Nightspots May Get One Extra Hour

[george]

Nightspots may get one extra hour

BANGKOK: -- Deputy Interior Minister Sermsak Pongpanit yesterday expressed support for extending closing times by one hour for establishments in declared entertainment zones and in provinces designated as tourism destinations.

But Sermsak said the pros and cons of such a move would have to be studied.

The call came from the operators of nightspots, who have consistently said extending closing times for bars and clubs by an hour would benefit tourism.

“We have to admit that tourism is a national issue,” said Sermsak.

“I agree with the call to be lenient about closing times for entertainment places in entertainment zones at tourist destinations. Their closing times may be extended by an hour.”

Sermsak said Interior Minister General Chidchai Vanasatidya had divided responsibilities for social order enforcement, including the enforcement of closing times, between himself and his two deputies.

Chidchai will be in charge of social order enforcement in the Northeast and Deputy Interior Minister Somchai Sunthornvut in Eastern and Central provinces.

Sermsak said he would be in charge of social order enforcement in Bangkok, the North and the South.

He said Chidchai would convene a meeting of his deputies to define a framework for enforcement after Songkran.

Sermsak said he would soon convene a meeting of nightspot operators in areas under his supervision to discuss how best to enforce closing times.

Currently nightclubs and bars inside entertainment zones are allowed to open from 9pm to 2am and pubs, discotheques, cafes, restaurants with live bands or cabarets in the same zones may open from 6pm to 1am.

--The Nation 2005-04-15

[baht&sold]

“We have to admit that tourism is a national issue,” said Sermsak.

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EUREKA!!! Now there's a startling admission

Also, 'we HAVE TO admit', what's that mean then???'

[Rinrada]

“We have to admit that tourism is a national issue,” said Sermsak.

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EUREKA!!! Now there's a startling admission

Also, 'we HAVE TO admit', what's that mean then???'

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Shush...dont say it too much ...too loudly......the penny or rather in this case ...the satang might have finally dropped

[bkkmadness]

Dare I say a sensible move might be taking place?

[britmaveric]

Bad policies are bound to be reversed eventually! Hit them in the pocket books always works.

[Pattaya_Fox]

Time and money...an intertwined commodity