Lite Beer Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Buddhist Lent day declared National No Drinking Day BANGKOK: -- The government has declared this year’s Buddhist Lent day which falls on July 31 as the “National No Drinking Day”. Addressing the public in his weekly “Returning Happiness to the People” programme, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha urged all Thais who are Buddhists to observe the teachings of the Lord Buddha and to practice the five precepts during the long weekend next week which include Asalha Puja and Buddhist Let days.He said that it was not necessary for non-Buddhists to also observe the five precepts as guidance in the pursuit of their daily life.For those who plan to travel upcountry during the long weekend next week, the prime minister advised them to stay tuned to traffic reports, to drive carefully and to avoid drinking for their own safety.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/buddhist-lent-day-declared-national-no-drinking-day -- Thai PBS 2015-07-25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Like telling them not to eat Som Tam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavisH Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If it is not necessary for non-buddhists to observe the no drinking day, why can't we buy a beer at a restaurant on this day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seastallion Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks for the heads-up. Stock up on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Croker Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 As a free thinking individual, I think this massively infringes on our rights. As someone who recently gave up drinking, I don't really give a damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Thanks for the heads-up. Stock up on Thursday. I think you may find that is a no drinking big Buddha day as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Interesting that of the 5 precepts, the no alcohol interpretation seems to be the one hammered home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 On the plus side, no elections so far fewer full-weekend, consecutive alcohol sale bans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Why is this a story. Isn't this a no drinking day every single year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctrunfree Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Is it only Friday 31 that we can't buy a drink, or the whole weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Is it only Friday 31 that we can't buy a drink, or the whole weekend? Both Thursday and Friday. Two holidays, one full moon. Abstaining from bad things: alcohol, gambling, messing about (other than with your official wives) for Lent is a goal. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/782233-public-holidays-2015/ 30 July (Thursday) Asalha Bucha 31 July (Friday) Wan Khao Phansa (Beginning of Buddhist Lent) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 As a free thinking individual, I think this massively infringes on our rights. As someone who recently gave up drinking, I don't really give a damn. As a free thinking farang in Thailand, you basically have no "rights". except to remain silent. Fortunately for you, you have given up the drink, others on here, as usual, go into panic mode at the sheer thought of being unable to buy their tipple on a Buddhist holiday. Prior planning, blah de blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 ....it is necessary for Buddhists to observe the 5 precepts.... ....I have yet to see ANY doing so...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 ....it is necessary for Buddhists to observe the 5 precepts.... ....I have yet to see ANY doing so...... A long weekend is an ideal time to take the mia noi for a few days away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyO Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I don't drink much as it is but it seems this government is constantly trying to find ways to reduce the amount of drinking in the country. It almost seems as if they're, oh you know, forcing their thoughts on alcohol upon everyone else. I suppose that's par for the course here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathi Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Alcohol is a big problem. A day off drinking, with a national holiday is not a bad idea. But it shouldn't be a 'religious' issue. The Buddha never ordered people to do anything. He made suggestions, and rules for those wanting to join him in the monkhood. But he never gave commandments. Curiously, it seems in early Buddhism there were only 4 precepts, not 5. The precept that was missing was the drink/drugs precept - that seems to have been added in later (probably within the Buddha's lifetime) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 (edited) I wish they'd declare a "No driving on the wrong side of the road day". Edited July 25, 2015 by jaywalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bloggs Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 3 pack today 3 pack tomorrow 3 pack monday that will see me through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 The end of the world has cometh but i'll drink to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamnutsak Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Alcohol is a big problem. A day off drinking, with a national holiday is not a bad idea. The sale of alcohol is prohibited, not the consumption. The PM is simply "urging" people to abstain. A four-day week-end? Party on. If alcohol is a big problem (and it no doubt is here) then maybe it's time to address the issue with a comprehensive set of health, tax, labeling, sponsorship and education initiatives, rather than dropping a one-off in your weekly "Sermons"? Net. net - better to keep the masses uneducated, liquored up, indebted and down on the farm. What's good for ThaiBev is good for Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasset Tak Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 The 5 precepts that a Buddhist layman should follow... 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I had a g/f tell me no sex because it was Lent. I told her to get it back quick smart of she was out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Alcohol is a big problem. A day off drinking, with a national holiday is not a bad idea. But it shouldn't be a 'religious' issue. The Buddha never ordered people to do anything. He made suggestions, and rules for those wanting to join him in the monkhood. But he never gave commandments. Curiously, it seems in early Buddhism there were only 4 precepts, not 5. The precept that was missing was the drink/drugs precept - that seems to have been added in later (probably within the Buddha's lifetime) If someone cannot take one day off from alcohol in a week, then they have a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I don"t care about the booz, but where can I find the Bar Girls on 31st ? Som Tam booth ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Make sure you have your fill of water. "No Drink Day" sounds serious:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 As a Farang living in a host country unlike other Farangs living in other host countries ie UK I will glady abide by my host countries laws and religious holidays. If you realy cant go a couple of days without booze im sure there are AA meetings somewhere in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northernphil Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 The 5 precepts that a Buddhist layman should follow... 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. Those 5 precepts will mean Pattaya will be closed on all counts that day then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Returning Happiness to the People 101 you CANT DRINK! there that did it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LannaGuy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 The 5 precepts that a Buddhist layman should follow... 1. Panatipata veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from the destruction of life. 2. Adinnadana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from taking that which is not given. 3. Kamesu micchacara veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from sexual misconduct. 4. Musavada veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from falsehood. 5. Suramerayamajjapamadatthana veramani sikkhapadam samadiyami: I observe the precept of abstaining from intoxicants that cloud the mind and cause carelessness. oh yea? 100% Thais I know break the first one as they are not vegetarian and kill 'by proxy' when they eat meat etc. (except on 'special' days lol). They justify this as "I did not do it personally" lol what hypocrites! as for the others.... same, same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehard60 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 If it is not necessary for non-buddhists to observe the no drinking day, why can't we buy a beer at a restaurant on this day? You are in Thailand so shouldn't you follow Thai customs and rules???????????????????????? Or do you think you are so special that you can do what ever you like?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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