Alcohol Age Limit In Thailand

[nickwood7]

i may be going to Thailand in july 2006 for the 1st time, i have been told 2 stories about drinking/purchasing alcohol.

1. there is no age at all

2. you have to be 18 to drink

as i am under 18 i would realy like to know what the true story is so that i can bring the right amount of holiday money accordingly, thanks

Nick

[george]

18 years of age. Mostly not enforced, but we have had stories about underage tourists beeing caught.

[britmaveric]

You sure about that George? - seen gals not allowed in discos because they weren't 20. (thought legal age for alcohol)

[nickwood7]

kk cheers, do you know what would happen if an underaged tourist was caught?

Edited September 25, 2005 by nickwood7

[bkkmadness]

Think Brits right George, its 20 yrs old.

18 yrs old and coming to Thailand, what a buzz. Very unlikely you'll be caught underage drinking, it will depend more on the area you hangout in than anything. If you get caught, be a small fine and that should be it though I expect they could prosecute you for more I doubt they would even bother.

[The_Moog]

There should be a maximum age limit too.

No boozing after 55 years of age (in a built up area)

as i am under 18 i would realy like to know what the true story is so that i can bring the right amount of holiday money accordingly, thanks

Cor, how much are you planning to drink ! Bank on an average of GBP 2 per pint.

Edited September 25, 2005 by The_Moog

[britmaveric]

Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided.

[george]

I was wrong, the legal age is 20. Thai or foreigner, same same. Sorry for the confusion.

[Morden]

There should be a maximum age limit too.

No boozing after 55 years of age.

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Or 55 inch waist! That would cut down the national farang beer intake somewhat

[The_Moog]

NickWood 7....

You're not 7 years old are you Master Nick?

[khall64au]

Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided.

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Does that include POLE DANCING bars? (No names mentioned)

[Ice Maiden]

Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided.

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Does that include POLE DANCING bars? (No names mentioned)

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No comment!!!!!!!!

Another poster under 18. Kringle won't be too happy

I think because I joined I attracted all the under 18's to join

Edited September 25, 2005 by Ice Maiden

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[bartender100]

Didn't we have the story recently of a 19yo Singaporean girl arrested in silom for being in a bar,and her mother played up to the papers.

Going to be risky unless the 18yo coming looks older.

[Ice Maiden]

For your eyes only can see me through the night.

For your eyes only I never need to hide.

You can see so much in me. So much in me that's new.

I never felt 'till I looked at you.

For your eyes only. Only for you.

You'll see what no-one else can see. Now I'm breaking free,

For your eyes only. Only for you.

The love I know you need in me. The fantasy you freed in me.

Only for you. Only for you.

For your eyes only the nights are never cold.

You really know me. That's all I need to know.

Maybe I'm an open book because I know you're mine.

But you won't need to read between the lines.

For your eyes only. Only for you.

You'll see what no-one else can see. Now I'm breaking free,

For your eyes only. Only for you.

The passions that collide in me. The wild abandoned side of me.

Only for you. For your eyes only...

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How cute

So how much have you had to drink before posting?

[The_Moog]

The love I know you need in me. The fantasy you freed in me.

I think Kayo wants to buy you a drink Master Nick.

[bkkmadness]

Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided.

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18 yrs old and on his first visit to Thailand, you'd need to handcuff him to the plane to keep him away from these places.

Icey.............................

....................got a spare set?

Edited September 25, 2005 by bkkmadness

[Ice Maiden]

Horny under eighteen year olds, how annoying. Older guys are so much better.

I'll contribute and donate one of my spare sets of handcuffs to the young male. Oh ######. My secrets out. I own numerous sets of handcuffs

[nickwood7]

NickWood 7....

You're not 7 years old are you Master Nick?

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lol no its jus the username i use on most sites.....long story

im atually 15 would there be any chance of me being able to get any beer? or would the age gap be a bit to big?

"Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided"

ill take note of your advice

[kayo]

Horny under eighteen year olds, how annoying. Older guys are so much better.

I'll contribute and donate one of my spare sets of handcuffs to the young male. Oh ######. My secrets out. I own numerous sets of handcuffs   

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I thought you dad owned them...

NickWood 7....

You're not 7 years old are you Master Nick?

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lol no its jus the username i use on most sites.....long story

im atually 15 would there be any chance of me being able to get any beer? or would the age gap be a bit to big?

"Hmm stay away from Discos and GoGo's these are the spots that most likely be raided"

ill take note of your advice

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Bloody ###### George... Doc...anybody...:what`s going on... fifteen year olds coming here asking for a drink??

[Ice Maiden]

Since I've joined two 15 year olds have. Weird. Three teenagers joining Thaivisa in a few months. How will you ever cope?

Kayo - Yes but I have my personal pair

[kayo]

The love I know you need in me. The fantasy you freed in me.

I think Kayo wants to buy you a drink Master Nick.

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Oh please Pooh.. May I

[nickwood7]

lol

so this website is wrong?

(notice Thailand in the 'No Limit' coloum)

http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/LegalDrinkingAge.html

[niagarekoja]

I was wrong, the legal age is 20. Thai or foreigner, same same. Sorry for the confusion.

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George.Can you tell me your source for the Age 20.

As I have seen on a number of web sites that it is 18.

On other sites 17 even and a couple no limit.

I have also seen it in The Nation saying the age limit is 18

Could the drinking age and the legal age for going in a bar be different as this is Thailand

Edited September 25, 2005 by niagarekoja

[nickwood7]

lol this is all so confusing before i posted here i saw a few websites all saying differnt storys :S

somebody should publish an information book about the worlds drinking ages :-)

thanks for all the interest in the post :-D

[niagarekoja]

lol this is all so confusing before i posted here i saw a few websites all saying differnt storys :S

somebody should publish an information book about the worlds drinking ages :-)

thanks for all the interest in the post :-D

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Young peoples drinking ages!

[Totster]

lol this is all so confusing before i posted here i saw a few websites all saying differnt storys :S

somebody should publish an information book about the worlds drinking ages :-)

thanks for all the interest in the post :-D

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Last updated April 2005. 18 on this site.

Young peoples drinking ages!

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Good link

totster

[nickwood7]

hehehe does that mean that i could go in a bar and drink if im not atually buying the alcohol? (I.E. my father buys it for me)

[kayo]

apparentlyt I´m buyiung the first round... Lend me a hundred baht Nick.

[bakachan]

sure come on over and get an early start pickling that liver