jamhar Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I'm starting to go into withdrawals here I need a beer badly! Does anyone have a countdown clock for when the beers are flowing in the bars again? I'm imagining a count down clock with one revolution that ticks off the time until the beers start flowing again. Like the one the Nazi's had in the movie "the battle of the buldge" Yeah, i have beers and whiskey in the fridge but i'm what you call a "social drinker". I cant drink unless someone is having a pint with me. AND watching some pretty girls at the same time doesn't hurt either. OK so when is it legal to serve beers in the bars again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 For your desktop:- http://free-stopwatch.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Don't most alcoholics keep a carton of beer stashed at home? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Don't most alcoholics keep a carton of beer stashed at home? Read the post carefully and report back. To the OP - Bring a couple of ladies back to your place and have some beverages. If you deplete your supply of beer, send ladies out to buy some more - they'll know where to buy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Don't most alcoholics keep a carton of beer stashed at home? He told he has stock at home....but need others to drink.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tx22cb Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "i have beers and whiskey in the fridge but i'm what you call a "social drinker". I cant drink unless someone is having a pint with me" So, invite us over then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post phuketjock Posted February 2, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. I had a conversation with my wife (Thai) on this very subject about three hours ago. Wife " that is the voting finished now" I don't remember the exact time, around 5 or 6 i think. Me " so if the voting is finished why are the bars closed until 12 O' clock tonight?" Wife "that is to make sure the candidates don't give the voters money to have a party tonight after the polling stations close' Me " so the the voters can't get money for voting today and have a party tomorrow then? " Wife "No " Nothing I said after that made any sense, to the wife, end of conversation. So nisakiman there you have it Thai logic, now you know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petedk Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Go to a mom and pop store and buy a few beers. No problem on Thong Lor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Me " so if the voting is finished why are the bars closed until 12 O' clock tonight?" Thanks PJ for the info Midnight!!??? <deleted>!! To the OP - Bring a couple of ladies back to your place and have some beverages. If you deplete your supply of beer, send ladies out to buy some more - they'll know where to buy. Thanks thm! Dammit, I've been doing this all wrong!!! Maybe if I learned some Thai, it would help huh? Thanks guys, I have my count down clock set for midnight! But i doubt anyplace here will be opening up by that time. Just as well, I want to get up early to catch the Superbowl on live stream somewhere PS, has anyone else noticed how peaceful and serene its been the last couple of days? Its kinda nice! except for the part where i'm bored sh*tless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick220675 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I prepaid my self for the ban on alcohol today, but i need not have worried even the police were getting drunk out side the voting station today. The whole village appears to be drunk or sleeping in the mud. Just like yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. I had a conversation with my wife (Thai) on this very subject about three hours ago. Wife " that is the voting finished now" I don't remember the exact time, around 5 or 6 i think. Me " so if the voting is finished why are the bars closed until 12 O' clock tonight?" Wife "that is to make sure the candidates don't give the voters money to have a party tonight after the polling stations close' Me " so the the voters can't get money for voting today and have a party tomorrow then? " Wife "No " Nothing I said after that made any sense, to the wife, end of conversation. So nisakiman there you have it Thai logic, now you know. You are lucky....mine just said no more beer...anytime. :-(Sent from my Nexus 5 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drx13 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Isn't Thailand on the metric system ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayonarax Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Don't most alcoholics keep a carton of beer stashed at home? Read the post carefully and report back. To the OP - Bring a couple of ladies back to your place and have some beverages. If you deplete your supply of beer, send ladies out to buy some more - they'll know where to buy. [/s] Sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David48 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. I had a conversation with my wife (Thai) on this very subject about three hours ago. Wife " that is the voting finished now" I don't remember the exact time, around 5 or 6 i think. Me " so if the voting is finished why are the bars closed until 12 O' clock tonight?" Wife "that is to make sure the candidates don't give the voters money to have a party tonight after the polling stations close' Me " so the the voters can't get money for voting today and have a party tomorrow then? " Wife "No " Nothing I said after that made any sense, to the wife, end of conversation. So nisakiman there you have it Thai logic, now you know. You are lucky....mine just said no more beer...anytime. :-(Sent from my Nexus 5 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Mothers know best ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. Its to prevent parties being thrown by the Candidates on the Eve of Elections and through Election Day in an attempt to manipulate the vote of the electorate... I've been informed that this was the initial logic behind the ban on alcohol over these periods.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisakiman Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 As it happens, my wife and I went for a meal last night with a (farang) friend and his wife, and my friend managed to persuade the waiter to bring us a couple of beers (they sat on the bottom shelf of the drinks tray next to the table in a plastic bag - oh the subterfuge...), which warranted a 50 Baht tip when we paid, I thought. Then this evening (8 ish) the missus and I went to the local night market to do some shopping and grab a bite, and the lady with the drinks stall was quite happy to supply me with a beer to wash down the kaow pad muu. So I guess the deciding factor for whether you get a drink or not just depends on who (and how) you ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam sen Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 seen plenty of people drinking in banglmapu over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBobThai Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. Same same in the states on election day. No sales until the polls close. You know we all have guns over here so it keeps things a tad bit more civil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernjohn Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 I have to admit that I fail to see the logic of the alcohol ban over the election period. Is it a Thai tradition to get totally blasted and thus be unable to vote? I have my doubts. And those diehard drunks for whom that may be the case will surely be prepared, and have a stash of their favourite poison to see them over the 'dry' period. It seems totally barmy to me. The farong ones aren't smart enough to do that so they post on Thai Visa about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedtripler Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 "i have beers and whiskey in the fridge but i'm what you call a "social drinker". I cant drink unless someone is having a pint with me" So, invite us over then. I would not drink with anyone who keeps whisky in a fridge / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Blended whiskey in the freezer along with most vodka and average tequilas. Single malts are always at room temp. Nuff said about that! I'll be doing my "happy dance" tonight! WAHOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Like most things in life, it's a matter of planning. I guess the OP forgot to invite the friends over to celebrate Groundhog Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamhar Posted February 2, 2014 Author Share Posted February 2, 2014 Guilty Impulse! but in my defense, I did not realize it would be groundhogs day lol one funny story. I was informed of the impending mandatory lent by a shop keeper who was trying to tell me there was no beer whiskey sales allowed, WHILE SHE WAS BAGGING SOME BEERS FOR A THIA CUSTOMER! I thanked her for the info, wai'd and left chuckleing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wym Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Its to prevent parties being thrown by the Candidates on the Eve of Elections and through Election Day in an attempt to manipulate the vote of the electorate... I've been informed that this was the initial logic behind the ban on alcohol over these periods.... Same in Australia - used to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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