Popular Post webfact Posted January 14 Popular Post Share Posted January 14 The Pattaya Entertainment Industry Association highly praised the Thai government’s policy of extending entertainment opening hours until 4 AM, citing its positive impact on the local economy, and urging further expansion of legal entertainment zones. The extended hours, officially implemented on December 15th, 2023, as part of a pilot program in five provinces, have garnered positive feedback from a large number of Pattaya business owners. According to Mr. Damrongkiat Phinijkarn, secretary-general of the Pattaya Entertainment Industry Association, most entertainment businesses reported a significant increase in daily income, ranging from 20-30%, since the longer hours were implemented. This success translates to benefits for employees as well. Mr. Damrongkiat revealed that service staff and waiters are seeing their daily earnings increase by 300-500 baht, translating to roughly 9,000-15,000 baht per month. This extra income has reduced their reliance on the government’s assistance programs and greatly improved the financial well-being of their families, Mr. Damrongkiat stated. “This policy is a game-changer for our nightlife community and the local economy as a whole,” said Mr. Damrongkiat. “We express our sincere gratitude to the government for listening to our pleas and implementing these measures.” By Tanakorn Panyadee Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-01-15 - 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 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 14 Share Posted January 14 3 hours ago, webfact said: The Pattaya Entertainment Industry Association highly praised the Thai government’s policy of extending entertainment opening hours until 4 AM, citing its positive impact on the local economy, and urging further expansion of legal entertainment zones. They won't stop until they get 24/7 opening time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Quote Pattaya Nightlife Sees Boom After Extended Operating Hours I'm sure the boom increases the boom boom… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackSinclair Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Nothing has improved except for the night time bar flies. Football fans still can't watch live European games (with an 8pm kick off) in public. Didn't have that problem pre covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I think a 9PM closing would be good....It would cut down on drunkenness and sex and make Pattaya a family resort....A 8PM closing would be even better.... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 9 hours ago, webfact said: and urging further expansion of legal entertainment zones. Yeah, that'll be popular with the tens of thousands of residents who specifically want to live outside the noisy, crowded entertainment zones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 9 hours ago, webfact said: This success translates to benefits for employees as well. Mr. Damrongkiat revealed that service staff and waiters are seeing their daily earnings increase by 300-500 baht, translating to roughly 9,000-15,000 baht per month. This extra income has reduced their reliance on the government’s assistance programs and greatly improved the financial well-being of their families, Mr. Damrongkiat stated. Forget about the fact that they now get home at 5:30 or 6 and then have to be at work at 5 or 6 the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbi1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/15/2024 at 11:17 AM, redwood1 said: I think a 9PM closing would be good....It would cut down on drunkenness and sex and make Pattaya a family resort....A 8PM closing would be even better.... Spoken like an old fart boomer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, bbi1 said: Spoken like an old fart boomer. The probable humour was lost on you then................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 On 1/15/2024 at 6:55 AM, hotchilli said: They won't stop until they get 24/7 opening time. well why not ? as long as it's within designated zones that don't disturb residents of the area which is admittedly a problem at the moment due to lax enforcement of any king of zoning or noise requirements. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 1 hour ago, bbi1 said: On 1/15/2024 at 11:17 AM, redwood1 said: I think a 9PM closing would be good....It would cut down on drunkenness and sex and make Pattaya a family resort....A 8PM closing would be even better.... Spoken like an old fart boomer. ok family resort hater. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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