Thai deputy PM calls for stricter nightclub regulations after minor scandal

[snoop1130]

 

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is set to enforce stricter regulations on night entertainment venues following an early morning raid on a nightclub in Pathum Thani on January 7, which resulted in the apprehension of 489 minors.

 

The venue, known as Heaven Rangsit, is alleged to have been operating without the necessary license and accommodating underage patrons. The police also discovered secret exits at the venue, reportedly used by minors to escape when authorities arrived.

 

Anutin issued a stern warning on January 8, asserting that all relevant bodies would ramp up their surveillance efforts to ensure that night entertainment venues comply with legal mandates. He announced that the Heaven Rangsit operator would face multiple charges, while individuals below the age of 16 would not face legal actions. However, their parents will be summoned for questioning regarding potential violations of child protection laws, reported The Pattaya News.

 

This recent raid at Heaven Rangsit is part of a wider initiative targeting nightclubs across Thailand. One such venue faced closure in December due to numerous violations, including non-compliance with regulations and serving alcohol to minors.

 

The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA), under the Ministry of the Interior, is responsible for the licensing and regulation of night entertainment venues across Thailand. The DPA voiced its commitment to working in tandem with the police force to tackle illegal activities in these establishments.

 

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[OneMoreFarang]

Did Anutin or any other MP consider that the problem might be the corrupt police?

And did they think about that shifting officers to an inactive post for a month is not good enough?

Expose the corrupt police.

Fire them.

Prosecute them.

Convict them that they have to pay all the money back which they received as bribes.

And convict them to jail (without VIP treatment).

It's not really that difficult to find solutions - if our politicians would want to find solutions.

Talk is cheap. And useless. 

[stoner]

ban alcohol nation wide. death penalty for 1st offence. 

[spidermike007]

Very amusing coming from the man who co-authored the near total destruction of Thai nightlife. Some of the devastation can be blamed on Covid. Much of it can be blamed on Prayuth, Anutin and their band of goons and thieves. 

 

It was more and more apparent by the day, that the destruction and sabotage of Thailand's tourism industry was likely deliberate, and planned out. Nothing else makes sense. They had been wanting to get rid of the nightlife for as long as they were in power. What better way to do this, than use the cover of Covid? Reduce the entire industry to ashes, then rebuild it, in their own pure as snow image. Without a trace of nightlife, or a hint of a sex industry.

 

Anutin is a sabateur. And he engaged in the Prayuth Decimation. 

 

[PeachCH]

Good decision! 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The venue, known as Heaven Rangsit, is alleged to have been operating without the necessary license and accommodating underage patrons. The police also discovered secret exits at the venue, reportedly used by minors to escape when authorities arrived.

Of course the local plod knew nothing of this establishment or the patrons that use it's facilities.

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA), under the Ministry of the Interior, is responsible for the licensing and regulation of night entertainment venues across Thailand. The DPA voiced its commitment to working in tandem with the police force to tackle illegal activities in these establishments

The police [if they wanted to] could do a complete sweep of every bar/restaurant/karaoke club and check for appropriate licences. Then immediately shut down and lock the doors until legal.

But hey, they could also do it while picking up the  monthly pay-check 

 

[SABloke]

So the nightclub was flouting existing regualtions. What's the point of creating more regulations then? Of course, the core of the problem is enforcement (the RTP) - more regulations won't fix that.

Edited January 10 by SABloke

[klauskunkel]

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The DPA voiced its commitment to working in tandem with the police force to tackle illegal activities in these establishments.

We are committed to sharing in the envelope bonanza. 

[2baht]

Will a committee be formed to investigate this debacle in the next month or so???

[nobodysfriend]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The police also discovered secret exits at the venue, reportedly used by minors to escape when authorities arrived.

 

Clever ... but did that work this time ?

For a few probably .

[bradiston]

30 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

Clever ... but did that work this time ?

For a few probably .

The original article said there were about 1000 people in the venue, half of whom managed to leg it with the help of staff. So good for more than a few. And I guess a good test run for an emergency evacuation. A 5 year closure is scheduled now.

[TheFishman1]

It gets more ridiculous every day. Amazing, Thailand, TIT.

[bradiston]

There's an MFP MP awaiting the verdict on her appeal against a 6 year jail sentence for challenging the government's, ie Anutin's, handling of the jab sourcing and availability early on in the COVID catastrophe. How he dares show his frying pan face in public God only knows. Wretched man.

[Lopburikid]

14 hours ago, stoner said:

ban alcohol nation wide. death penalty for 1st offence. 

