Early Closing Times In Patong.

[ALFREDO]

After my expieriences in November-December 2011, with Tourist-Discos in Patong opened until morning, Tai Pan, Tiger ect. and a lot of more Thai frequented Discos and Karaokes in Phaimuang Soi Khor Road as well and some Bars opened until 4 AM or longer,

the incident in Phuket Town Rassada Bar? with a HISO Thai guy and Hollywood Star Mr. Renner, the Authorities hit back now with earl closing times enforced.

I find it sorry that a lot of people are now forced to go to their rooms if they did not want to do so at about 3 PM.

Only few places you could turn to, one was a big POOL table gaming place at a side Soi of Soi Sansabai.

One Thai man got beaten badly in Phuket town in a Bar, normaly only catering for Thai punters and now the whole island and special the Tourists must suffer!

Crazy!

[falkan]

to bad for the sextourists in patong

[hkt83100]

Actually, it is not too bad. All the drunken guests around here in Nanai come home earlier and no-one is fighting about 4 in the morning or driving up and down the road with these horrible load bikes. If you ask me - I like it. Life is getting better.

[KarenBravo]

to bad for the sextourists in patong

Why do you think early bar closing would affect those who want to take a girl for the night?

They are the ones absolutely not affected by the changed closing hours.

[pete600]

what early closing times drove down Soi Sansabai Friday morning 6am at least 5 bars still in full swing

[surangw]

Start opening up earlier

[Jimi007]

Doesn't bother me in the least! It has been the law for years and that law that is finally being enforced. I wish they would enforce a few others! The closing time is 2 AM. Same as where I came from many years ago...

[katabeachbum]

Doesn't bother me in the least! It has been the law for years and that law that is finally being enforced. I wish they would enforce a few others! The closing time is 2 AM. Same as where I came from many years ago...

agreed

a decade ago in Patong they closed 2am. We started partying at 8pm, or earlier. Then some started paying to keep open, inflation and most paid to remain open.

Hope they are willing to do what it takes to get it back on rails

In Th nightvenues close 2am, thats what the poplulation wants. Only go as far as the 15km to Phuket town, and most close 2am sharp. Lights on, pay your bills and go

[necronx99]

Well there is always good ol blighty, sell you a 4 quid beer at 10:59 and then some oaf comes and takes it out of your hand 90 seconds later...

[grumpyoldman]

The initial incident is still curious to me, and since the kid is so well connected it's all hush-hush.

Dropping a glass gets you a beat down? I think not. Acting like a pompous A-hole in front of your Hollywood entourage and throwing the glass down and making a ruckus, o.k., now the not so hi-so working guys there might dish it out.

Anyway, 4:30 AM in a Phuket Town bar, might not be the best idea...........I guess the resort he runs isn't so happening.

[katabeachbum]

The initial incident is still curious to me, and since the kid is so well connected it's all hush-hush.

Dropping a glass gets you a beat down? I think not. Acting like a pompous A-hole in front of your Hollywood entourage and throwing the glass down and making a ruckus, o.k., now the not so hi-so working guys there might dish it out.

Anyway, 4:30 AM in a Phuket Town bar, might not be the best idea...........I guess the resort he runs isn't so happening.

His story is a lady at the neighbor table dropped a glass, as an experienced restaurant worker he slided it under a table or stool to avoid anyone stepping on it. Several minutes later he was attacked from behind with the axe. Ever been to this place? its one of few nightclubs in town open after 2am, and in a rather rough neighborhood, and as one of the few lawless in town, no police approach ever. Always had a rep.

Well used to, assume 90 days closed in highseason makes them out of business, and some focus on them if they are able to open again

and at 0430 I find it much safer in town than in Patongs Tiger, Galaxie, Hollywood or Rock City. Cops paid to stay away

[stevenl]

His story is a lady at the neighbor table dropped a glass, as an experienced restaurant worker he slided it under a table or stool to avoid anyone stepping on it. Several minutes later he was attacked from behind with the axe. Ever been to this place? its one of few nightclubs in town open after 2am, and in a rather rough neighborhood, and as one of the few lawless in town, no police approach ever. Always had a rep.

Well used to, assume 90 days closed in highseason makes them out of business, and some focus on them if they are able to open again

and at 0430 I find it much safer in town than in Patongs Tiger, Galaxie, Hollywood or Rock City. Cops paid to stay away

Yes, that was his story. We did not hear the story from the 'other party', even when they tried to tell their story they were hushed by the police commander. And I'm with GOM, it is not all black and white in this one. Still the manner of the attack and weapons used can not ne justified,

[grumpyoldman]

The initial incident is still curious to me, and since the kid is so well connected it's all hush-hush.

Dropping a glass gets you a beat down? I think not. Acting like a pompous A-hole in front of your Hollywood entourage and throwing the glass down and making a ruckus, o.k., now the not so hi-so working guys there might dish it out.

