3 minutes ago, ravip said:

Just try to take an ounce of Pork to Saudi and show the customs guy there...

Whatever your beliefs are, you have to follow the local rules.

Saw a Muslim Thai girl working the till in Big-C the other day. The person on line in front of me had some bags of minced pork. She put gloves on to handle it.

1 minute ago, VocalNeal said:

Should none Buddhists be allowed to purchase alcohol today?  

 

What a waste of a thread. Anyone who has been here more than a few days learns that any mom and pop store will sell you generic beers on any days. 

 

Drinking in Thailand is like owning an electric car. Plan A  H   E    A     D.

If you had even bothered to read my OP you would know that this happened in a restaurant where the family of 10 ADULTS were refused a glass of wine with their meals.

 

They up and left, leaving the locals out of pocket.

 

What should they have done? Gone to a mom and pop shop 2 miles away and brought 4 bottles in with them to the restaurant??

 

Next time think before you type! 

It shouldn't be an issue.

As it's mostly,  only pretend Buddhism in Thailand. 

As said Ma & Pa shops will sell, my local one will deliver min of 3 and still only pay 60b for a large Leo.

1 minute ago, Stressed Eric said:

They up and left, leaving the locals out of pocket.

And surely the Thais didn't give a toss. 

3 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

It is bad for tourism and you know it!

Marginally. Nothing to call home about. Every single country will have some law that does not appeal to foreigners. If one cannot agree, just stay in your home country and be stress free.

 

In fact, getting on board an aircraft it self has its own set of rules - does that stop people flying? Yes, maybe a handful.

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

And went where I ask?

Back to Frogland. 

Just now, Alpha84 said:

And surely the Thais didn't give a toss. 

18 minutes ago, ravip said:

Just try to take an ounce of Pork to Saudi and show the customs guy there...

Whatever your beliefs are, you have to follow the local rules.

 

Of course, I`m not going to break the law of country and I have to obey it. Even if I don't respect that particular law. These are schizoid thought forms in their heads that keep believers in fear, and they've become law. These are their problems; they must sort it out themselves. I don't insult their beliefs. Someday they will become enlightened. But we must be realistic: it will likely take several generations.

10 minutes ago, Alpha84 said:

Saw a Muslim Thai girl working the till in Big-C the other day. The person on line in front of me had some bags of minced pork. She put gloves on to handle it.

She did it right - kudos to her!

But I doubt if a Saudi customs officer would do the same, and wave you off 

9 minutes ago, Alpha84 said:

And surely the Thais didn't give a toss. 

Oh really??

 

Is that why during covid millions lined the streets looking for handouts and meals cos no foreigners = no money???

 

THINK about it.

1 minute ago, Stressed Eric said:

Oh really??

 

Is that why during covid millions lined the streets looking for handouts and meals cos no foreigners = no money???

 

THINK about it.

Incredible !

1 minute ago, ravip said:

She did it right - kudos to her!

But I doubt if a Saudi customs officer would do the same, and wave you off 

Danish back bacon is actually a very effective weapon against Muslims.

 

Roast Lechon, however, is something else entirely!

Just now, ravip said:

Incredible !

So with your pathetic one line response - are you suggesting that people working in tourist zones weren't looking for handouts during covid?

 

Such a short memory you must have...

1 minute ago, Stressed Eric said:

So with your pathetic one line response - are you suggesting that people working in tourist zones weren't looking for handouts during covid?

 

Such a short memory you must have...

In most countries people were looking for handouts during covid - you compare that with this day?

You seem to be very Stressed Eric

Just now, ravip said:

In most countries people were looking for handouts during covid - you compare that with this day?

You seem to be very Stressed Eric

Don't bite the hand that feeds... That's what I am saying.

 

15 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

So with your pathetic one line response - are you suggesting that people working in tourist zones weren't looking for handouts during covid?

 

Such a short memory you must have...

Bitching Bob would have been a lot better than Stressed Eric, or you could have brought Elvis back. Yeah Stressed Elvis might have worked. 

Just now, marin said:

Bitching Bob would have been a lot better than Stressed Eric, or you could have brought Elvis back. Yeah Stressed Elvis might have worked. 

why are you stalking me?

 

nothing better to do?

 

sad.

2 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

why are you stalking me?

 

nothing better to do?

 

sad.

First post I have made on this thread. How could that be stalking bob?

Drugs and booze are destroying society all over. No exception for Thailand. 

 

Yes, we all love a glass of wine, two maybe. Perhaps a light nightcap after a good dinner. A good Cognac. Amaretto or whatever...

 

But on seeing the abuse of booze and the drunks all over and when they mix with drugs and the devastating consequences ... at one point on going to some extreme I agree, I would understand a total ban of alcohol and drugs globally with harsh sentences to those who don't stay on the line. 

1 hour ago, Alpha84 said:

The horror all those alcoholics must endure for a day. Devastating.

Same old nonsense. This is about a completely ridiculous law in a land where millions of Thais will be imbibing on these Budhist alcohol sales ban days. What's the point?

3 hours ago, Stressed Eric said:

no wonder nobody is coming to Thailand anymore!

Complete b0llocks, millions are still coming to Thailand!   The alcohol restrictions are something that has been in force for generations, it is not something new that should affect the opinions of tourists coming today, particularly those of an entitled Frenchman.

i thought hotels and restaurants were always allowed to serve alcohol on Thai holidays, just not bars, pubs etc.. Shows how much I know, 

 

BTW what Thai holiday is it today? I looked up a list and it didn't show today. Only one next week 13th for  the old King.

Buddhist holiday today ?

Not on my calendar.

So it is not a bank holiday .

15 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

why are you stalking me?

 

nothing better to do?

 

sad.

SIX posts in your first 4 hours of membership smells a bit Bobly to me.

4 badges and a reputation of 6 already is really good going.

I shall follow you with great interest.

 

Oh my, up to 15 posts now in the past few minutes. How DO you do it Eric?

Since this is my thread and my poll i'm going to request closure please.

 

Results : 53.85% in favor of non Buddhists being allowed to purchase alcohol on so called holy days, whilst 46.15% don't think they should.

 

Thank you to everyone who voted.

1 minute ago, KannikaP said:

SIX posts in your first 4 hours of membership smells a bit Bobly to me.

4 badges and a reputation of 6 already is really good going.

I shall follow you with great interest.

 

Oh my, up to 15 posts now in the past few minutes. How DO you do it Eric?

Another fan.

 

I'm flattered. 

 

Truly.

9 minutes ago, phetphet said:

BTW what Thai holiday is it today? I looked up a list and it didn't show today.

End of Buddhist Lent.

2 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

Since this is my thread and my poll i'm going to request closure please.

 

Results : 53.85% in favor of non Buddhists being allowed to purchase alcohol on so called holy days, whilst 46.15% don't think they should.

 

Thank you to everyone who voted.

No, thank you for closing it. Up to 17 now.

 

51 minutes ago, Stressed Eric said:

What should they have done? Gone to a mom and pop shop 2 miles away and brought 4 bottles in with them to the restaurant??

 

Realized it was a no alcohol day before setting out. Their hotel will have advised if asked. If they live here they should no better. 

Not a huge deal.

 

Used to be OK to consume alcohol at the hotel if you are resident there or if you look like you should be.  Maybe it is not anymore. 

 

I do read content but not if it is too long or designed as a trigger.