webfact Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 WORLD CUPCurfew may be eased during tournamentThe Nation BANGKOK: -- The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) yesterday mulled whether to make curfew hours more flexible for the World Cup tournament, which kicks off next week.Junta spokesman Colonel Winthai Suvari said the NCPO tried to adjust the curfew hours with the current situation but its main concern was security."The curfew helps people to go home early and spend more time with their family. You can watch the World Cup at home. We think the time [for the curfew] is suitable. However, we are ready to review it if the situation eases," he said.The NCPO imposed a 10pm-5am curfew over the entire country when it seized power on May 22, but later eased the curfew hours to midnight till 4am. Pattaya, Samui, and Phuket were later released from the curfew.The World Cup will start on June 12 and run until July 13.Winthai said the NCPO was looking at easing curfew hours in more tourist spots.-- The Nation 2014-06-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 5, 2014 Author Share Posted June 5, 2014 NCPO asks football fans to consider watching World Cup matches at homeBANGKOK, 6 June 2014 (NNT) – Army deputy spokesman, Colonel Winthai Suwari, suggested on Thursday that football fans should perhaps consider watching late night World Cup broadcasts at home if the nighttime curfew remains in place when the football event commences, adding that doing so would also help individuals spend quality time with their family.According to Col. Winthai, the NCPO has constantly been evaluating curfew exemption requests submitted by the public and the curfews have already been adjusted on a few occasions. Personally, he believes more relaxing of the curfew will come about in the not-too-distant future. However, he noted that such development would depend on the internal security situation.Col. Winthai also spoke to media about individuals going about asking for donations, claiming that they represented the military. He said the NCPO would like to warn those offenders against making false claims to exploit the public for their own benefit; he also noted that this activity is undermining the atmosphere of unity-creation at present.With the football World Cup – and the associated surge in gambling activities – fast approaching, Col. Winthai also warned the NCPO would not tolerate propagation of vices.-- NNT 2014-06-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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englishoak Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 (edited) hahaa I expected them to come out with this line when the world cup starts Lets face it world cup is best enjoyed with friends on a big screen with some atmosphere Edited June 5, 2014 by englishoak 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 who cares as the world cup doesn't interest me but the generals do seem to be selective with the curfew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 Curfews come and go.....and so do soccer matches. Plus there's the replays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post longstebe Posted June 5, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 5, 2014 Curfews come and go.....and so do soccer matches. Plus there's the replays. Replays aren't the same. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted June 5, 2014 Share Posted June 5, 2014 last night the military spekesman was adamant there would be no relaxation which probably means nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thailand F****d up the WC 4 years ago and now they will do it again. They never manage to broadcast a decent WC. Stupid people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thailand F****d up the WC 4 years ago and now they will do it again. They never manage to broadcast a decent WC. Stupid people. Yea I know where you're coming from, I hate those squat toilets also. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 This curfew is becoming a joke, its more like a designer curfew, here yes, there no, full moon party no, world cup no, red shirts cities yes, entertainments places no, what's give, if curfew that do it right, if not, stop with this nonsenses... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted June 6, 2014 Author Share Posted June 6, 2014 Military exempts Full Moon Party on Koh Pha Ngan from curfew http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/732000-military-exempts-full-moon-party-on-koh-pha-ngan-from-curfew/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leggo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Quite agree with ezzra - this is as expected and does not give much credibility to the powers that be. You can't say yes to a whole load of drink and drug fuelled tourists partying and no to genuine tourism in Chiang Mai - the curfew should be on or off and the sooner it is the latter the better - let ordinary people get on with their lives. Sent from my i-mobile IQ 2 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fab4 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 You've got to love the way The Nation tries to put a positive spin on this "story". Other media articles report quite the opposite opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toybits Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 In the movie Gladiator, the demented Roman Ruler - Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix) tried to entertain the masses by holding these brutal games. How times have changed. Now we have the World Cup to entertain us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aripengu Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Panem et circenses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeeko Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> who cares as the world cup doesn't interest me but the generals do seem to be selective with the curfew. "who cares as the world cup doesn't interest me" So nobody cares just because it doesn't interest YOU? Curfews come and go.....and so do soccer* matches. Plus there's the replays. *FootballThe world cup occurs every 4 years, it's not your average premier league game. And <deleted> replays - they are not the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Curfews come and go.....and so do soccer matches. Plus there's the replays. Replays aren't the same. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Think you'll find they are exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longstebe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Curfews come and go.....and so do soccer matches. Plus there's the replays.Replays aren't the same.Sent from my GT-I9505 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Think you'll find they are exactly the same. Oh dear, somebody has woken up in a little mood. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thailand F****d up the WC 4 years ago and now they will do it again. They never manage to broadcast a decent WC. Stupid people. Maybe they're not as stupid as the people who think football matches are that important. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumper101 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 The curfew is pretty irrelivent in my opinion when it comes to the world cup. I live in Korat, not too many places will be open at 3am for the afternoon games and they won't be able to serve alcohol anyway, not that I can either last till then or get up at that time and start drinking beer... So this WC is going to be a non starter for me anyway with regards sitting in a bar with my mates. Also the 8am kick offs.... same same.... Out of curfew hours anyway, but who wants t sit in a pub drinking then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) Oh dear, somebody has woken up in a little mood.Sent from my GT-I9505 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Don't worry about it too much, just have a coffee or something and you'll soon be feeling better. Edited June 6, 2014 by MMarlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lammbock Posted June 6, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 6, 2014 Anybody of you ever hear the words "public viewing' ? It's not just sitting in a Pub with your buddies. It's all about the atmosphere. The "get-to'gether" The happinesses of a big crowd enjoying the WC on a big screen in public. Football World Cup is a feeling not just a usually drunk night at your local shit hole. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanlic Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Quality time with the family? Her. Tilac can you turn the TV down I can't sleep? Him. Hey shut up!! shut the door and stick a pillow over your head England are playing Her. You don't have to make so much noise Him.........Oh geez!!! you made me miss that goal......shut that effin door and go to your bed willya!!! Her: mumble mumble mumble.......Slam!!!!! Yeah real quality time 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostmebike Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thailand F****d up the WC 4 years ago and now they will do it again. They never manage to broadcast a decent WC. Stupid people. Yea I know where you're coming from, I hate those squat toilets also. Haha Excuse me if I'm wrong but aren't the matches to be shown at like 2/3 am? Although I love watching live FOOTBALL and indeed just recently bought a big, smart TV, not sure I can last that long! Story of my life I suppose .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wileycoyote Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Now ,all we have to do is keep awake ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbamboo Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 We don't want the curfew getting in the way of gambling and drinking or no one will know we are Buddhists. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 (edited) England v Italy 5 or 6 am kick off. Just hope it's worth getting up for jb1 Edited June 6, 2014 by jimbeam1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 In the movie Gladiator, the demented Roman Ruler - Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix) tried to entertain the masses by holding these brutal games. How times have changed. Now we have the World Cup to entertain us. I liked those games. Footie on the other hand is for old women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjcampbe Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 This curfew is becoming a joke, its more like a designer curfew, here yes, there no, full moon party no, world cup no, red shirts cities yes, entertainments places no, what's give, if curfew that do it right, if not, stop with this nonsenses... If they stopped the nonsense they wouldn't have anything to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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