Popular Post webfact Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Thailand – The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours. The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. The day marks the end of the rainy season for monks who will end their three-month retreats. Alcohol sales will be banned for 24 hours nationwide at the end of Buddhist Lent except at duty-free shops at international airports according to the Alcohol Control Act. Anyone who breaks the law will be fined up to 10,000 baht or imprisoned for up to six months or both. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2023-10-25 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Patjqm Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 yeah, why not..bring in the cöffee mugs... 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) Inconvenient timing... A dry MotoGP race !! hopefully K.Newin wears the 10k fine. Edited October 24, 2023 by Ralf001 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Amazing Thailand it's only one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveAustin Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Many days through the year. Thought they would’ve moved on from this by now. People still drink, at home or otherwise. It doesn’t do the tourism sector any favours. Never mind; their country, their rules. 6 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 Oh no... half the posters on here will not be affected because they don't live in Thailand... half of the remaining half hopefully can plan ahead so they don't get the dt's. 2 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 30 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Oh no... half the posters on here will not be affected because they don't live in Thailand... half of the remaining half hopefully can plan ahead so they don't get the dt's. Which category do you fall under, Skipa? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SABloke Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 As always these bans demonstrate the Thai bureacratic need to be seen to "do" something. If abstaining from alcohol is the point, then surely banning the consumption of alcohol would be the law. However, they know they can't actually enforce anything, so they ban sales. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted October 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand – The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours. Sales but not consumption... there's always a way. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Ralf001 said: Inconvenient timing... A dry MotoGP race !! hopefully K.Newin wears the 10k fine. Sales.... buy Saturday and take in a cooler. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom H Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 How many alcoholics are in Thailand? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbee2022 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Oh no... half the posters on here will not be affected because they don't live in Thailand... half of the remaining half hopefully can plan ahead so they don't get the dt's. ... And half of the remaining are not addicted !🥳 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 2baht said: Which category do you fall under, Skipa? Does it matter... it doesn't change any part of my observation. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 18 minutes ago, Tom H said: How many alcoholics are in Thailand? I'll do a head count and get back to you, ok? Give me an hour or two! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 minutes ago, Skipalongcassidy said: Does it matter... it doesn't change any part of my observation. I'd say you are in the former category! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarteso Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 You can't drink but can smoke..🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted October 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 minutes ago, Tarteso said: You can't drink but can smoke..🤔 You can drink, you just can't buy or sell alcohol. Stock up in advance. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 At night time no problems as the entertainment venues will open till 4 am.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brianthainess Posted October 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2023 I'm dreading Monday, My wife will have completed her 3mth of no alcohol, so will be pished as a rat by 5pm , she has just finished 7 days of being a vegetarian too, now she is down in BKK for a 1 day ceremony. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Ma & Pa shops will be open for business as usual selling alcohol, will even deliver. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogfish180 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, brianthainess said: I'm dreading Monday, My wife will have completed her 3mth of no alcohol, so will be pished as a rat by 5pm , she has just finished 7 days of being a vegetarian too, now she is down in BKK for a 1 day ceremony. Ceremony of Moo Ping and Kor Moo Yang 🎉😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Daley Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 Most Buddhists I have seen drink alcohol like its water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foreverlomsak Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, 2baht said: 1 hour ago, Tom H said: How many alcoholics are in Thailand? I'll do a head count and get back to you, ok? Give me an hour or two! Surely it'd be quicker counting the non drinkers amongst us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Frankie baby Posted October 25, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 25, 2023 Don't know how they tie consumption of alcohol with religion. However it would be better to have a no-scams day instead, I think this would be more in-keeping with religion, although I'm not to sure why? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 26 minutes ago, Chris Daley said: Most Buddhists I have seen drink alcohol like its water. some of it taste like water 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 5 hours ago, Patjqm said: yeah, why not..bring in the cöffee mugs... we used to go in one place years ago and they served it in teapots, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Sales.... buy Saturday and take in a cooler. 100k+ people at the track... beer will be sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, brianthainess said: Ma & Pa shops will be open for business as usual selling alcohol, will even deliver. Not in our village they don't. We have 3 outlets and they all stick to the rules. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 As said the MotoGp will be an interesting situation with all the businesses including temporary alcohol outlets setup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) when was the last time anyone was fined or jailed for breaking this ridiculous law? Edited October 25, 2023 by proton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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