Anyway, 4:30 AM in a Phuket Town bar, might not be the best idea...........I guess the resort he runs isn't so happening.

His story is a lady at the neighbor table dropped a glass, as an experienced restaurant worker he slided it under a table or stool to avoid anyone stepping on it. .............

.........and got attacked with an axe? KBB, do you really believe that? The rest of your points taken.

[ALFREDO]

Who want a quiet living place, as one or two posters ment, should not stay in Patong or should move up on the mountainroad overlooking Patong, quiet there!

How long do you live here? Did you notice that Patong is a NIGHTS and MORNINGS place similar to Pattaya?

Remembers me to people who built their homes on cheap land around existing Formula 1 Circuits in Austria and later complained about the noise!

Tried to close down the circuit activities and its nearly dayly training sessions.

One poster ment, "a decade ago more quiet", possible,

early closing times under Thaksin rule and once a Muslim interior minister, than another crazy one! No positive improvement under these two guys!

(Lot of people in that days in front of 7/11s around Bangla buying Alcohol and drinking on the road, was that better?

Hundreds of people on the road at once, some Hooligans and can be trouble here to.)

I come to Patong since 1990 and was good under Chuan Lekpai, late 90is beginning 2000 rule.

1998, I go for motobike rides at 7:30 Am and some punters had been still sitting in the than -VIENNA BAR- now TAI PAN.

No problem so!

Who is a drunk and a guy who is out for trouble, will make that problem also before 2 or 3 AM and will have more frustration for the forced exit out of the Disco on the way home! Frustration which can bring also trouble!

Open Bars in Soi Sansabai,on Friday? possible, but Soi Bangla and side Sois mostly closed 3-3:30 AM

Yes, make more security, but not crazy guys with axes!!!

But let the people do in their holyday how they prefer.

If I want hang out until sunset let me do so and if there are enough people the Bars, Discos will stay open, if not they close anyway.

Nearly only Tourists and Expats and Thai nightworkers around in Patongs Bangla circle, why early closing times.

Really hardened Sex Tourists, will suffer, why?

They have no big interest in long party and lose more money in Bar and Disco. They grab a girl or two and go for it!

Even in my home country Austria, I can go in Discos until 6 AM as I please and Lady Bars same!

Edited January 29, 2012 by ALFREDO

[katabeachbum]

The initial incident is still curious to me, and since the kid is so well connected it's all hush-hush.

Dropping a glass gets you a beat down? I think not. Acting like a pompous A-hole in front of your Hollywood entourage and throwing the glass down and making a ruckus, o.k., now the not so hi-so working guys there might dish it out.

Anyway, 4:30 AM in a Phuket Town bar, might not be the best idea...........I guess the resort he runs isn't so happening.

His story is a lady at the neighbor table dropped a glass, as an experienced restaurant worker he slided it under a table or stool to avoid anyone stepping on it. .............

.........and got attacked with an axe? KBB, do you really believe that? The rest of your points taken.

I would assume there is more into it, like the axeman/boy loosing face, but whatever it is, for xx armed "securityguards" to attack an unarmed man and try to kill him, there is no excuse

neither is it for the business to allow axes and similar weapons handled by minors, employed as "securitguards". at this venue or the others I just mentioned

getting closing times back to 2 am will in addition to more peace and quiet, bring these venues back to the mortal side. Presently they and all their employees believe they are far above the law as they pay to be so. Patong has become nasty after 3am.

[katabeachbum]

One poster ment, "a decade ago more quiet", possible,

Patong has become more boring and quiet before 10-11pm. A decade ago it was partytime evening and night until 2 am, perhaps followed by some drinks on the beach. It wasnt more quiet at all, on the contary where are all the partygoers now at 9pm? Sure not in Bangla or in the nighclubs

[Jimi007]

Who want a quiet living place, as one or two posters ment, should not stay in Patong or should move up on the mountainroad overlooking Patong, quiet there!

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Funny that's where I did live seven years ago. HaSipee Road. Then I got away from Patong, down to Rawai, where it's still quiet most of the time.

[ALFREDO]

Funny to see Hundreds even Thousands of people wandering in and around Soi Bangla after the enforced early closing times 2 - 2:30PM not knowing what to do and where to turn.

Similar to about 10 years ago under Thaksins Interiorministers.

Better 1997 - 1998 Vienna Bar now Tai Pan until 8 AM.

[Peterocket]

Well had my first night out in Patong for quite a while last Friday and the 2am closing time was disappointing.

By the time I have finished work, had a shave and shower eaten some food and then got a Tuk Tuk to Patong it is about 10-11pm. I had 3 hours drinking and then the place was closing up. Barely worth the hassle.

Ended up in a "lock in" in Kamala, was like being in the UK when they had the 11pm pub closing times...

[grumpyoldman]

What a joke anyways................if you come to Thailand to spend time whoring in Patong, may as well stay in Bangkok or head to Pattaya. Patong is a dump.

