Alcohol Banned Tonight For Makha Bucha Day

[Rooo]

The sale and purchase of alcohol is forbidden today throughout Thailand in observance of Makha Bucha Day.

PHUKET: A nationwide ban on the sale and purchase of alcohol is in effect today, Makha Bucha Day, one of four annual religious Thai holidays.

“Alcohol is banned in Phuket and across the country out of respect for the holy day,” Deputy Commander of Phuket Provincial Police Peerayuth Karajedee told the Phuket Gazette today

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/621741-alcohol-banned-tonight-for-makha-bucha-day/

[Tropicalevo]

The ban was in full force in BigC, Makro and Tesco today. Not sure about the usual smaller suspects though.

[Boater]

Mom and pop stores will have a booming trade day !

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[mufcsamui]

Well Reggae and Mango will be closed until about midnight but plenty will pay no heed

[samuibeachcomber]

Well Reggae and Mango will be closed until about midnight but plenty will pay no heed

some bars were open discreetly in ban rak yesterday and some bars open in soi green mango

[yorkie100]

Well Reggae and Mango will be closed until about midnight but plenty will pay no heed

some bars were open discreetly in ban rak yesterday and some bars open in soi green mango

A bit late telling us now!!!