Sunday -- Chulalongkorn Day -- National holiday   Oct 24 Monday -- Day off for Chulalongkorn Day -- National holiday

Correct, those are public holidays but everything is open and alcohol is served.