Bangla Road's bars on the 5th of December

[sawadeeka]

Could you please tell if bars on Bangla Road will be closed or will not sell alcohol this friday? I don't know how it was before on 5th of December on previous years since I like to party on Fridays and it was not on Fridays. I have a friend visiting and wonder if any bars will be open in Bangla...

[KarenBravo]

Bars closed everywhere on the King's Birthday, 5th December which this year falls on a Friday.

[starkey_rich]

Who knows in this place.As usualthe right hand has no idea what the left hand is doing

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780193-phuket-alcohol-sales-on-thai-december-holidays-up-in-air/

[Ace of Pop]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

[sawadeeka]

Who knows in this place.As usualthe right hand has no idea what the left hand is doinghttp://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/780193-phuket-alcohol-sales-on-thai-december-holidays-up-in-air/

Oh great.. I haven't seen this article. Your reply is much more valuable, I can now follow the news so that i'll be able to plan a great short vacation for my friend.

Maybe someone knows from there experience last year if the bars were closed or not in Bangla?

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[hansgruber]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

[sawadeeka]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

I asked about bars in Bangla Road. To stock up and stay in hotel it is not a solution and for ones it is only day a month of alcohol ban but for others it is only one day holidays here.

Does anybody know how it was last year specifically on Bangla?

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[Shot]

_{Calm down son....}

_{http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/}

Edited December 2, 2014 by Shot

[sawadeeka]

_{Calm down son....}

_{http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/}

I am a woman and that chart does not help me.

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[Shot]

_{Calm down son....}

_{http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/}

I am a woman and that chart does not help me.

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That's as good as its gonna get.....

[hansgruber]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

I asked about bars in Bangla Road. To stock up and stay in hotel it is not a solution and for ones it is only day a month of alcohol ban but for others it is only one day holidays here.

Does anybody know how it was last year specifically on Bangla?

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Go sit and have a meal in a restaurant. They still serve you alcohol and don't stop for the king's birthday.

Don't worry love, can still get blind.

[Peterocket]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

It's one of the few days of the year that nearly everyone gets off at the same time that isn't a religious holiday. It would seem a good idea to celebrate the day by having a few beers.

[hansgruber]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

It's one of the few days of the year that nearly everyone gets off at the same time that isn't a religious holiday. It would seem a good idea to celebrate the day by having a few beers.

King is a devout Buddhist and doesn't drink.

The point of it is for people to go spend time with their families on his birthday. Why not sit around a dinner table and share a meal in a restaurant that serves alcohol if it's such an issue?

[sawadeeka]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

It's one of the few days of the year that nearly everyone gets off at the same time that isn't a religious holiday. It would seem a good idea to celebrate the day by having a few beers.

King is a devout Buddhist and doesn't drink.

The point of it is for people to go spend time with their families on his birthday. Why not sit around a dinner table and share a meal in a restaurant that serves alcohol if it's such an issue?

Wow I asked such exact question and most of replies just filling up my inbox with useless lifestyle sugesstions.

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[Shot]

_{Your attitude isn't going to get you much help. Bye}

[brewsterbudgen]

Bars closed everywhere on the King's Birthday, 5th December which this year falls on a Friday.

Not in Bangkok, at least in previous years. Who knows what will happen under the current circumstances!

[sawadeeka]

_{Your attitude isn't going to get you much help. Bye}

No no, don't bye you seem to have an answer for my question and not just posting some useless text just for post count and you are the one who goes out a lot to bangla road therefore have a really valuable information to share.

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[hansgruber]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

It's one of the few days of the year that nearly everyone gets off at the same time that isn't a religious holiday. It would seem a good idea to celebrate the day by having a few beers.

King is a devout Buddhist and doesn't drink.

The point of it is for people to go spend time with their families on his birthday. Why not sit around a dinner table and share a meal in a restaurant that serves alcohol if it's such an issue?

Wow I asked such exact question and most of replies just filling up my inbox with useless lifestyle sugesstions.

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Well that's how you get around not having alcohol withdrawals.

Obviously you don't respect local customs which is typical of people today.

Why don't you tell us how this is such a inconvenience for you?

[sawadeeka]

The King said there was no need to shut a few years back.It isnt Law.

Very true but it's out of respect and police seem to take that seriously. It's only one night so stock up if you get the dementia tremors.

