toenail Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I can't remember, are the bars legally open on the King's birthday? --Sunday night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'll venture to say yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidraw66 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I'll venture to say yes. Unless things have changed I would say a definite NO . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 We were closed last year but open the year before so i'd say 50/50 at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Some years they are open, some years they are closed. So I put that question to a Thai who was the manager of a bar which I visited last week. The answer: The bars will not be required to close this year. Our bar will not close. The King wants all to be happy and enjoy on his birthday this year. My interpretation, 50/50! You always can't trust managers! Edited December 2, 2010 by BB1950 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 For some reason this year, instead of waiting until the evening of the 4th, the cops already brought the notices around several days ago telling the bars that they CAN open this year on December 5th. So party on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakegeee Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Generally for His and Her birthdays, the gov't says "must close" then at the last minute, He or She gives permission to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Here on Samui I'm told that they are to be closed ? Anybody know for sure ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 What about the beer festival at Central world, Chitlom, BKK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevcross Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I am advised that here in Bangkok, alcohol will not be sold from 6pm, Fri 3rd to some unknown point on Sunday due to local elections, 7-11 have withdrawn sales at Fri eve. A Thai friend told me that these local elections were being held in several parts of the country and so it would be a 'dry' weekend in many places, I am advised that Soi Cowboy will not be serving beer, so what about Pattaya? will one be able to legally buy a drink there and not upset the democratic process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) Update to my earlier post: I've now heard from several ladies working in GoGo bars that they have been told by their eminent employers to take Sunday off. Whether this is due to their bosses' kind hearts, or a closure letter from the police, I have no idea. So it all seems up in the air again when I was stupid enough to think that - for once - sanity had prevailed in the Extreme City. Edited December 3, 2010 by Guderian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appropriate Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Update to my earlier post: I've now heard from several ladies working in GoGo bars that they have been told by their eminent employers to take Sunday off. Oh the woe. Edited December 4, 2010 by Rimmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 We will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I am confused My wife just rang the "Big Boss" at Bsnglamung licencing and was told that he had been instructed by BKK Police "... all bars MUST close at midnight Saturday 4/12 and reopen Midnight Sunday 5/12. He understands that the BIB will be out in force and that they are very serious this year.... He is supplying staff to assist in surveilence and that hotel/Bar/restaraunts can not serve alcohol...." <deleted> !!! I will probably only cater to bona fide guests & "friends" Would appreciate any informed responses Happy Birthday everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Can't see it being from midnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 "By coincidence" .... just got brought a drink at my bar by a Major who came to "let me know" no alcohol after midnight but restaraunts are OK to open!! He was off to watch Thailand v Malaysia. I am getting better at reading between the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 For some reason this year, instead of waiting until the evening of the 4th, the cops already brought the notices around several days ago telling the bars that they CAN open this year on December 5th. So party on... "So sorry... typing error should read CAN NOT so now can I have "tea money" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Just made a call and was told open as normal tonight. So now i'm confused, maybe Walking St will be ok? Edited December 4, 2010 by Blues Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 It will be a bit chaotic if they do come round at 12 and close everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 It will be a bit chaotic if they do come round at 12 and close everywhere. An absolute nightmare, chaotic, dangerous, volatile etc etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Just been to Chaiyapruek 2 in Jomtien to watch the football - police came this afternoon and said no drinks tonight and tomorrow - 4/5 Dec Most places are empty. Blues Factory reports they are open - Walking Street must be in a different country. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 It will be a bit chaotic if they do come round at 12 and close everywhere. An absolute nightmare, chaotic, dangerous, volatile etc etc etc. Why did you say @ 15:34 "We will be closed." ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipo1000 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Wasn't there anounced by the government that for royal celebrations the bar didn't have to close anymore. Edited December 4, 2010 by pipo1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbi Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Wasn't there anounced by the government that for royal celebrations the bar didn't have to close anymore. Did you see the announcement? If so where? Has there ever been an announcement to this effect? TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1950 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 I'm now getting word that most of the bars are closing for sure. Even the bar that told me they were not closing is going to close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipo1000 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Wasn't there anounced by the government that for royal celebrations the bar didn't have to close anymore. Did you see the announcement? If so where? Has there ever been an announcement to this effect? TIT Yes I saw the announcement and I am sure that I read it on this forum but I can't be ar*ed to go look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danlo Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Its always 50/50 or there abouts, never all close, NEVER EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 the 2 lovejoys and robin plus lots of others in jontiem closed cars outside shenanigans and they usually open no matter what that open bar at bottom of chaiyapruek / beach road will be open also dont know about 7 / 11's but traffic awful now jontiem end. got up at 6 go temple yawn so kip now then dwinkies aft sess. with usual suspects ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blues Factory Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 (edited) Just been to Chaiyapruek 2 in Jomtien to watch the football - police came this afternoon and said no drinks tonight and tomorrow - 4/5 Dec Most places are empty. Blues Factory reports they are open - Walking Street must be in a different country. TIT Blues Factory was open last night as was the whole of Walking st with no shutdowns, Tonight however we are closed. It will be a bit chaotic if they do come round at 12 and close everywhere. An absolute nightmare, chaotic, dangerous, volatile etc etc etc. Why did you say @ 15:34 "We will be closed." ? I meant sunday not saturday, i've decided to close tonight no matter what. Edited December 5, 2010 by Blues Factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Conners Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 So consensus is most bars are going to be closed. Only the small speakeasys will be open? Is there any firework announced this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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