Bangkok Police Conduct Searches on Entertainment Venues, Enforce Stricter Regulations

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Bangkok—At 8:00 PM, on December 14th, 2023, Pol. Col. Suradet Chatthai, the Superintendent of Taopoon Police Station, and relevant agencies conducted a search operation on entertainment venues at Tao Poon Market, Bang Sue, Bangkok.

Pol. Col. Suradet publicly revealed that the search operation was ordered by the Thai government policy and the Royal Thai Police’s Office. The orders were to strictly prevent and suppress the violations of carrying firearms and selling illicit substances.

 

 

Furthermore, Pol. Col. Suradet emphasized that visitors must carry their original ID cards while using entertainment venues. The police officers may ask to verify identification via applications such as Thai ID and DLT QR license.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-16

 

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BMA Checks Night Venues On The First Day Of Opening Till 4 A.M.
by TNR Staff

 

Night venues in Bangkok. Photo: Thai Rath

 

BANGKOK Metropolitan Administration (BMA) launched an inspection of night venues permitted to stay open till 4 a.m. from today (Dec. 15) onwards with 146 out of total 207 still operating in 33 of 50 metropolitan districts and Huay Kwang topping the list with the largest number, Naewna newspaper said.

 

Pol. Gen. Adis Ngamjitsuksri, adviser to Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt, heads the survey that is starting at Khao San road from 1.30 p.m.

 

BMA database shows that of 207 night venues in 33 districts that can now stay open till 4 a.m. 73 are in the Ratchada, RCA and Patpong zone with eight located in hotels and 134 outside this zone with 24 being within hotels.

 

However, the latest check shows of these 207 entertainment venues 146 are still operating, three are closed for renovation and 58 have permanently shut shop.

 

Huay Kwang has the most such night venues, with 33 of total 39 still operating but six closed; followed by Din Daeng with 31 and 14 still open while 17 now closed; Bang Rak with 21 and 20 open but one closed; Wattana with 21 and 16 open but five closed; plus Khlong Toei with 11 and nine open but two closed.

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-12-16

 

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[neeray]

All well and good today but by mid January, all systems back to mode-lackadaisical.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

BMA database shows that of 207 night venues in 33 districts that can now stay open till 4 a.m. 73 are in the Ratchada, RCA and Patpong zone with eight located in hotels and 134 outside this zone with 24 being within hotels.

 

However, the latest check shows of these 207 entertainment venues 146 are still operating, three are closed for renovation and 58 have permanently shut shop.

Am I missing something?

[Nicholas Paul KNIGHT]

Leave it a few days and then suddenly check, no warning and no letting them know and then see what is happening. Thasi POLICEALWays warn people they are coming. GOOD Policemen never tell they just act. ( NO CORRUPTION SEE )  

[PETERTHEEATER]

I'm not sure what night venues are operating on Khao San Road at 1.30 in the afternoon but ......

[Lemsta69]

10 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

I'm not sure what night venues are operating on Khao San Road at 1.30 in the afternoon but ......

 

The article mentions stuff like fire escapes so I'm guessing it was a "preflight check".

 

No need for the venue to be operating for that kind of stuff.

[stoner]

will this clown show ever end ? god they look so stupid. also would like to point out the total lack of mask wearing by almost all officials in the pics. maybe they didn't the the memo. 

[kingstonkid]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

 

Bangkok—At 8:00 PM, on December 14th, 2023, Pol. Col. Suradet Chatthai, the Superintendent of Taopoon Police Station, and relevant agencies conducted a search operation on entertainment venues at Tao Poon Market, Bang Sue, Bangkok.

Pol. Col. Suradet publicly revealed that the search operation was ordered by the Thai government policy and the Royal Thai Police’s Office. The orders were to strictly prevent and suppress the violations of carrying firearms and selling illicit substances.

 

 

Furthermore, Pol. Col. Suradet emphasized that visitors must carry their original ID cards while using entertainment venues. The police officers may ask to verify identification via applications such as Thai ID and DLT QR license.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-16

 

- 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.

 

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How many DUI charges were laid

Personally I think most bars will close do to lack of customers after NYE

[smedly]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

BMA Checks Night Venues On The First Day Of Opening Till 4 A.M.

and did they stay open ?

[mberbae]

Let's see...NO alcohol between 7 am to 11 am & 2:pm to 5:pm.

Otherwise, drink your livers out till 4 : am.

Quality tourists ?  Hardly. Big spenders ? I think not.

[wealthychef]

Brown envelopes for everyone!  Happy New Years!  

[natway09]

Would they not have been better to start their inspection at say 2am ?

Sleeping,,,,,, Oh silly me

[arick]

Well the cheapest tickets can fly to bkk on the 31st back in the 2nd for 2000 baht