bar closures this month

[kingstonkid]

Just trying to understand.  

Thursday no booze correct

 

next week wed - Friday it is my understanding from the newspapers that there is a ban on booze sales over songkran.

 

Is that correct

[KhunBENQ]

9 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

Thursday no booze correct

On Chakri day? Never noticed. It's not a Buddhist or mourning day. Just praising the monarchy.

 

Booze ban over Songkran!!!! Wow, I think you got it in the wrong pipeline.

There are misc requests and appeals to the public to keep alcohol consumption under control. Don't drink and drive. Maybe certain alcohol free events?

Particularly from the Bangkok governor.

But a ban could provoke an uprise

 

[OneMoreFarang]

There are the official regulations and then there is reality.

Sometimes the police encourage the bar owners to give them some money to stay (longer) open, serve alcohol, etc. And sometimes these decisions are made on the last possible day.

And all this is different for the different night life areas. I.e. in Bangkok the main areas are in different police districts. What happens in A has not much to do with what happens in B.

Best, ask the owner or manager of your favorite bar. 

 

[kingstonkid]

This is what made me wonder about songkran ban

 

[brewsterbudgen]

9 minutes ago, kingstonkid said:

This is what made me wonder about songkran ban

 

That was just the silly Bangkok Governor. There's no booze ban at Songkran, but many bars/restaurants close to give their staff the time off and because Songkran is a f**king nightmare.

[kingstonkid]

5 minutes ago, brewsterbudgen said:

That was just the silly Bangkok Governor. There's no booze ban at Songkran, but many bars/restaurants close to give their staff the time off and because Songkran is a f**king nightmare.

Who do you think makes the rules for Bangkok

 

 ban is being imposed with this being no sale and consumption of alcohol, using high-pressure water guns, smearing powder and wearing revealing clothes

 

I know financially it makes little sense but then again TIT

[Smokey and the Bandit]

I don't think there is any ban over Songkran, but there is a ban next month(May) for 2 days because of the election?

[stephen tracy]

7 hours ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

I don't think there is any ban over Songkran, but there is a ban next month(May) for 2 days because of the election?

Probably

[KhunBENQ]

23 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

I don't think there is any ban over Songkran, but there is a ban next month(May) for 2 days because of the election?

Sure.

24 hours from May 13rd, 18h (6 PM).

(Saturday evening to Sunday evening)

 

[KhunBENQ]

In other news you read that alcohol is banned at (official) events.

That is more plausible and realistic to enforce.

But a ban for the whole city incl. shutting down bars/clubs etc.?

 

[Tropposurfer]

Drinks at my place.

 

Beers n home made fruity Sangria with lunch.

Cocktails at 6.

 

Loose, scantily clad women optional.

 

[AgMech Cowboy]

9 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Who do you think makes the rules for Bangkok

He 'governs' Bangkok. He has a lot of say, but he is not a ruler nor does he make the law.  I don't live 'in' BKK, but I saw that article. Didn't make any sense to me.

[Lucky Bones]

It is only correct if you go to the wrong bars.

Bargirls also take some time off.????????

[Lucky Bones]

7 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Drinks at my place.

 

Beers n home made fruity Sangria with lunch.

Cocktails at 6.

 

Loose, scantily clad women optional.

 

Am I supposed to bring loose, scantily clad women or are you supplying?????????

[soi3eddie]

9 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Loose, scantily clad women optional.

Only optional? Not much fun then. Pass. ???? 

 

 

[Deserted]

So this Thursday on Chakri day, there is no alcohol ban right?

[Sydebolle]

The dinosaurs woke up in between and referred to "no booze on Songkran".

Good luck with that one! I'm going to get popcorn to truly enjoy Thailand's latest law enforcement attempt - possibly some limited lining of pockets might take place - stay tuned ???? 

[brewsterbudgen]

8 hours ago, Deserted said:

So this Thursday on Chakri day, there is no alcohol ban right?

No. It's not a religious holiday.

[Jumbo1968]

23 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

On Chakri day? Never noticed. It's not a Buddhist or mourning day. Just praising the monarchy.

 

Booze ban over Songkran!!!! Wow, I think you got it in the wrong pipeline.

There are misc requests and appeals to the public to keep alcohol consumption under control. Don't drink and drive. Maybe certain alcohol free events?

Particularly from the Bangkok governor.

But a ban could provoke an uprise

 

I don’t think it would matter as the Thais would be able to buy alcohol some where, the ‘uprising’ would be with the foreigners who appear can’t go a few days with out consuming alcohol.

[KhunBENQ]

4 hours ago, Jumbo1968 said:

I don’t think it would matter as the Thais would be able to buy alcohol some where, the ‘uprising’ would be with the foreigners who appear can’t go a few days with out consuming alcohol.

I am neither thinking about Thais nor Expats but about the entertainment industry, bars/clubs etc.

No alcohol -> shut the doors.

Still can't believe it. What a stupid move for a city like Bangkok.

[Jumbo1968]

41 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said:

I am neither thinking about Thais nor Expats but about the entertainment industry, bars/clubs etc.

No alcohol -> shut the doors.

Still can't believe it. What a stupid move for a city like Bangkok.

When did the Thai government ever think about businesses when it comes to alcohol sales, never !

[Andycoops]

Utter rubbish to even think about a ban at Songkran.

Even in covid times things carried on as normal up here in the deep bush of Isaan.

[KhunBENQ]

9 hours ago, Andycoops said:

Utter rubbish to even think about a ban at Songkran.

Exactly.

And as I assumed:

Quote

One of the preventative measures is an alcohol sales ban in official Songkran activity areas.

From this new thread:

https://aseannow.com/topic/1291195-bangkok-governor-aims-to-reduce-traffic-related-deaths-during-songkran-to-six/