7/11'S Now Ignoring Licensing Laws?

[Lannatyne]

Called at the 7/11 opposite DaVinci's, Nai Harn yesterday, at 2.45pm. Thai girl in front of me with a couple of bottles of Chang, and I was amazed that she was able to buy them at that time.

With a party to go to at 5pm, thought I'd try to pick up some beers myself. So, around 3.30pm, I went to the 7/11 down past the Rawai Siam Commercial Bank, and the Laguna Bars. Went to the checkout with an assortment of 6 large bottles, and no problem whatsoever.

All the notices for a 2pm 'curfew' were still on display. Any others now getting alcohol out-of-hours from these 'respectable' shops?

[thepanom]

In Cha-am it has never been a problem, they sell you beer all the in any 7-11

[ScubaBuddha]

Occasionally I will encounter a 7-11 that is obeying the laws, but usually all I have to do is go to the next 7-11 down the road or around the corner to a buy alcohol. The 7-11's that follow the laws seem to be larger ones on main roads or be near schools. The mom and pop shops don't seem to ever follow the law. Minors don't seem to have any problem buying either.

Edited April 24, 2011 by ScubaBuddha

[McFarang]

Are you complaining? only ones I find are the 7-11's in Gas Stations that dont sell booze mainly because they don't have makes sense???

[kathukid]

HIt and miss.. Spot on about the oen at DV... I've never been denied in Patong. The one across from the Thara Patong is like a over night street bar!

[snamos]

I go to the "super maket" (<<<<please dont correct me on my spelling because that is how its spelled) just opposite the burger shop on the road to kata near chalong circle, The beer is cheaper than any 7-11 or family mart, plus the selection is greater, none of the licencing laws apply there no matter what day or time .

Another thing I like is they have 2 cash registers and they are constantly manned.....unlike 7-11s which have 3 cash registers and only one person serving while the rest of the staff are cooking those lovely hot dogs or re-stacking full shelves

[markg]

I go to the "super maket" (<<<<please dont correct me on my spelling because that is how its spelled) just opposite the burger shop on the road to kata near chalong circle, The beer is cheaper than any 7-11 or family mart, plus the selection is greater, none of the licencing laws apply there no matter what day or time .

Another thing I like is they have 2 cash registers and they are constantly manned.....unlike 7-11s which have 3 cash registers and only one person serving while the rest of the staff are cooking those lovely hot dogs or re-stacking full shelves

7/11's are a franchise. I guess the franchisee 'interprets' the rules, which is why it varies from shop to shop. There are two 7/11's equi-distant from my house. One sells at any time, the other sticks to the rules. I was once refused at 2.01pm even though i'd been stood in the queue for 5 minutes................frustrating.

I've also been in 7/11's where the staff have had a discussion and then decided to sell me the booze because i'm not Thai.

I'm not complaining. I think licensing laws for adults are ridiculous. Selling to minors is another matter though.

[katasyd]

I've seen them keep some cakes next to the register and scan that when anyone was buying beer during the 2 pm to 5pm restrictions.

Head office must wonder why cake sales are through the roof

[ESB7]

In Cha-am it has never been a problem, they sell you beer all the in any 7-11

There are a few that wont, end of Long Beach, but hey there is a Family Mart Opposite, and also one just befor Catteraya...just dont use them as there are plenty others...besides, Leo in 7/11 is 30 Baht..Mam & Pops only charge 26/27 Baht..

[Ulysses G.]

It is a stupid law, so more power to any shop that ignores it.

[katabeachbum]

It is a stupid law, so more power to any shop that ignores it.

It is a law to prevent shool kids from drinking during school hours. So those in breach of the law selling to farang, are not in breach of the laws spirit

[ScubaBuddha]

I've seen them keep some cakes next to the register and scan that when anyone was buying beer during the 2 pm to 5pm restrictions.

Head office must wonder why cake sales are through the roof

You just reminded me of a time I was at a Tesco buying a bunch of beer for my friends bar and they wouldn't sell it to me. They said the computer wouldn't allow the sale during those times.

[katabeachbum]

I've seen them keep some cakes next to the register and scan that when anyone was buying beer during the 2 pm to 5pm restrictions.

Head office must wonder why cake sales are through the roof

You just reminded me of a time I was at a Tesco buying a bunch of beer for my friends bar and they wouldn't sell it to me. They said the computer wouldn't allow the sale during those times.

Selling more than 10 liters is allowed any time. Thats a bunch of beer

[kathukid]

I go to the "super maket" (<<<<please dont correct me on my spelling because that is how its spelled) just opposite the burger shop on the road to kata near chalong circle, The beer is cheaper than any 7-11 or family mart, plus the selection is greater, none of the licencing laws apply there no matter what day or time .

Another thing I like is they have 2 cash registers and they are constantly manned.....unlike 7-11s which have 3 cash registers and only one person serving while the rest of the staff are cooking those lovely hot dogs or re-stacking full shelves

Now that is insider info... I loke that place and will often ue the HaYek spin dance to get some cold suds. 3K for that one!

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