I'm sorry, this MUST have been covered somewhere, couldn't find it when I searched tho??

New laws brought in last month i understand have banned alcohol sales at some public places, and also extend to other Thai festivals, like Songkran? There seems to be some confusion and disagreement down in Phuket about what this will mean this year.

-Will the bars be forced to close over Songkran?

-If so, for how many days?

-Will this rule be enforced?

So anyone have a definitive answer?

I'm not particularly bothered either way, but some friends of mine might be.

Thanks

In Phuket it's not that big of an event anyway? I think they celebrate here and there for just one afternoon..

In places North and North East I wouldn't really worry.. They couldn't stop the party (incl. alcohol) even if they tried.