Popular Post webfact Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 Picture: Siam Rath On May 4th, Pol. Lt. Col. Pramet Duangkaew led a team of tourist police officers on a mission to enforce an alcohol ban during the upcoming elections. They were stationed in the busy Rama 9 market area and the popular Khao San Road, where they distributed flyers and conducted public relations activities. The goal was to raise awareness about electoral laws among foreign tourists, hotels, entertainment venues, and other establishments, reported Siam Rath. Picture: Siam Rath Maj. Col. Paramet stressed that this initiative was in accordance with the policies established by Pol. Gen. Damrongsak Kittipraphat, Commander-in-Chief of Police, Pol. Gen. Roy Ingphairot, Deputy Commissioner of Police, and the Police Commission (Security, Peace, and Order Center) during elections. As a result, the Royal Thai Police tasked the Tourist Police with carrying out public relations efforts aimed at foreign tourists and hotel establishments in key tourist destinations. This campaign seeks to ensure compliance with election laws. Picture: Siam Rath As a crucial component of the campaign, tourist police officers distributed leaflets in various languages to inform tourists and operators of shops and entertainment venues about the alcohol ban in the constituency. The ban will be in effect from 6:00 p.m. on May 6, 2023, to 6:00 p.m. on May 7, 2023, and from 6:00 p.m. on May 13, 2023, to 6:00 p.m. on May 14, 2023. Picture: Siam Rath Those who violate the ban may face serious penalties, including up to six months of imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both. These penalties are outlined in Section 147 of the 2018 Elections of Members of the House of Representatives Act Amendment (Version 2) B.E. 2566. The Tourist Police's campaign represents a proactive approach to enforcing the law and fostering a peaceful electoral atmosphere. -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-05-05 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 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 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 But you can smoke Dope 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Futile efforts, I don't think they even begin to have enough policemen to go around to enforce this impossible task, but they're sure making it like they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 what a bunch of hand shammy's 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ikke1959 Posted May 4, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 4, 2023 Stupidity... tourists are not allowed to vote, and what is the main reason to ban alcohol sales for a day for a handling of that someone has to cross or color 1 small box on a paper....estimated time 5 minutes a person..... 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pattjock Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 Why don't they just install breath analyzers at the polling stations. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post petermik Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 4 hours ago, ChipButty said: But you can smoke Dope Dopes run the place........ 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 3 hours ago, stoner said: what a bunch of hand shammy's wayne.....kerrs? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JTXR Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 In my country a lot of sober voters elected a sociopathic, congenitally lying sexual predator, so I'm not sure drunken people shouldn't be allowed to vote too. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 minutes ago, JTXR said: In my country a lot of sober voters elected a sociopathic, congenitally lying sexual predator, so I'm not sure drunken people shouldn't be allowed to vote too. That covers alot of countries. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: The Tourist Police's campaign represents a proactive approach "Proactivity", RTP's newest buzzword set to replace the tired "Transparency"... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: As a crucial component of the campaign, tourist police officers distributed leaflets in various languages to inform tourists and operators of shops and entertainment venues about the alcohol ban in the constituency. Will the weed shops remain open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Aylesham Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 5 hours ago, roo860 said: That covers alot of countries. Perhaps but the two that come immediately to mind are the USA - Trump, and the UK - Johnson. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAppletons Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 18 hours ago, JTXR said: In my country a lot of sober voters elected a sociopathic, congenitally lying sexual predator, so I'm not sure drunken people shouldn't be allowed to vote too. And with Al Gore as his vice president, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 (edited) Two questions: 1 - why is there a ban on alcohol sales when there is an election? 2 - why are they targetting foreigners (again) when the election has nothing to do with them? Edited May 5, 2023 by Bangkok Barry 5 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jumbo1968 Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 How are tourists going to affect the vote ? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post richard_smith237 Posted May 5, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted May 5, 2023 10 hours ago, pattjock said: Why don't they just install breath analyzers at the polling stations. Because the alcohol bans are not about preventing ‘drunk voters’.... but from preventing those in positions of power from influencing votes by ‘throwing events’.... (i.e basically, buying the masses booze and a general good time)... Regulations such as this are antiquated and highlight the underlying juvenile mindset of Thai authorities so typical of the shortsightedness exampled by developing nations. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 12 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said: Because the alcohol bans are not about preventing ‘drunk voters’.... but from preventing those in positions of power from influencing votes by ‘throwing events’.... (i.e basically, buying the masses booze and a general good time)... Regulations such as this are antiquated and highlight the underlying juvenile mindset of Thai authorities so typical of the shortsightedness exampled by developing nations. A complete lack of education and modern worldly ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley01 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 These guys have got no flaming idea. they complain about the fall in tourist numbers and then they put alcohol restrictions on for what? An election that everyone knows what the result will be. I will be elsewhere and I think there will be a few peeved off tourists. Time to get into 2023 thailand 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 29 minutes ago, Jumbo1968 said: How are tourists going to affect the vote ? Ready source of cash. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 22 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: Two questions: 1 - why is there a ban on alcohol sales when there is an election? 2 - why are they targetting foreigners (again) when the election has nothing to do with them? the tourists in the cop's selfie look like they are wondering the same thing???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksidedude Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Whats the point no other party can win due to the setup the defence force has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sungod Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 9:54 AM, JTXR said: In my country a lot of sober voters elected a sociopathic, congenitally lying sexual predator, so I'm not sure drunken people shouldn't be allowed to vote too. I didn't know 'Joe' could still get it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob smith Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 im drinking till 6pm today. in a bar. sue me. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 5:08 AM, ChipButty said: But you can smoke Dope And sell it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayinThailand2much Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 Well, happy holidays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted May 7, 2023 Share Posted May 7, 2023 On a ‘normal’ night go round all the entertainment venues in the tourist areas in Pattaya and count how many Thai citizens are drinking in them. I guess nearly zero, the Thai citizens will have stocked up days before and do what they normally do have a party at home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadaSam Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 How many unfortunate tourists landed in Thailand today, to find one of the very valuable days of their short 3/4/5 day "holiday" is dry, no bars open? Go Thailand, continue with losing repeat visitors to this "holiday" destination! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Meeseeks Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 4:21 PM, Bangkok Barry said: Two questions: 1 - why is there a ban on alcohol sales when there is an election? 2 - why are they targetting foreigners (again) when the election has nothing to do with them? Simply because they are dumb as a bag of rocks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo1968 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 15 hours ago, CanadaSam said: How many unfortunate tourists landed in Thailand today, to find one of the very valuable days of their short 3/4/5 day "holiday" is dry, no bars open? Go Thailand, continue with losing repeat visitors to this "holiday" destination! If you on holiday do you not check what’s on the days you are there ? I am sure if some can’t go with out alcohol for 24 hours they have an addiction problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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