Another No-Booze Weekend?

[IMA_FARANG]

Drinkers be aware.

At the beginning of June there is a Buddhist holiday known as Vesak Day on Monday 4 June. This is also listed on the pinned "Thai National Holidays" topic above as a National holiday,

This year that day will also be the culmination of a week long Buddhist celebration with displays of Buddhist relics and a Royal ceremony to be attended by the Queen.

The events start on the 29th of May and will continue for a week until the 4th of June.

If you're a drinker, you should expect at least the 4th of June to be a no booze sales day.

Maybe even that weekend.

So boozers should plan ahead.

You have now been officially made "aware".

[wana]

i always have at least a few 4x 24 beers in reserve

and i buy another 4 x 24 every time i go to the big C

buddhist holidays never affect my drinking

cant see why anyone would not not have some beers stocked if they are a daily drinker

Edited May 23, 2012 by wana

[phl]

I have serious doubts that the bars will be shut for 4 days in touristy zones.

Just like with anything else, perhaps one day closure at best.

[David48]

wana, do you feel that your ample beer consumption contributes more to your hansome man looks, fine physical appearance or abundance of intelligence?

[Plucky]

These guys have more holidays than butlins

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[wana]

wana, do you feel that your ample beer consumption contributes more to your hansome man looks, fine physical appearance or abundance of intelligence?

do i have to choose one or can i have a combination of all 3 ?

[Tonto21]

You’re joking right? Plan ahead….For alcohol in Thailand. Are you seriously telling me you fear for your next wet? What’s your next post going to be; “my bun guns stopped working……What should I do’?

OK, I know it’s been a slow week, but thanks for the heads up…………Try getting out of the city once and a while, there another World out here.

[BigJohnnyBKK]

wana, do you feel that your ample beer consumption contributes more to your hansome man looks, fine physical appearance or abundance of intelligence?

do i have to choose one or can i have a combination of all 3 ?

And of course the more he drinks the hansummer he gets!

[cardholder]

4 June 2012

(Monday) Visakha Bucha

The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

National Holiday

[Semper]

My local shop sells beer every day, rain or shine.

[BigJohnnyBKK]

If you're that worried about going a few days without alcohol that IMO is a pretty clear sign you should give it up completely. The hundreds of really fine people of AA are there standing by ready to help you make the leap when you're ready - some people wait until their only other choice is a miserable death, but that doesn't have to be you.

If you take offense at this IMO that's just another sign you should stop and look at your problem.

And please don't bother slagging me off, I'm not insinuating anything about anyone in particular, just putting a message of hope out there for anyone willing to see it as that.

There are also other self-help programs that claim good results from "tapering off" and using "moderation", but I don't have any experience with those.

Edited May 24, 2012 by BigJohnnyBKK

[saengsureeya]

These guys have more holidays than butlins

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Right, more holy-days, but not more holidays.

No alcohol doesn't have to mean that the bars will be closed.

It depends largely on the local authorities.

[doggie888888]

4 June 2012

(Monday) Visakha Bucha

The holiest Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.

National Holiday

Clearly, a case of one man's nirvana being another man's dry weekend hell.

[ozzieovaseas]

Thanks for the heads up OP, but this day of doom is but another 11 days away, and as such, any self respecting boozer will have forgotten all about your warning by then

Better post again on the 3rd!..preferably at 11pm!

[akspace]

Thanks for the warning, I'm arriving at swampy on the morning of the third. I guess this means I should buy a bottle of whiskey (or two) at the duty free shop in-case I feel the need to have a drink!

[samtam]

You're only allowed one bottle DF

[ozzieovaseas]

Thanks for the warning, I'm arriving at swampy on the morning of the third. I guess this means I should buy a bottle of whiskey (or two) at the duty free shop in-case I feel the need to have a drink!

Yes,

Considering the various reports of airport scams: delays at customs, drug setups, theft set up at giftshops, thieving customs officers, limosine touts, taxi meter scam..ect ect

you might need several stiff ones!!

AHH just joking!! never had the slightest hint of any of the above after many trips (but i had to say it since TIT(visadotcom)

Might want to save the whiskey to buy at 7/11 or Big C while here though, havent noticed any better prices at the airports.

Have a good trip and welcome to LOS

(that would be land of smiles...NOT land of scams!!)

[trainman34014]

Thanks for the warning, I'm arriving at swampy on the morning of the third. I guess this means I should buy a bottle of whiskey (or two) at the duty free shop in-case I feel the need to have a drink!

