webfact Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Beware, the 48-hour booze-buying ban starts tonightBy Coconuts Bangkok BANGKOK: -- The sale of alcohol will be banned on Friday and Saturday as they are two important Buddhist holidays.The booze ban will be effective for 48 hours from 12:01am on Friday to midnight on Saturday, according to Peerapong Saichua, deputy permanent secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.Full story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co//2014/07/10/beware-48-hour-booze-buying-ban-starts-tonight-- Coconuts Bangkok 2014-07-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lammbock Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerbeer Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? Yes it does. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishoak Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? Yup tag all the main holidays in your calendar because if you want a drink its a good idea to go stock up before they start or get an invite to a party that has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poohy Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 Buddhist holidays are an inconvenience for tourists , but on the other hand little or no effect and guaranteed more business for the "mom and pop" shops. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? Yes, It's pathetic. It's religious discrimination. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaidDown Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 What I remember from previous such holiday threads posted over the years 1, That's the final nail in the coffin for tourism in Thailand 2, I'm a tourist it must be illegal to stop me buying a drink 3, I'll sue my travel company when i get home 4, What am i supposed to do if I cannot go to a bar to drink 5, I'm not a Buddhist (already covered) 6, It infringes on my human rights. 7, Thailand and all Thais are rubbish. Any more, my memory is failing with age. Of course, as said, some bars will be open as will some mom&pop shops else plan ahead. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Spoonman Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaddeus Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. Spoonman's beer auction starts 3pm Saturday 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacky54 Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 Can you still buy sex on Fri- Sat? 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? No, just pop over to a 7/11 near you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. Spoonman's beer auction starts 3pm Saturday Nah. normal to buy 10 at a time, gets me a discount and the beer fridges are nearly empty so good timing to stock back up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontious Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 12.01 So it starts tomorrow not tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for that I will pop out to Tesco Lotus for my bottle of Advocat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kblaze Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Secret loophole; buy a bottle at the bar beforehand so when you come later they can say that they didn't "sell" any alcohol. Imbibing itself isn't illegal right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useronthenet Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 If the consumption of alcohol was banned I could understand, but to ban the purchase when most stock up beforehand seems to defeat the object. Can somebody help me out here, and explain the logic ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted July 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Buddhist holidays are an inconvenience for tourists , but on the other hand little or no effect and guaranteed more business for the "mom and pop" shops. Surely not? I thought one of the biggest attractions for tourists coming to Thailand was to traipse endlessly around temples before popping off down to the beach for a swim in the clear aquamarine sea and then enjoying a delicious freshly caught Thai seafood lunch at one of those cheap family run beachside restaurants that ever so slightly dip their supports onto the pristine sand. Then it's back to the temples for some more Buddhist culture before dinner and an early night. Edited July 10, 2014 by bigbamboo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Can i byob to a disco in pattaya? Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Can i byob to a disco in pattaya? Sent from my GT-S5310 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Nice heads up. I'll go get a couple of boxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) I am not a Buddhist. Does this rule affect me too? It shouldn't if you have any planning skills at all. Sadly, a lot of people will be affected. Edited July 10, 2014 by impulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 I am not sure it is correct to write 'Beware'. Surely it should be 'be aware'? Unless some rather feckless people are worried about not getting pissed as a fart ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. ... you do realise it's just two days, don't you...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie99 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Buddhist holidays are an inconvenience for tourists , but on the other hand little or no effect and guaranteed more business for the "mom and pop" shops. Surely not? I thought one of the biggest attractions for tourists coming to Thailand was to traipse endlessly around temples before popping off down to the beach for a swim in the clear aquamarine sea and then enjoying a delicious freshly caught Thai seafood lunch at one of those cheap family run beachside restaurants that ever so slightly dip their supports onto the pristine sand. Then it's back to the temples for some more Buddhist culture before dinner and an early night. It may just be me, and forget me if I'm wrong, but I do rather detect a slight note of sarcasm in your comment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeO Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Buddhist holidays are an inconvenience for tourists , but on the other hand little or no effect and guaranteed more business for the "mom and pop" shops. Surely not? I thought one of the biggest attractions for tourists coming to Thailand was to traipse endlessly around temples before popping off down to the beach for a swim in the clear aquamarine sea and then enjoying a delicious freshly caught Thai seafood lunch at one of those cheap family run beachside restaurants that ever so slightly dip their supports onto the pristine sand. Then it's back to the temples for some more Buddhist culture before dinner and an early night. ... and then, after a couple of hours sleep, get up and enjoy the seedy night life...!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonman Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. ... you do realise it's just two days, don't you...?! I do realise you did not see my post #12. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms22 Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Bloody typical! Wife's away for a couple of days, a chance for me to go out, and this happens. Any suggestions??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 This is just not right how can they do that. Im off to 7/11 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 Thanks for the reminder, just called the local shop and got them to drop round 10 slabs of their finest ale. Spoonman's beer auction starts 3pm Saturday Nah. normal to buy 10 at a time, gets me a discount and the beer fridges are nearly empty so good timing to stock back up. My boxes always come with 12 bottles, enough for 2 quiet days 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bpuumike Posted July 10, 2014 Share Posted July 10, 2014 What about the TVF Lounge beer girls? Coffee, tea... or me? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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