Is there an upcoming national alcohol ban on August 1-2, 2023?

[guyfromtheweb2]

Is there an alcohol ban on Tuesday August 1, 2023 (Asahna Bucha Day) and Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (Wan Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day) in all of Thailand?  If so, I assume this means all bars will be closed on those days.

 

I see it mentioned in The Pattaya News here and on the WalkAbout Sports Bar page here but no where else in the news.  Just trying to plan my upcoming holiday.

[KhunBENQ]

As answered in the other thread:

both days Aug 1st and 2nd will have official alcohol ban.

Nationwide of course.

As far as I know all places with alcohol license will have to close/shutters down.

Not sure about possible loopholes.

Edited July 18, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[HarrySeaman]

1 Aug     Tuesday     Buddhist Lent Day     National holiday Bars Closed
2 Aug     Wednesday      Khao Phansa Day     Bars Closed

 

[brianthainess]

On 7/18/2023 at 12:05 PM, KhunBENQ said:

As answered in the other thread:

both days Aug 1st and 2nd will have official alcohol ban.

Nationwide of course.

As far as I know all places with alcohol license will have to close/shutters down.

Not sure about possible loopholes.

Ma & Pa shops never stop selling, even deliver on no alcohol days  

[KhunBENQ]

3 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

does this include weed?

That is an interesting question.
Assume: there is NO law controlling weed.

Simply removed from a drugs list.

Where there is no law, there is no prohibition.

Edited July 19, 2023 by KhunBENQ

[flexomike]

On 7/18/2023 at 10:55 AM, guyfromtheweb2 said:

Is there an alcohol ban on Tuesday August 1, 2023 (Asahna Bucha Day) and Wednesday, August 2, 2023 (Wan Khao Phansa or Buddhist Lent Day) in all of Thailand?  If so, I assume this means all bars will be closed on those days.

 

I see it mentioned in The Pattaya News here and on the WalkAbout Sports Bar page here but no where else in the news.  Just trying to plan my upcoming holiday.

what difference does it make, just stock up, mom and pops serve 7 days a week, get a life

[roger101]

There is a big difference between drinking at home and popping out to the local for a bevvy. People on holiday don't really want to sit in their hotel room drinking, and of course there is also the possibility that don't know until they go out in the evening.

Regular drinkers who live here  know exactly where to go to get served.

[Liverpool Lou]

On 7/18/2023 at 12:05 PM, KhunBENQ said:

As far as I know all places with alcohol license will have to close/shutters down.

Not sure about possible loopholes

They don't have to close, they can open for non-alcoholic drinks.

[Liverpool Lou]

5 hours ago, Sticky Rice Balls said:

does this include weed?

Only if it is alcoholic weed.

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, KhunBENQ said:

Assume: there is NO law controlling weed.

Why assume that when there are weed regulations?  Weed is not regulated by alcohol laws.

[Andycoops]

On 7/19/2023 at 7:22 PM, KhunBENQ said:

That is an interesting question.
Assume: there is NO law controlling weed.

Simply removed from a drugs list.

Where there is no law, there is no prohibition.

It's a alcohol ban only it doesn't include non alcoholic products.

[bbko]

Here's my question on these "no alcohol sales" days, assuming I buy my alcohol ahead of time, is there and blowback (legal or from citizens) from drinking it out in the open, like while sitting on the beach?