Why are the bars closed today and tomorrow 25/26th Jan 2014.

I have been told its something to do with the elections is this correct ?

It's so the Falang can't get drunk and vote .... ....

I think should be ok tomorrow?

6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

edit to add.. it's the sale of alcohol that is forbidden not bars having to be closed. They could still open and sell 'coffee'. Of course police attitudes vary with area .

Edited January 25, 201412 yr by ThaidDown

6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

I'm hoping tomorrow will be ok. Usually I wouldn't care but have 2 friends here from England, and now have to tell them that they can't have a drink. Absurd.

6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

I'm hoping tomorrow will be ok. Usually I wouldn't care but have 2 friends here from England, and now have to tell them that they can't have a drink. Absurd.

Next weekend too, happy holidays!

6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

I'm hoping tomorrow will be ok. Usually I wouldn't care but have 2 friends here from England, and now have to tell them that they can't have a drink. Absurd.

I did say 'officially'. Some of the Pattaya locals will know more, but certainly away from the main areas drinks will be available. Election may even be cancelled before tomorrow !!

I love it..... Time for a much needed break!

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6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

I'm hoping tomorrow will be ok. Usually I wouldn't care but have 2 friends here from England, and now have to tell them that they can't have a drink. Absurd.

I did say 'officially'. Some of the Pattaya locals will know more, but certainly away from the main areas drinks will be available. Election may even be cancelled before tomorrow !!

Yes, that's why I'm hoping tomorrow will be ok. I think tonight will be a battle though.

Okay thank's everyone for your replies.

I don't arrive until Friday but have a couple of mates there already.

I just find it hard to believe they close for 4 day's in the space of less than 2 weeks.

6 o'clock tonight (Sat) to midnight tomorrow, officially.

Due to 'advance voting' by people who claim that they are unable to vote next week.

edit to add.. it's the sale of alcohol that is forbidden not bars having to be closed. They could still open and sell 'coffee'. Of course police attitudes vary with area .

Irish coffees no doubt.

so we can still buy alcohol from 5 to 6 right ?

FWIW, usually, bars and restaurants that are part of any kind of hotel establishment are exempted from these "dry" spells.

Usually the bar scene is always hit and miss in Pattaya on these bar closing days.

Hotels are exempt and I think some big restaurants.

However with the SOE in effect. Especially in the main traffic areas, bars that open will probably be very limited both saturday and sunday.

Ones away from main road traffic will have more bars open serving "coffee".

Be glad if your in Pattaya. Most other parts of Thailand, Bars in big tourist cities will be closed.

Remember it is also near the end of the month and Papa needs to buy new shoes, so enforcement will be heavier.

No hope this weekend now for bars opening. Only possible for next weekend if they agree to hold off the eeee - rections

Edited January 25, 201412 yr by KimoMax

the election may be cancelled today so I don't know what will happen now

I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer.

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I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer.

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people here are sharing information, it seems your only "concern" should be minding your own business if you have nothing constructive to say

go play with the traffic and do us all a favour

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people here are sharing information, it seems your only "concern" should be minding your own business if you have nothing constructive to say

go play with the traffic and do us all a favour

I second that lol.

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I'm a secret drinker at home so it doesn't apply to me.

It seems the number of tourists is way down due to the troubles, closing bars is only making things worse.

and it will probably be all for nothing with the elections being canceled or declared invalid.

If you really need a drink most restaurants are serving and that usually includes places like Gullivers so no real hardship.

Just found in my in tray an email saying one bar will be open tonight, which one, that's a secret.

Judging by the tailbacks at the Panthong Toll on Highway 7 this lunch time, most savvy Bangkok boozers have opted for a weekend by the seaside.

I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer.

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people here are sharing information, it seems your only "concern" should be minding your own business if you have nothing constructive to say

go play with the traffic and do us all a favour

Thanks smedly, had heard there would be restrictions but you`ve confirmed that.

I`m guessing but it seems as though restaurants might be OK?

I was planning on a meal out and wanted to be able to drink wine with the meal.

I`ll take a chance, not a deal breaker if declined.

Okay thank's everyone for your replies.

I don't arrive until Friday but have a couple of mates there already.

I just find it hard to believe they close for 4 day's in the space of less than 2 weeks.

There's likely to be another booze ban on Friday 14 February as it's Macha Bucha Day..... Happy Valentine's Day!

Well it's sat nite, 7-11 won't sell beer!

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people here are sharing information, it seems your only "concern" should be minding your own business if you have nothing constructive to say

go play with the traffic and do us all a favour

Thanks smedly, had heard there would be restrictions but you`ve confirmed that.

I`m guessing but it seems as though restaurants might be OK?

I was planning on a meal out and wanted to be able to drink wine with the meal.

I`ll take a chance, not a deal breaker if declined.

Seen people drinking beer with their meals at restaurants this evening already- around 7.30pm- in quite a few places I passed, so I guess most restaurants are serving.

just wasted half an hour going into town an back ....feel for anyone dealing with this BS if on a short holiday along with protests in Bkk.... retarded springs to mind as i just bought a load of beer in the 7/11 and drinking it on the porch along with my dogs which is probably better than going out anyway

seems to some sort of function or rally going on 2nd road tonite near soi 6 - I wonder is thata why they were so strict about the closures tonight - more numbers at the rally site - just a wild guess as I'm not sure what is going on - I'm sure there's a drink ban there too - not

Just got back from one of the major hotels on Beach Road. No booze unless you are a guest and order it to your room. Bummer.