Might be going to Thailand this weekend so just wanted to check;

- Is the election still happening this weekend?

and

- Will alcohol be banned?

Edited March 29, 200620 yr by Ted

- Is the election still happening this weekend?

Yes

- Will alcohol be banned?

I don't know the answer... but it's a VERY important question

totster

- Is the election still happening this weekend?

Yes

- Will alcohol be banned?

I don't know the answer... but it's a VERY important question

totster

It always is banned the night before an election, but some places take no notice.

I would presume the same as last time. Alcohol sales banned all day on Sunday. Though this is a somewhat different election.

It always is banned the night before an election, but some places take no notice.

Well, thats just it... whatever happens.. you'll always be able to find somewhere

totster

It always is banned the night before an election, but some places take no notice.

Well, thats just it... whatever happens.. you'll always be able to find somewhere

totster

Hi Totster, Remember all those recent threads about "what do you do all day up north" and "are all Isaan farangs paupers and married to prostitutes". Well on Sunday I suggest we "up Norf" will be drinking a few beers, whilst the "southern softies" in Pattaya Phuket and BKK will be suffering the DT's.

Edited March 29, 200620 yr by PREM-R

It always is banned the night before an election, but some places take no notice.

Well, thats just it... whatever happens.. you'll always be able to find somewhere

totster

Hi Totster, Remember all those recent threads about "what do you do all day up north" and "are all Isaan farangs paupers and married to prostitutes". Well on Sunday I suggest we "up Norf" will be drinking a few beers, whilst the "southern softies" in Pattaya Phuket and BKK will be suffering the DT's.

10,000 baht fine for sale of alcohol; 0 baht for consumption

Hi Totster, Remember all those recent threads about "what do you do all day up north" and "are all Isaan farangs paupers and married to prostitutes". Well on Sunday I suggest we "up Norf" will be drinking a few beers, whilst the "southern softies" in Pattaya Phuket and BKK will be suffering the DT's.

10,000 baht fine for sale of alcohol; 0 baht for consumption

In the villages there is no enforcement ! Business as usual ..

totster

Hi Totster, Remember all those recent threads about "what do you do all day up north" and "are all Isaan farangs paupers and married to prostitutes". Well on Sunday I suggest we "up Norf" will be drinking a few beers, whilst the "southern softies" in Pattaya Phuket and BKK will be suffering the DT's.

10,000 baht fine for sale of alcohol; 0 baht for consumption

In the villages there is no enforcement ! Business as usual ..

totster

Expect the official version, Saturday April 1, 6:00 pm til Sunday April 2 6:00 pm,

no alcohol to be served in restaurants and none to be sold in shops.

Expect the official version, Saturday April 1, 6:00 pm til Sunday April 2 6:00 pm,

no alcohol to be served in restaurants and none to be sold in shops.

I think that is all I need to know to delay the trip to the following weekend

Appreciate the info!

Hi Totster, Remember all those recent threads about "what do you do all day up north" and "are all Isaan farangs paupers and married to prostitutes". Well on Sunday I suggest we "up Norf" will be drinking a few beers, whilst the "southern softies" in Pattaya Phuket and BKK will be suffering the DT's.

10,000 baht fine for sale of alcohol; 0 baht for consumption

In the villages there is no enforcement ! Business as usual ..

totster

@ Certain sois on sukhumvit its business as usual

Of course, in some sub sois, business as usually. But the bigger places (like Cowboy, Nana, Patpong and open air beerhouses etc) are def. warned and checked by the BiB.

I think I might know a pub with an upstairs air-con lounge and pool room that might be open

I definitely know a house that's well stocked whether it be birthdays, elections or whatever.

Think ahead.

I think I might know a pub with an upstairs air-con lounge and pool room that might be open

And the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix I hope.

Stock up on the tins!!

Expect the official version, Saturday April 1, 6:00 pm til Sunday April 2 6:00 pm,

no alcohol to be served in restaurants and none to be sold in shops.

I think that is all I need to know to delay the trip to the following weekend

Appreciate the info!

A sensible choice Ted, of course there is booze to be had but having to look for it is no fun, and there is a definite mood change in the air.

Expect the official version, Saturday April 1, 6:00 pm til Sunday April 2 6:00 pm,

no alcohol to be served in restaurants and none to be sold in shops.

I think that is all I need to know to delay the trip to the following weekend

Appreciate the info!

A sensible choice Ted, of course there is booze to be had but having to look for it is no fun, and there is a definite mood change in the air.

My thoughts entirely theBear. I was there for the election in February last year and could sense the mood change. Its not that having a drink is the only reason I'm interested in Thailand, but if you're just popping over there for the weekend (live in Singapore) you don't want to be told which bars you can drink / find alcohol in.

I'll save weekends like that for Saudi!

Never found out the logic behind the ban on alcohol on election day.

Maybe to prevent me from electing Taksin?

Of course, in some sub sois, business as usually. But the bigger places (like Cowboy, Nana, Patpong and open air beerhouses etc) are def. warned and checked by the BiB.

German Brewhouse Suk Soi 11 always serves beer! Not a small place either.

Wow, I hadn't considered a ban on alcohal!

Guess, I will leave for Buriram tomorrow instead of Saturday, that way I can buy a case of beer to tide me over until Monday.......

Thanks for the info.