Amazing that the usually group of 'experts' were all over this like flies on......

How fortunate that none of them have a calendar.

LOL

APRIL THE FIRST TODAY!!!!!!!! we got caught last year on something like this I believe and I'am not going to believe this till tomorrow!!!!LOLOLOLOLOL

Good one George...

Nice one George!!!

I think I am going to wish everyone a happy 1st April!!! HAPPY APRIL FOOLS DAY LOL.

This is an April Fool's joke, surely. Loved the concerned discussion though

:D :D

It was just so believeable because anything can happen in this country.

Enjoy April 1st ! 555 ...

that was a good april fools joke....

The sad thing is that it had me going for a minute, and I am sure it had anyone who has lived here more than a year going for a minute...

[snip] Chamlong and his crusaders are NOT a joke. They are deadly serious about prohibition. Check out the demonstrations at the Thailand Stock Exchange.

I can see a lineup at my door on the weekends. Please go buy us some beer.

The last thing I worry about is how this will drive tourists out of the country. This world is going backward it seems cos the govt has became more and more controlling over things that should be basic human rights and I think this goes in many countries around the world. In some states in America you cant even be seen holding a bottle of alcohol and drinking in public I heard? You cannot drive with a bottle in your reach? I mean come on! I think it's funny that they think smoking and drinking is such a threat to society but when it comes to things like crimes, corruption and global warming they do not seem to be so excited to make new regulations or maybe they will blame alcohol and smoking for all problems that happen in the world? People don't drink in muslim countries and if anyone think it's an ideal world maybe they should move there!!

This is absolutely brilliant for April 1st.

Had me fooled for 5 minutes....

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Genius the original posting!

This topic proves that INSTANT coffee is not up to the job!

The last thing I worry about is how this will drive tourists out of the country. This world is going backward it seems cos the govt has became more and more controlling over things that should be basic human rights and I think this goes in many countries around the world. In some states in America you cant even be seen holding a bottle of alcohol and drinking in public I heard? You cannot drive with a bottle in your reach? I mean come on! I think it's funny that they think smoking and drinking is such a threat to society but when it comes to things like crimes, corruption and global warming they do not seem to be so excited to make new regulations or maybe they will blame alcohol and smoking for all problems that happen in the world? People don't drink in muslim countries and if anyone think it's an ideal world maybe they should move there!!

Am i the only one aware that today is april's fool day???

This is absolutely brilliant for April 1st.

Had me fooled for 5 minutes....

Hahahahahahahahahaha

Genius the original posting!

dam_n you must type faster then me... yes it is a good one...

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thaivisa.com 2009-04-01

Very funny George.

I hope it's an April Fools joke.

Today is April 1st......think about it logically....how on earth could massage parlours only employ people over 40 ?

That would mean that on April 16th 90% of massage workers would lose their jobs !

Just relax and go for a nice soapie massage in Sabailand to chill out !

It is amazing how many people did not realize this was an April Fools Joke.

APRIL FOOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Date: April1.....April Fool!!!! Good Stuff.

Boonlert Sukaparpraeng, consumption controller at the Department of Culture.

thats a good one LOL... thanks for the prank ! ... I know we r in thailand (still anything is possible)... I also know we r the april's 1st ...

Great April Fool.

Just find it interesting that so many people who just can't wait to have a dig at anything Thai actually fell for it!!!

Okay, so I'm just stinkin' about this...I hardly ever drink at a pub, and often leave early. Have not gotten a massage in years. Okay with me.

I don't drink alcohol ever and rarely get a massage except when I have worked out too much - but I am adamantly opposed to such government interference. Anyone think about what women aged 20-30s who are supporting a family by working in a massage parlor - legitimate or otherwise - what are they going to do for money? And the reduction in income for the bars, etc. So counter-productive to the economy. And this is all suppose to promote 'family outings'? Really really stupid.

Genius!!! Had me fuming for 5 minutes until I realised what date it was. The trouble is in Thailand this is possible!

Please......chill out guys.............try to remember what day it is to-day.......

Please......chill out guys.............try to remember what day it is to-day.......

Funny how easily believable this is considering where we live. Actually, not so funny.

Massage parlour minimum age

On April 16, another controversial law is being enforced. After that date, massage parlors can no longer employ anyone under the age of 40, and are required to register all employees as such. This will minimize the request by customers for "extra services" which can cause problems with marriages and minor wives.

Great idea, get rid of all the inexperienced young chicks who don't know what they are doing and then can't keep theirs mouths shut.

GOOD ONE

Happy April Fools Day

Massage parlours can no longer employ anyone under the age of 40

No point in coming to Thailand anymore.......Are they for real !!!!! With this mentality why don't they just ban all farrangs under the age of 85 unless accompanied with BOTH parents. New2thai Newbie

Have a look at the date today. April Fool

Has no-one picked up that it is April 1 today?????

Good one George... I forgot it was April Fools Day.... you've got everyone going....