So many other things to do with your time here than drink all night and have some bar ho walk out of the room with your safe...............good to know at least you'll get your passport back, ha, ha

[KarenBravo]

What a joke anyways................if you come to Thailand to spend time whoring in Patong, may as well stay in Bangkok or head to Pattaya. Patong is a dump.

Just your opinion as a resident.

The sex-pats are now a tiny minority in Patong and Bangla, too.

It's perfect if you are only here a few days and want to party.

[grumpyoldman]

What a joke anyways................if you come to Thailand to spend time whoring in Patong, may as well stay in Bangkok or head to Pattaya. Patong is a dump.

It's perfect if you are only here a few days and want to party.

KB, I will politely disagree with you here.

The genesis of the thread is the 2AM closing times, not so perfect for the Euros that don't get going until that time.

[ALFREDO]

Well had my first night out in Patong for quite a while last Friday and the 2am closing time was disappointing.

By the time I have finished work, had a shave and shower eaten some food and then got a Tuk Tuk to Patong it is about 10-11pm. I had 3 hours drinking and then the place was closing up. Barely worth the hassle.

Ended up in a "lock in" in Kamala, was like being in the UK when they had the 11pm pub closing times...

I can only fully agry with you. I not go out long dayly, but when I go, also with Long time GF who likes to dance the night away,

I want to go as long as I want.

I would like the Bars closing, because of not enough business, not because of a law,

enforced because a single incident happened in Phuket town in a mostly from Thais frequented Bar!

Edited February 26, 2012 by ALFREDO

[Peterocket]

Doesn't matter anymore anyhow because I was out in Patong on Friday and everything is back to normal...Woop Woop

[falkan]

Tiger closed 3 and Hollywood 4 last night..

[Jimi007]

Well had my first night out in Patong for quite a while last Friday and the 2am closing time was disappointing.

By the time I have finished work, had a shave and shower eaten some food and then got a Tuk Tuk to Patong it is about 10-11pm. I had 3 hours drinking and then the place was closing up. Barely worth the hassle.

Ended up in a "lock in" in Kamala, was like being in the UK when they had the 11pm pub closing times...

I can only fully agry with you. I not go out long dayly, but when I go, also with Long time GF who likes to dance the night away,

I want to go as long as I want.

I would like the Bars closing, because of not enough business, not because of a law,

enforced because a single incident happened in Phuket town in a mostly from Thais frequented Bar!

While I agree that selective enforcement of the law is the normal practice around here, the law still remains the same. All entertainment venues must close by 2 AM. Nothing you can do to change that law either, so best to get over it...

[Peterocket]

Well had my first night out in Patong for quite a while last Friday and the 2am closing time was disappointing.

By the time I have finished work, had a shave and shower eaten some food and then got a Tuk Tuk to Patong it is about 10-11pm. I had 3 hours drinking and then the place was closing up. Barely worth the hassle.

Ended up in a "lock in" in Kamala, was like being in the UK when they had the 11pm pub closing times...

I can only fully agry with you. I not go out long dayly, but when I go, also with Long time GF who likes to dance the night away,

I want to go as long as I want.

I would like the Bars closing, because of not enough business, not because of a law,

enforced because a single incident happened in Phuket town in a mostly from Thais frequented Bar!

While I agree that selective enforcement of the law is the normal practice around here, the law still remains the same. All entertainment venues must close by 2 AM. Nothing you can do to change that law either, so best to get over it...

But no one needs to get over it because none on the bars are now closing at the lawful time of 2am

[Jimi007]

Well had my first night out in Patong for quite a while last Friday and the 2am closing time was disappointing.

By the time I have finished work, had a shave and shower eaten some food and then got a Tuk Tuk to Patong it is about 10-11pm. I had 3 hours drinking and then the place was closing up. Barely worth the hassle.

Ended up in a "lock in" in Kamala, was like being in the UK when they had the 11pm pub closing times...

I can only fully agry with you. I not go out long dayly, but when I go, also with Long time GF who likes to dance the night away,

I want to go as long as I want.

I would like the Bars closing, because of not enough business, not because of a law,

enforced because a single incident happened in Phuket town in a mostly from Thais frequented Bar!

While I agree that selective enforcement of the law is the normal practice around here, the law still remains the same. All entertainment venues must close by 2 AM. Nothing you can do to change that law either, so best to get over it...

But no one needs to get over it because none on the bars are now closing at the lawful time of 2am

Did you miss the part I wrote about selective enforcement of the law?

[KarenBravo]

Did you miss the part I wrote about selective enforcement of the law?

In that case, why would you say "get over it" about a law that is not enforced?

Doesn't make sense.

[Jimi007]

Did you miss the part I wrote about selective enforcement of the law?

In that case, why would you say "get over it" about a law that is not enforced?

Doesn't make sense.

My.... I have to explain that? I thought I did. The law is the law, you're not going to change it are you? The enforcement is also beyond your control, isn't it. So, if they decide to enforce the law that is on the books, you'll have to get over it...