webfact Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Attempt to ban sale of alcoholic drinks during New Year's festival renewedBANGKOK: -- The Office of Alcoholic Drinks Control Committee of the Diseases Control Department has appealed to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha to ban the sale of alcoholic drinks during the New Year’s festival.Dr Samarn Futrakul, director of the office, said today (Wednesday) that he wrote a letter on behalf of the office to the advisor of the prime minister asking for the imposition of the ban together with data showing the benefits of the ban imposed in New Zealand and several states of America such as Kansas and Connecticut.Citing the data, Dr Samarn claimed that the ban has helped lower casualty rate from road accidents by 40 percent and assault rate against women by 50 percent.He claimed that recent opinion survey showed that 81.79 percent of respondents supported the ban against 9.85 percent who disagreed.Dr Samarn insisted that the ban was not a trade barrier but just a temporary measure to improve road safety and safety in lives during festive season s.He noted that road accidents from drunk driving usually accounted for 80-90 percent of the accidents during festive seasons.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/attempt-ban-sale-alcoholic-drinks-new-years-festival-renewed -- Thai PBS 2014-12-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Banzai99 Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Citing the data, Dr Samarn claimed that the ban has helped lower casualty rate from road accidents by 40 percent and assault rate against women by 50 percent. If that's the case, Alcohol should be banned at all times, not just new year. 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post apetley Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Asking the police to actually enforce laws instead of sitting in a tent at the side of the road watching tv for 7 days would be a start. 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krystian Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) The remaining perentage of accidents and violence was made by people having withdrawal from alcohol LOL Edited December 18, 2014 by krystian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 I thought the PM made it clear there would be no ban at New Year. The good doctor is probably sincere although perhaps misguided and now he's still flogging this despite the word from on high, brave of foolish ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomyummer Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Well, banning alcohol during the holiday would also bring down the Thai economy and mean less gifts in the police family home. Less 'handouts' at road checks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 You can ban this and that and ban alcohol sales Where there is a will there is always a way, people will still be able to get there hands on it or they will stock up before the band takes effect This is just a PR statement to make it look like they are trying to do something positive can you imagine "hey fereigners, come celebrate the holidays in Thailand, but it is BYOB, stock up at duty free before you get here" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jaltsc Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) "...showing the benefits of the ban imposed in New Zealand and several states of America such as Kansas and Connecticut...Citing the data, Dr Samarn claimed that the ban has helped lower casualty rate from road accidents by 40 percent and assault rate against women by 50 percent." If he is presenting accurate statistics, citing data from other countries where the laws are enforced and homemade alcohol is a rarity, these statistics are quite meaningless for Thailand. In addition, there is a history of public organized action against drunk driving and abuse against women in the countries he is citing for his proof, and they were able to turn out the vote for politicians who supported these issues. In Thailand, the politician just pays Samchai 300 baht to vote for him and Samchai uses the money to buy more alcohol, drive home and beat his wife. Edited December 18, 2014 by jaltsc 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kalbo123 Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 If only a could find a tuk tuk driver or taxi driver that is not drunk or on drugs maybe I would consider not driving by myself after a few beers. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry123 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 love the picture showing the worst moonshine product ever made cheapest and strongest our local shop even decants the stuff in energy drink containers certainly not my tipple but have tried it but maybe that's what they are targeting This is a yearly happening crackdown on reducing traffic accidents sort of worked last sonscran without banning sales on mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Snig27 Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) I hate to break it to the good doctor but alcohol is NOT banned in New Zealand at New Year. There are alcohol free zones at some beaches and inner city party zones but that's it. And to claim that such "has helped lower casualty rate from road accidents by 40 percent and assault rate against women by 50 percent" is just complete drivel from a man who should think before he opens his mouth. Edited December 18, 2014 by Snig27 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyUK1960 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 So if they ban the sale of alcohol people will just stack it up in the Hi Lux before New year and drinking will go on. don't see the point. If people want to get drunk they will. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jollyman Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thailand, run by people Brain Dead 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chooka Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 I hate to break it to the good doctor but alcohol is NOT banned in New Zealand at New Year. There are alcohol free zones at some beaches and inner city party zones but that's it. And to claim that such "has helped lower casualty rate from road accidents by 40 percent and assault rate against women by 50 percent" is just complete drivel from a man who should think before he opens his mouth.How dare you dispute the doctor. Don't you realise he is Thai and know all about other countries. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SoFarAndNear Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Just ban or highly tax this disgusting super cheap whiskey which destroys the life and families of the poors. For under 100THB you can buy this stuff and get yourself drunk the whole day. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Ban all alcohol sales from street food vendors, Ban all alcohol sales from 711s should do the trick. Alcohol should only be sold at registered stores and nowhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hardback Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 What ban in NZ? - some official events have booze bans in cordoned off areas - but there's no countrywide ban. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JOC Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Just to make sure that whatever little tourists are left will not come back for another visit!! This is not about accessibility, but about the lack of lawenforcement. Busted for DUI, arrested on the spot and taken straight to the slammer for 30 days. That might even make Somchai reconsider his drinkinghabits. Silly me. I forgot that takes honest, hardworking and dedicated policeofficers to make that happen. So forget it!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 About as much sense in this as there is with restricted buying times, 11-2 etc. Doesn't work, won't work. People simply buy more during the restricted hours. Mom & Pop stores will continue to sell under the counter etc. Enforce the drink driving laws and maybe some progress will be made. Banning sales of alcohol is nonsensical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post WhizBang Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 Tax the white spirit based on it's alcohol content by volumn. Or better yet, just ban the manufacture and sale of it. It is pure poison, plain and simple. But they also need to enforce the drunk driving laws (there are drunk driving laws here, right?) and use harsh penalties for those caught. No 100 baht instant fines. Might also want to ban the consumption of alcohol in public places, and by that I mean drinking while wandering around the streets. Allow alcohol consumption only in designated venues and locations, and on/in your private property, of course. The biggest single problem is that there is zero law enforcement and until that changes, nothing will change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Banzai99 Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) Busted for DUI, arrested on the spot and taken straight to the slammer for 30 days. That might even make Somchai reconsider his drinkinghabits. And all the Tom, Dick and Harry's who are driving or riding about every night under the influence, I've said it many times before, nearly every Farang I know who drinks alcohol and has a Motorcycle or Car, drinks and drives on a regular basis, many are well pizzed. Agree, a mandatory 30 days in the nick would certainly make a clear message and stop the majority of drunk driving, Farangs should also be deported and blacklisted for life after the 30 days, that would stop pretty much every one of the many Farangs I know from driving under the influence. Alcohol......one of the most dangerous drugs on the planet, if it wasn't for the Trillions of taxation $$$$$ it generates for governments around the world it would be a class A drug and highly illegal. Edited December 18, 2014 by Banzai99 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banzai99 Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thailand, run by people Brain Dead Brains destroyed by Alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosha Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Tourists, if you want to drink New Years Eve, go to Malaysia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DM07 Posted December 18, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 18, 2014 I can't be bothered to read that c&@p anymore! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLCrab Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 From Mad Magazine late 1950's Mad Magazine’s A New Year’s Eve Carol(to the tune of “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”)Well you’d better watch outYou’d better not tryTraveling about, I’m telling you why:Sodden clods are paintingThe town.They’re wrecking the bars,They’re starting street fights,They’re having one of their naughtiest nightsSodden clods are paintingThe town.Blithe New Year’s drivers pickledIn alcoholic brineWill gaily bounce off walls and treesTo strains of “Auld Lang Syne”.So you’d better stay homeAnd drink your own rye,You’re crazy to roamIt’s obvious why:Sodden clods are paintingThe town 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdSingha Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 not this <deleted> again 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldiablo Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 This guy needs to get his facts straight. In Kansas if Christmas falls on a Sunday then no sale of alcohol is permitted. No mention on New Years. And in Connecticut liquor stores are not permitted to sell alcohol but can be purchased at private establishments. I highly doubt that 81.79% of anyone supports this ridiculous idea brought forth by some so called doctor. I would really like to hear who they performed their so called opinion poll with. Show us your data you clown. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mojorison Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Even by topless barmaids?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jollyman Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 Come to Happy Thailand Booz Banned Sex Banned Girls in low cut dresses Banned any other color than yellow banned all thinking Banned Have a nice day (Banned) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 (edited) I wonder by how many per cent the road death toll could be lowered if existing traffic laws and legislation against drunk driving were actually enforced. And I mean not only during long holidays, but year-round. Has Dr. Samarn ever looked into that approach or is he just a narrow-minded bigot wearing blinkers? Edited December 18, 2014 by Misterwhisper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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