Yes,

Considering the various reports of airport scams: delays at customs, drug setups, theft set up at giftshops, thieving customs officers, limosine touts, taxi meter scam..ect ect

you might need several stiff ones!!

AHH just joking!! never had the slightest hint of any of the above after many trips (but i had to say it since TIT(visadotcom)

Might want to save the whiskey to buy at 7/11 or Big C while here though, havent noticed any better prices at the airports.

Have a good trip and welcome to LOS

(that would be land of smiles...NOT land of scams!!)

Decent booze is still cheaper at Duty Free, and at least you know it's not some scammed watered down piss that you just might get passed on to you here.

[apetley]

My local shop sells beer every day, rain or shine.

Yeah, if it's something I need not worry about in Thailand then that is finding a drink when I want one.

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[bendix]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

[robblok]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

Your right, its not you.

Crazy actually that people fear a day of not drinking, on the other hand i find it crazy too that religion dictates this for everyone in this country.

[brit1984]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

Drinking alcohol can lead to memory loss

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[smokie36]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

As is the unfairness of it all on the poor westerners. The effect on "unlucky" tourists and how bored everyone must be.

I'll give my usual answer. Go to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap for the weekend. Both cities are worth a visit.

[bendix]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

Your right, its not you.

Crazy actually that people fear a day of not drinking, on the other hand i find it crazy too that religion dictates this for everyone in this country.

It's a mark of respect. It's hardly a hardship.

Frankly, I love those days in Bangkok - the evenings are much nicer to walk around.

[robblok]

Is it just me or is this same thread rolled out every time there is a public holiday in Thailand?

Your right, its not you.

Crazy actually that people fear a day of not drinking, on the other hand i find it crazy too that religion dictates this for everyone in this country.

It's a mark of respect. It's hardly a hardship.

Frankly, I love those days in Bangkok - the evenings are much nicer to walk around.

If you need to outlaw alcohol so people wont drink it the faith is not real strong is it. There goes your respect. Buddhist should do this for themselves and others should not be bothered with it.

[mca]

Always worth a repost.

http://notthenation.com/2011/06/police-prepare-for-election-day-expat-sobriety-riots/

[BigJohnnyBKK]

If you need to outlaw alcohol so people wont drink it the faith is not real strong is it. There goes your respect. Buddhist should do this for themselves and others should not be bothered with it.

There is no separation between religion and state here, Buddhism is the official state religion and garners as much respect as the monarchy. If they wanted to ban the use of internal combustion engines on holy days they could and while Thais would have the right to complain very few would.

You have the right to drink alcohol on such days, they simply ban its sale in some areas, certainly not in all. I think you will find it doesn't in reality inconvenience you much at all. We who are simply guests here have no right to complain, but many of us still do.

The main point of such threads being there's no point in complaining about it, your complaints would have no effect positive effect, and the negative ones only reflect on you.

[StreetCowboy]

If you need to outlaw alcohol so people wont drink it the faith is not real strong is it. There goes your respect. Buddhist should do this for themselves and others should not be bothered with it.

There is no separation between religion and state here, Buddhism is the official state religion and garners as much respect as the monarchy. If they wanted to ban the use of internal combustion engines on holy days they could and while Thais would have the right to complain very few would.

You have the right to drink alcohol on such days, they simply ban its sale in some areas, certainly not in all. I think you will find it doesn't in reality inconvenience you much at all. We who are simply guests here have no right to complain, but many of us still do.

The main point of such threads being there's no point in complaining about it, your complaints would have no effect positive effect, and the negative ones only reflect on you.

My understanding is that the religious bans are nationwide, and hit the touristy places particularly hard. Not a problem for you and I, since we can stock up the day before in 7 - 11 or the local garage on lao khao or paraffin or whaterver we drink, but less convenient for those tourists who have scrimped for months for their luxurious holiday in the sun.

SC

[bendix]

If you need to outlaw alcohol so people wont drink it the faith is not real strong is it. There goes your respect. Buddhist should do this for themselves and others should not be bothered with it.

Alcohol is not outlawed. Just the sale of it. On a handful of days each year. Is that such a hardship?

[StreetCowboy]

If you need to outlaw alcohol so people wont drink it the faith is not real strong is it. There goes your respect. Buddhist should do this for themselves and others should not be bothered with it.

Alcohol is not outlawed. Just the sale of it. On a handful of days each year. Is that such a hardship?

I suppose it depends on whch days you're inThailand for a break from the oil rig.

SC