Booze Sales Banned During Election

[george]

Booze sales banned during election

PHUKET: -- There will be a total ban on the sale and provision of alcohol anywhere in Thailand before and during Sunday’s general election.

In accordance with the Election Act, shops, bars, restaurants and hotels are prohibited from selling or providing alcohol to customers or patrons between 6 pm on Saturday, February 5 and midnight at the end of Sunday, February 6.

Although there is no requirement for bars to close, it is expected that many will.

The maximum penalty for owners or managers of outlets selling or distributing alcohol during the election, or even supplying it free, is six months in jail or a 10,000-baht fine, or both.

Pol Col Kokiat Wongvorachart, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Police told the Gazette today that police officers will be checking establishments that are open to ensure that the law is strictly adhered to.

--Phuket Gazette 2005-02-02

[davethailand]

Booze sales banned during election

PHUKET: --  There will be a total ban on the sale and provision of alcohol anywhere in Thailand before and during Sunday’s general election.

In accordance with the Election Act, shops, bars, restaurants and hotels are prohibited from selling or providing alcohol to customers or patrons between 6 pm on Saturday, February 5 and midnight at the end of Sunday, February 6.

Although there is no requirement for bars to close, it is expected that many will.

The maximum penalty for owners or managers of outlets selling or distributing alcohol during the election, or even supplying it free, is six months in jail or a 10,000-baht fine, or both.

Pol Col Kokiat Wongvorachart, Deputy Commander of the Provincial Police told the Gazette today that police officers will be checking establishments that are open to ensure that the law is strictly adhered to.

--Phuket Gazette 2005-02-02

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I've got the letter in front of me as I type.

[tuky]

I love this rule...

[JimGant]

I would think Thaksin would get more votes if the voters were drunk..........

[jayenram]

If anyone is around my part of the woods during the election, I have a number of crates on ice and you are welcome to visit (if you are not Thai). I may not even charge you.

BTW, I am not an "outlet"

[Simbo]

Hey! it's party time. jars out.

[lampard10]

If anyone is around my part of the woods during the election, I have a number of crates on ice and you are welcome to visit (if you are not Thai). I may not even charge you.

BTW, I am not an "outlet"

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You're not even allowed to give it away,although knowing you....................and anyway I thought you planned to put that in next monday

[jayenram]

You're not even allowed to give it away,although knowing you....................and anyway I thought you planned to put that in next monday

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Is it not Monday already?

[astral]

No doubt the bars will be selling "Afternoon Tea" instead?

Althought this law has been around for a long time, it is yet another example of the

government treating the people as children.

[johna]

There have been bans on the sale of alcohol before, all that means here in Patum Thani is that I could not buy anything at 7/11 anywhere else no problem.

[cdnvic]

There should be some clause in the law stating that those ineligible to vote may partake of intoxicants.

Otherwise, its days like these that vodka was made for.

cv

[Insight]

I've got the letter in front of me as I type.

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I'm running to Tesco's as I type...

[cdnvic]

I've got the letter in front of me as I type.

I'm running to Tesco's as I type...

Must have a good wireless card.

cv

[Jai Dee]

I've got the letter in front of me as I type.

I'm running to Tesco's as I type...

Better be quick.... you won't be able to buy between 2pm and 5pm.

[tuky]

Althought this law has been around for a long time, it is yet another example of the

government treating the people as children.

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But I thought I was old enough to decide who I want to run my country, why can't I decide if I want a beer on my own Dad?

[raybkk]

The Thai Police in Bangkok advised a friend of mine, who runs a pub, to close on Saturday but would therefore be able to sell alcohol on Sunday after 3PM. Apparently after 3PM you can’t vote any more and therefore CAN drink. Well, I don’t know who to believe, the local Police….. the PM or my friend . Just lets wait until Sunday.

[bartender100]

The Thai Police in Bangkok advised a friend of mine, who runs a pub, to close on Saturday but would therefore be able to sell alcohol on Sunday after 3PM. Apparently after 3PM you can’t vote any more and therefore CAN drink. Well, I don’t know who to believe, the local Police…..  the PM  or my friend . Just lets wait until Sunday.

I thought all bars get a letter telling them when they have to close during these periods.

[davethailand]

The Blues Factory will be closed Saturday and Sunday.

Open Monday

[Jockstar]

I've got a friend who has just got back from Samui. Shes here in BKK for 1 night. Then flying to Oz tomrrow. She was hoping to go to Patpong for a look. But she likes a beer or two. So is it even worth going there? I'm sure they will be places selling. But no bottles in sight.

[sua yai]

There's just never any uniformity in these regulations. Went with friends to a beach 20 km south yesterday and everyone was drinking in the restaurants. Got back into town around 7pm and a 7/11 wouldn't serve me. The Family Mart next door did.

It's 10.15 am, I'm out of beer, so going to a local shop. Doubt they'll turn me down.

[Tornado]

Phuket bars are open now as from 8.42 pm of this post - so Im told. I better go out and do some detective work

[davethailand]

Phuket bars are open now as from 8.42 pm of this post - so Im told. I better go out and do some detective work 

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I'm covering the Pattaya detective work

[Tornado]

Im still waiting to get picked up - bloody Aussies always late......

[davethailand]

Im still waiting to get picked up - bloody Aussies always late......

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Bastards ain't they

[jayenram]

Our part of the country complied (generally, I think) with the 6 pm Saturday to midnight Sunday "no booze" rule. However, our woting station closed at 3 pm, so I guess that there was a few "pre-bought" drinks consumed afterwards. My house was open to farang friends all day but luckily only a few turned up.

BTW, it appeared to be a big turn out - our village woting station was packed most of the day.