Preparations underway for pre-election voting for Pattaya residents

PATTAYA: -- On Sunday 26th June, the advanced voting for the General Election takes place. For Tourists and ex-pats here in Pattaya it means that bars and other venues who serve alcohol will be permitted to sell soft drinks only until 6pm Sunday Evening.

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-- Pattaya One 2011-06-25

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Errmm... correct me if I am wrong, but every other Thai Visa post I have read has stated that the booze ban is until midnight tomorrow - not 6 p.m.

Can someone please clarify?

Errmm... correct me if I am wrong, but every other Thai Visa post I have read has stated that the booze ban is until midnight tomorrow - not 6 p.m.

Can someone please clarify?

Saw the 'flyer' in Jomtien at 4.30 pm No booze from 6pm today (Sat) till midnight Sunday.

Why all close if they are allowed to sell soft drinks. Another priviledge for the passioned alcoholics....

I wasn't aware of the closure and it was even hard to get a soda....

Not clear how not selling booze to foreigners in bars really helps Thailand have better elections. Someone had to say it.