Why don't they do the same as the alcohol selling between 11 and 2 and 5 and 11, blame EVERYONE for the actions of a few and CLOSE ALL NIGHT CLUBS. That will stop the underage drinking.

[mikebell]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the apprehension of 489 minors.

This is a minor scandal and all because the brown envelope was late this month.  All new laws are ignored unless they benefit the BIB.

[newbee2022]

14 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Did Anutin or any other MP consider that the problem might be the corrupt police?

And did they think about that shifting officers to an inactive post for a month is not good enough?

Expose the corrupt police.

Fire them.

Prosecute them.

Convict them that they have to pay all the money back which they received as bribes.

And convict them to jail (without VIP treatment).

It's not really that difficult to find solutions - if our politicians would want to find solutions.

Talk is cheap. And useless. 

Amusing comment🥳. His efforts to protect minors are honorable. But it seems to me a main face of Thai politicians to stage an outcry promising what they will do and then fall back into lethargy of daily business mingling life.

Well, if I look into western countries....very similar procedure. Obviously a special politician gene.🙏

[kingstonkid]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, is set to enforce stricter regulations on night entertainment venues following an early morning raid on a nightclub in Pathum Thani on January 7, which resulted in the apprehension of 489 minors.

 

The venue, known as Heaven Rangsit, is alleged to have been operating without the necessary license and accommodating underage patrons. The police also discovered secret exits at the venue, reportedly used by minors to escape when authorities arrived.

 

Anutin issued a stern warning on January 8, asserting that all relevant bodies would ramp up their surveillance efforts to ensure that night entertainment venues comply with legal mandates. He announced that the Heaven Rangsit operator would face multiple charges, while individuals below the age of 16 would not face legal actions. However, their parents will be summoned for questioning regarding potential violations of child protection laws, reported The Pattaya News.

 

This recent raid at Heaven Rangsit is part of a wider initiative targeting nightclubs across Thailand. One such venue faced closure in December due to numerous violations, including non-compliance with regulations and serving alcohol to minors.

 

The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA), under the Ministry of the Interior, is responsible for the licensing and regulation of night entertainment venues across Thailand. The DPA voiced its commitment to working in tandem with the police force to tackle illegal activities in these establishments.

 

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Caption: Photo courtesy of MGR Online

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-10

 

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Part of the problem is that there's really no where for young people to go.  Maybe opening a few clubs with music and no booze is an answer 

[cowellandrew]

489 didnt get the details of the secret exits, 

Or forget the do you know who I am phrase, 

คุณรู้ไหมว่าฉันเป็นใคร

[fallup88]

They have all the laws they need, just the people not enforcing it from top down. It’s a no brainer, money talks. Increase fines and prison sentences.

[shackleton]

This is a ongoing problem in Thailand with the clubs not doing what they should be according to the law 

Easier to give back handers 🤑 to the ones in charge ie the Police 🚔 

This problem will never go away to much corruption 🙄 

[VocalNeal]

If it is only a minor scandal why all the fuss.🤔

[findlay13]

20 hours ago, stoner said:

ban alcohol nation wide. death penalty for 1st offence. 

and killer weed dope too!  

[stoner]

5 minutes ago, findlay13 said:

and killer weed dope too!  

 

i am with you. ban this killer weed dope you are referring to. 

[natway09]

Any bar/nightclub operating without Co or partnership registration along with the 2 required licences should just be closed forever, & yes Iowned & operated bars here for 26 years.

The problem being how is plod going to pay his hire purchase??

[AhFarangJa]

On 1/11/2024 at 6:24 AM, 2baht said:

Will a committee be formed to investigate this debacle in the next month or so???

They will first form a committee to establish the operating procedures of the committee.

[bristolgeoff]

Night clubs everywhere before no id checks  so many who were 16 plus or maybe 15 were allowed in.They look old enough too.A friend done that every weekend she said.Thailand no different and young thais do the same except now they must show id like other countries.Now u see them checking id,s leave it at that and the clubs survive  and people who attend enjoy the nightclub.Everyone also knows that brown evenlopes are part of the night club and bar expense,all over asia as well and that will never stop here

Edited January 30 by bristolgeoff

[bamnutsak]

The district/sub-district police (RTP) know about every single club, gambling den, and underage sex club within their jurisdiction. Heck, they are "inspecting" these facilities daily/weekly for "collections".

 

This is why it is the MoI/DOPA is raiding these establishments.

 

 

Eventually, DOPA will be corrupted, if they haven't already.