Chris78 Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Can anyone provide some more information on bar/club closures this weekend (Fri 3rd Dec- Sun 5th Dec)? I just heard today that many bars would close and that restaurants would not be allowed to sell alcohol all weekend due to local elections (Thong Lor, Sukhumvit and Klong Toey). I also heard that perhaps Khao San and Silom are not affected by these elections. I cannot see any information on this forum and not many people seem to know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Might it not be more about King's Birthday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris78 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 Might it not be more about King's Birthday? Yeah, but that should only affect Sunday and possibly Saturday night. This is to do with local elections and will apparently affect all of this weekend as well as Saturday and Sunday of next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Been no mention of elections in either the bangkok post or the nation , this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokboro Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 Elections are 03/04/05 the BIB have apparently issued all the paperwork warning bars to close but that could possibly change according to a local gogo guru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roiethome Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Not sure if this applies to all, but my regular bar in Suk soi 33 is closed 3 4 and 5 this week end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Traveller Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Don't normally cross post, but just to note I've just returned for dinner in Sukhumvit Soi 11, which was sans alcohol. Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Don't normally cross post, but just to note I've just returned for dinner in Sukhumvit Soi 11, which was sans alcohol. Regards Just a quick reply. I was out last night and EVERYWHERE was closing from 6pm or when the police walked through the door. Most places have signs up stating no alcohol will be sold until mid-night Sunday. The kings birthday should have no affect as it didnt close anywhere last year. However this is all due to the elections. I have been told that outside of Klhong toey there is nothing in place to close venues and certainly not outside of BKK. But i think this depends on how the boys in brown decide to play it. Khao san was still serving at about mid-night last night, but it may all change. Anyone heres of a decent place staying open today or tomorrow PLEASE post as am bored and dont want a dry weekend!!!!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) The agony of the serial pisshead continues.... I had a weekend in Samui that was coincident with local elections. The enforcement was pretty much across the board and rather than sup suds in a darkened and virtually empty bar, I managed to buy beer at Tops on Chaweng (whereas the 7-eleven's and Family Marts on the main drag were not selling alcohol). Took the beer back to the private pool villa and me and my 'personal assistant' had a great time. Edited December 4, 2010 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The agony of the serial pisshead continues.... 555 yes it does, society discriminates against the piss head, its just not right ;P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Silom is not closed at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The agony of the serial pisshead continues.... 555 yes it does, society discriminates against the piss head, its just not right ;P Then I recommend a weekend in Pattaya. Who knows, you may even find a 'personal assistant' to pop your top for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Silom is not closed at all. silom, were you out there last night??? i didnt even try silom as i assumed it would get shutdown like the rest of the area. Is it serving now?? and is there a cut off time (i.e. 6pm). Thanks and sorry for all the questions lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Silom is not closed at all. There you go Tommy! Some shooters at Goldfingers before a knob polish at Star of Light. Sorted!. Edited December 4, 2010 by NanLaew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Silom is not closed at all. There you go Tommy! Some shooters at Goldfingers before a knob polish at Star of Light. Sorted!. 555, thanx was thinkin more along the lines of molly malones and then a club!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onnut Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Mollys, O'Reillys, Jamesons, soi 4, Pat pong. All serving as no elections in this part of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseTommy Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Mollys, O'Reillys, Jamesons, soi 4, Pat pong. All serving as no elections in this part of town. Legend!! cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 (edited) Sukhumvit Soi 4 was fully open last night Edited December 4, 2010 by ukrules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonrakers Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 The Robin Hood was selling no alcohol last night, the Xbar on Asoke was. Cowboy was open but only selling alcohol inside. Drinks had to be poured into paper coffee cups because that made all the difference, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 The neon lights went off early in Soi Cowboy last night, it was dark down there by around 1am. I didn't bother going out but I took a look from my balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaijai Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Chinatown, Banglamphu, Dusit, all open as usual the last two nights (Friday and Saturday). I believe it's only the Thonglor precinct (which extends as far west as Soi Asoke) that had the by-elections. Nothing to do with HM's birthday, during which the the usual alcohol laws apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WebBangkok Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Anyone know if Khaosan Rd will be open? I will be going there tonight. Robin Hood were selling only beer last night in paper cups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Apparently this was a 'pre election' to allow people the chance to vote in advance, is the full election taking place next weekend ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewyk71 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Apparently this was a 'pre election' to allow people the chance to vote in advance, is the full election taking place next weekend ? Does anyone know what is closed this weekend including Friday? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChapman Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 As it is the proper election this weekend (Fri 10 to Sun 12), will all the bars be closed again? When exactly does the closure start and finish? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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