heybruce Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 My students tell me that this weekend, 15 to 18 July, is a Buddhist holiday. I think it's one where good Buddhists are supposed to abstain from alcohol, but I don't know if it's one where bars are closed and stores will not sell alcohol. Does anyone know? Some people might want to stock up if it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 (edited) I believe bars are closed yes. Friday is the holiday, not sure about the weekend. I'm sure Millwall Fan can answer in more detail. I have already rescheduled my Night of Misbehavior and Drunker Depravity to Thursday. I think it's one where good Buddhists are supposed to abstain from alcohol, Actually, good Buddhists are supposed to ALWAYS abstain from alcohol. It's one of the 5 precepts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Precepts Same for Muslims. So the World depends on us Christians and ex-Christians for some proper boozing! Edited July 11, 2011 by WinnieTheKhwai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyHeather Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Friday is Asarnha Buja Day and Saturday is the beginning of Buddhist Lent - I don't believe Sunday is also a Buddhist holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Friday is Asarnha Buja Day and Saturday is the beginning of Buddhist Lent - I don't believe Sunday is also a Buddhist holiday. Correct ,and as such , no alcohol to be served or sold . It does depend on the attitude of the local B.I.B.. Say no more.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMwanderer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Is there anything exciting happening on these days or are they strictly spiritual days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Full story: http://thailandmusings.thaivisa.com/bars-closed-for-buddhist-holiday/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afarang Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Is there anything exciting happening on these days or are they strictly spiritual days? I think you might find these are the days when young men become monks for the duration of the rainy season.Some noisy (ramwong)processions as they wend their way to the temple, Some might have some very noisy parties Wednesday ,Thursday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgthompson Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I believe bars are closed yes. Friday is the holiday, not sure about the weekend. I'm sure Millwall Fan can answer in more detail. I have already rescheduled my Night of Misbehavior and Drunker Depravity to Thursday. I think it's one where good Buddhists are supposed to abstain from alcohol, Actually, good Buddhists are supposed to ALWAYS abstain from alcohol. It's one of the 5 precepts. http://en.wikipedia....i/Five_Precepts Same for Muslims. So the World depends on us Christians and ex-Christians for some proper boozing! Millwall Fan went back to North of England, NOT WALES, yesterday for a couple of weeks. He is Welsh but obviously prefers England!!!!! He ain't that bad then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSteve Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 If I can remember my bi-weekly brain-washing sessions correctly, I'm pretty sure that Christians are supposed to abstain from Drunker Depravity Thursdays as well...... I believe bars are closed yes. Friday is the holiday, not sure about the weekend. I'm sure Millwall Fan can answer in more detail. I have already rescheduled my Night of Misbehavior and Drunker Depravity to Thursday. I think it's one where good Buddhists are supposed to abstain from alcohol, Actually, good Buddhists are supposed to ALWAYS abstain from alcohol. It's one of the 5 precepts. http://en.wikipedia....i/Five_Precepts Same for Muslims. So the World depends on us Christians and ex-Christians for some proper boozing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiangmai Foxy Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) Im sure some bars will be open/or half open for a while as per usual ie Number 1,mon muang soi 2,and half a chance for an OLD belle special beat the buddhist holiday offer of some kind!!! Edited July 12, 2011 by Chiangmai Foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikey Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Interesting. A bunch of us are having our semi-regular get together at Gecko Garden this coming friday so I went to check if they would be open and serving booze that evening. They said friday no problem but saturday was a no booze day. This was from two of the girls. Maybe I should go back and check with Rudi.... Cheers, Pikey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uptheos Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Interesting. A bunch of us are having our semi-regular get together at Gecko Garden this coming friday so I went to check if they would be open and serving booze that evening. They said friday no problem but saturday was a no booze day. This was from two of the girls. Maybe I should go back and check with Rudi.... Cheers, Pikey. Friday or Saturday........don't accept free beers from strangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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