jaffacakes1 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Before I begin my complaint, I am aware of the 1965 "Child Protection Act" prohibiting retailers from selling alcohol between 2pm-5pm. However, in over 18 months of lunching everywhere in Thailand from street kitchens to luxury hotels I have never once been refused a beer with my lunch. Does anyone know if this law applies to all businesses serving alcohol, I assumed it was 'off premise' sales only? For the record, I was impeccably presented and entirely sober. This was in a Japanese restaurant in Central festival, Phuket. Anyone else experienced this outside of retail ? Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yes, this is the law. Some establishments will turn a blind eye and ignore the law, but they are taking a chance and if caught run the risk of being closed down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jbrain Posted October 28, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2013 I heard at some places they even refuse alcohol with breakfast 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I suspect it was restaurant policy rather than application of the law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMSOBAD Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just another way Thailand proves they have the dumbest laws and poorest non solutions on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satcommlee Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I've read it on many menu's of the national chain restaurants (like MK, Oishi, Pizza company etc.) that alcohol cannot be served during the prohibition hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. not EVERY thai resents foreigners 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stradavarius37 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 After 18 years of luncheon boozing - I bet your liver was grateful for a break...... Sent from my iPhone using ThaiVisa app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. not EVERY thai resents foreigners Evidently. Didn't you read the OP? "in over 18 months of lunching everywhere in Thailand from street kitchens to luxury hotels I have never once been refused a beer with my lunch." Read up on exchange rates and inflation yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. not EVERY thai resents foreigners Evidently. Didn't you read the OP? "in over 18 months of lunching everywhere in Thailand from street kitchens to luxury hotels I have never once been refused a beer with my lunch." Read up on exchange rates and inflation yet? glad to see you agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I only experienced this at 711. But I don't lunch there... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang000999 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Bring your own liquor in a flask like the hobos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. not EVERY thai resents foreigners Evidently. Didn't you read the OP? "in over 18 months of lunching everywhere in Thailand from street kitchens to luxury hotels I have never once been refused a beer with my lunch." Read up on exchange rates and inflation yet? glad to see you agree Yes. The ones that advantage from you lub you mak mhaak loi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 could you try that again in english? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yingyo Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Ask Miss Sisaket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgphuket Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. While he dreams about you going into alcohol withdrawal from missing your 3pm Leo beer. Seriously, count your blessings if this is a tragedy for you. Oh, yeah...Phuket retiree. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Just a local waiter or local jobsworth that wanted/needed to upset the (bigshot) farang, so he could feel good in himself. Looks like he succeeded. He'll sleep well in his 500b a month room tonight. not EVERY thai resents foreigners Just 99%.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AYJAYDEE Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Ask Miss Sisaket. I did. she says its gobbledygook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 From the OP: Before I begin my complaint, I am aware of the 1965 "Child Protection Act" prohibiting retailers from selling alcohol between 2pm-5pm.However, in over 18 months of lunching everywhere in Thailand from street kitchens to luxury hotels I have never once been refused a beer with my lunch. Does anyone know if this law applies to all businesses serving alcohol, I assumed it was 'off premise' sales only?... From the first reply: Yes, this is the law. This is the law you are apparently talking about, but it is from the year 2003, not from 1965 http://www.burmalibrary.org/docs07/2003_Child_Protection_Act(en).pdf Read it and you will find no mention of alcohol, beer, lunch, restaurants. Conclusion: This topic was started as a troll topic. Action: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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