Entertainment Venues Choose Their Own Hours

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Let entertainment venues choose their own hours, says Choowit

Pattaya is the perfect tourism destination in terms of its attractions and facilities, and entertainment venues should be allowed to choose their own opening and closing hours to cater for the visitors who want to enjoy the city’s nightlife, deputy chief of the Chart Thai Party, Choowit Kamolwisit, told a gathering celebrating the 19th anniversary of the Pattaya Business and Tourism Association.

Choowit Kamolwisit, deputy chief of the Chart Thai Party, presents his views on Pattaya’s tourism situation.

Choowit was guest of honor at the party staged by the PBTA on November 15 at Long Beach Garden and Spa Hotel.

Hosting the event was PBTA president Thanet Supornsaharungsri, and amongst the guests were Mayor Niran Wattanasartsathorn and Deputy Mayor Weerawat Khakhai.

Thanet described the progress the organization has made in its 19 years of existence and the work it undertakes today with official departments and private organizations in attracting tourists to the city. The gathering also honored former PBTA chairman Sopin Thappajug, who continues to give the organization her full support.

For tourism promotion during 2006, the association has received 15 million baht from city hall plus a further 6 million baht to organize a Russian tour.

Mayor Niran said that Pattaya City administrators and local businessmen shared the same goal of promoting the resort as an international tourist destination. The campaign was divided into two parts targeting national and international tourists. There is advertising for the city in all 76 provinces throughout Thailand as well as internationally.

Deputy chief of the Chart Thai Party Choowit Kamolwisit, as guest of honor, expressed his view that Pattaya is a “perfect” tourist destination in terms of tourist facilities and services. On the thorny subject of zoning Choowit said entertainment venues should be free to choose their own opening hours rather than being forced to close at 1 a.m. as many tourists flock to Pattaya because of the nightlife. Pattaya is a special case being an “entertainment city” and should not have the same restrictions that other parts of Thailand have, he added. He also supported plans to build a casino in the city for the same reason.

During the party there were free flowing cocktails, an Elvis show, and a cabaret show put on by Alcazar, as well as a lucky prize draw. Over 400 local businessmen attended the event.

-Pattaya Mail

Narisa Nitikarn

2 Dec 2005

[Mighty Mouse]

If his views come to fruition, Pattaya will be the biggest and best non-stop party holiday destination.

Anyone who opens a shop specialising in hangover cures, will make a fortune.

[Smokin Joe]

That would be great as long as sensible zoning rules were enforced. I wouldn't want a 24hr disco next door.

[OlRedEyes]

Just like the 'good ol days' ....

[Pattaya_Fox]

Just like the 'good ol days' .... 

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[davethailand]

3 maybe 4am will do for me

[Pattaya_Fox]

3 maybe 4am will do for me

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Yeah I suppose once you reach the ripe old age of 33 you need to be in bed by 4.00a.m.

[davethailand]

3 maybe 4am will do for me

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Yeah I suppose once you reach the ripe old age of 33 you need to be in bed by 4.00a.m.

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I would honestly love to be home by midnight I'm tired already.

[icecubes]

Just like the 'good ol days' .... 

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That would be nice, sipping as Gnt as the sun comes up.

at your fav bar, like a few years ago.

kind of miss it a bit.

[wilko]

So when will this all happen?

[davethailand]

So when will this all happen?

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It won't