Woody1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Not seen a single place not serving alcohol all day, well, until an hour ago! These scaremongering stories come about every time there's a rumour the bars might have to close. In 12 years I've never seen a complete, "no alcohol day" (and that includes a policeman buying me a beer on one of the most auspicious Buddha days of the year!!!). Just roll with it, it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Gotta shop for drinks come monday and stock up for next weekend when the february 2 vote catches you naked at the doorstep with no towel near 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVisionBurma Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Post containing inappropriate language, along with a reply quoting it - have been removed. Member given holiday. Watch your language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuket43 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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. In the Chalong Pier area Phuket, the Police went around and forced the bars open. to close. Three months in jail and Baht 10,000 fine! Apparently, they worked so late in the the night, that no police around to keep the polling stations open. Thailand for u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 A friend who has the Witches Tavern on Thonglor had his Manager arrested on Saturday night by Thonglor Boyz in Brown, for selling wine with the food in his restaurant. He had to put up bail of B20,000 and expects a B10,000 fine on Monday. This is on top of the B5,000/month all the bars pay to the BIB in protection money. Another friend with powerful friends tried to contact the Chief of Police of Thonglor and his deputies, but he was told they were all out having a drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARGUSEYE Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Last night also in Chiang Mai I could not get a beer with my dinner in the tourist area. Strict enforcement of the law! Then I read this morning the news about the blockade of countless polling stations. Where is the police?? What a bunch of yahoos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suthansman Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Ahhhh, the joys of knowing where to look for a beer and a chat with friends Yes, I had several beers with friends last night, ban or no ban. As ever, it is a case of knowing where to look. Though I do feel for those down for the weekend or those just starting their holidays. Tonight is no problem for me as I willo be at Swampy, waiting for my flight out - sadly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Buddy of mine with years in the trade suggests if anyone wants to drink at his place, he will pull the shutters down and hang up the 'Closed' sign since Pattaya's finest are up to the usual punters shenanigans with teapots, kettles and other means of disguising alcohol and they are just itching to make some busts and/or get some tea money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Most 'locals' will know the places which tend to be 'exempt' from such closures. Sidle up to some and have an ask. It's no secret where to go for a beer in Pattaya on ''closed days''.. Several years ago I was sat at a place in NernPlabWan with a few pals when some Immigration Cops turned up and told us we'd have to move on at 6pm, but then wonderfully told us where we could go and find an open bar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Pat Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Any early news whether we're actually allowed to have a beer tonight in this great democracy? I have some CHUMS here from England, so no interest in taking them down a filthy alley way somewhere drinking out of plastic cups with no music. We are not THAT desperate? Legally it's game on again at midnight, that I do know.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app DK Head springs to mind here, why do you think people go to Pattaya. Go preach somewhere else MUPPET. I would have thought going to Pattaya for the girls would have priority over the alcohol, and the bars are not closed. I suppose it's OK for me to say that as I don't drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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 You mean your dogs drink beer too? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ehw200 Posted January 26, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2014 no problem for me,,,I have a flight to Cambodia in the morning (27th),,,will spend maybe a month there until things get sorted out here and taking my tourist dollar with me as I understand they don't need it here inThailand 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seasia Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Any early news whether we're actually allowed to have a beer tonight in this great democracy? I have some CHUMS here from England, so no interest in taking them down a filthy alley way somewhere drinking out of plastic cups with no music. We are not THAT desperate? Legally it's game on again at midnight, that I do know.. Hi I was in a bar briefly last night ( on soi bukhao), sign there said no alcohol Jan 25 6.00 PM - Jan 26 6.00 PM so that would suggest OK from 6.00 PM onwards today assuming that bar got time correct and that there have been no changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDrinker Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 now on topic again - as far as I know the bars will be serving after 8pm - would be interested if anyone can confirm this 'Restart" times tend to be ambiguous. Often it's the bars who've paid them most 'bung' who get the nod first. As a rule of thumb, once the Sun is long down (6-7pm) and all the teamoney is counted then it's as you were once again... I wouldn't get too bothered by little "mary" sunshine's posts "she" tends to specialise in little trollish wind-up one liners.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Personal attack removed also some quoted replies: In using Thai Visa I agree:1) To respect fellow members. 4) Not to flame fellow members.Flaming will not be tolerated. 'Flaming' is defined as posting or responding to a message in a way clearly intended to incite useless arguments, to launch personal attacks, to insult, or to be hateful towards other members. This includes useless criticism, name-calling, swearing and any other comments meant to incite anger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not seen a single place not serving alcohol all day, well, until an hour ago! These scaremongering stories come about every time there's a rumour the bars might have to close. In 12 years I've never seen a complete, "no alcohol day" (and that includes a policeman buying me a beer on one of the most auspicious Buddha days of the year!!!). Just roll with it, it'll be fine. Earlier today i didnt see anybody drinking alcohol in bars and a few restaraunts,a few bars shut also,this was soi bukhaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Pat Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not seen a single place not serving alcohol all day, well, until an hour ago! These scaremongering stories come about every time there's a rumour the bars might have to close. In 12 years I've never seen a complete, "no alcohol day" (and that includes a policeman buying me a beer on one of the most auspicious Buddha days of the year!!!). Just roll with it, it'll be fine. Earlier today i didnt see anybody drinking alcohol in bars and a few restaraunts,a few bars shut also,this was soi bukhaw Woody1 is just trying to be 'edgy' I was out last night and nowhere was serving alchohol. Maybe I need a visit to the opticians if Woody1 is to be believed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghostnigel Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Just found in my in tray an email saying one bar will be open tonight, which one, that's a secret. See you there, usual time ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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. what a lame complaint coming from someone whose friends' country used to close the bars every afternoon and then close by 11pm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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. There are plenty of places selling that you can take home to drink. It's absurd that you stay in Pattaya and couldn't plan ahead or know where to buy something to take away if you & your friends are unable to go a day or two without booze. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya Pat Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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. There are plenty of places selling that you can take home to drink. It's absurd that you stay in Pattaya and couldn't plan ahead or know where to buy something to take away if you & your friends are unable to go a day or two without booze. We don't want to drink at home you muppet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Not closed in n bang saray ha Sent from my GT-S5310B using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilf Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 And we get lots of triple cheese burgers and promotion price reduction if u buy more than 4 plus ahhh Sent from my GT-S5310B using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil B Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 (edited) Just found in my in tray an email saying one bar will be open tonight, which one, that's a secret. See you there, usual time ok? Unfortunately grounded in "Good old Blighty" But surprisingly got another email today, free drinks tonight Edited January 26, 2014 by Basil B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gp2002 Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Maybe if they allowed the Thai people to drink when elections were on, they might actually vote for the CORRECT candidate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 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. Absurd is the word, but that's Thailand's middle name. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnmarc Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Positive thinking... Some might argue, it's about the entertainment. Ever see Cheers? Bar is usually a place to socialize with your mates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Search of Space Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app I'm a secret drinker at home so it doesn't apply to me.image.jpg Is your home in Australia ? BTW, enjoying a nice beer in Silom at the mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dukebowling Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I realy love people with the only concairn in life is where they can buythere next beer. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 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 He was spreading love... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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