It's one of the few days of the year that nearly everyone gets off at the same time that isn't a religious holiday. It would seem a good idea to celebrate the day by having a few beers.

King is a devout Buddhist and doesn't drink.

The point of it is for people to go spend time with their families on his birthday. Why not sit around a dinner table and share a meal in a restaurant that serves alcohol if it's such an issue?

Wow I asked such exact question and most of replies just filling up my inbox with useless lifestyle sugesstions.

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Well that's how you get around not having alcohol withdrawals.

Obviously you don't respect local customs which is typical of people today.

Why don't you tell us how this is such a inconvenience for you?

Where did I mention that I have inconvience??? I just asked an exact question to get someone to answer from their experience so I would be able to know whether to go to Bangla or not. The inconvience for me is that posts like your is waisting my time because I don't need asnwers from someone who clearly just sits in there aparments and don't do nightlife in Bangla. You just started to comment not even reading and understading the question.If you've read it, you would have seen that this post is clearly not for you to comment on.

[hansgruber]

You're asking a forum of expatriates about a seedy smelly part of the island that only attracts the 2 weeks package deal tourists.

Why not go down to Bangla Rd between now and Friday so you can get to the bottom of the mystery.

[Peterocket]

It's been announced that there will be no booze ban so we are free to enjoy our day off and celebrate with our friends.

Mr Gruber feel welcome to practice teetotalism for the day despite the news.

[sawadeeka]

You're asking a forum of expatriates about a seedy smelly part of the island that only attracts the 2 weeks package deal tourists.

Why not go down to Bangla Rd between now and Friday so you can get to the bottom of the mystery.

I do meet there a lot of expats by the way.. You as well should go there at least once in your lifetime since you might meet your next door neigbour. For me Bangla Road is a great place to be since it is very playful and has its own vibe. And FYI it is not only ping pong shows or go go bars..

[hansgruber]

You're asking a forum of expatriates about a seedy smelly part of the island that only attracts the 2 weeks package deal tourists.

Why not go down to Bangla Rd between now and Friday so you can get to the bottom of the mystery.

I do meet there a lot of expats by the way.. You as well should go there at least once in your lifetime since you might meet your next door neigbour. For me Bangla Road is a great place to be since it is very playful and has its own vibe. And FYI it is not only ping pong shows or go go bars..

You say people are wasting your time with these mundane replies but the time you take replying you could have easily googled some bar telephone numbers and got the answers yourself. I managed to call Aussie bar in under 1 minute to confirm they are open Friday.

I feel attention seeking was your real need here.

[brewsterbudgen]

It's been announced that there will be no booze ban so we are free to enjoy our day off and celebrate with our friends.

Mr Gruber feel welcome to practice teetotalism for the day despite the news.

That's excellent news. Hopefully the same will apply in Pattaya and other resorts. Maybe the new regime is being more enlightened than expected!

[sawadeeka]

You're asking a forum of expatriates about a seedy smelly part of the island that only attracts the 2 weeks package deal tourists.

Why not go down to Bangla Rd between now and Friday so you can get to the bottom of the mystery.

I do meet there a lot of expats by the way.. You as well should go there at least once in your lifetime since you might meet your next door neigbour. For me Bangla Road is a great place to be since it is very playful and has its own vibe. And FYI it is not only ping pong shows or go go bars..

You say people are wasting your time with these mundane replies but the time you take replying you could have easily googled some bar telephone numbers and got the answers yourself. I managed to call Aussie bar in under 1 minute to confirm they are open Friday.

I feel attention seeking was your real need here.

Thank you

[beechbum]

They will be closed or open....

Edited December 2, 2014 by beechbum

[LivinginKata]

News flash - open ... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/781012-phuket-no-booze-ban-on-december-5/

[jimbo34]

It may not be law but the bars will be "expected" to close, as in every year of the previous 8 that i've been here.

[stevenl]

It may not be law but the bars will be "expected" to close, as in every year of the previous 8 that i've been here.

From the OP: "there would be no booze ban on December 5, nor even any “request” to shops, bars, restaurants and wholesalers not to sell alcohol on the day."

[jimbo34]

It may not be law but the bars will be "expected" to close, as in every year of the previous 8 that i've been here.

From the OP: "there would be no booze ban on December 5, nor even any “request” to shops, bars, restaurants and wholesalers not to sell alcohol on the day."

I hope you're right, stevenl, but we'll see.....