Singhaman Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I hope someone can enlighten me regarding the rules of alcohol in the afternoon. Over the years of frequently travelling to Thailand I saw the introduction of the 'No Alcohol' between 2 pm and 5 pm (except in Pattaya!). I moved to Lampang and the same no alcohol rule applied. However it was possible in the restaurants to obtain a beer. However I have now returned to Lampang after several months in the UK to find it is impossible to get a beer even with food at any of the restaurants in the afternoon. I am aware of the vague ruling re proximity of schools etc but one restaurant I use in the country with no other buildings in site, let alone a school, refused me a beer at 4 pm on Sunday. Did something else change in the last few months - will it be prohibition next? Any update on the current situation appreciated - Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 No issue up here in Phetchabun,beer can be had anytime of the day. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Depends on the place and their policy/fear quotient/balls/protection .... The Law says none between 2-5..... I was in a place the other day about 3 and beer was flowing.... But most places around here → no .. ..CM.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 One post containing a personal attack (flame) has been removed from this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 No beer in the afternoon? That's enough to put you off cycling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I go to a 7-11 they know me so any time no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 bigc tops no between stated hours and I guessing Tesco but ok fam mart and 7, local bars likewise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 (edited) bigc tops no between stated hours and I guessing Tesco but ok fam mart and 7, local bars likewise. In Pattaya until recently Friendship sold at all hours as did 7-Eleven. Now Friendship observes the legal hours and at least one 7-Eleven on Pattaya Tai does as well, although the Family Mart across the street from that particular 7-Eleven seems to continue to sell at anytime as do some/most other small shops. Edited November 10, 2015 by Suradit69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A place I go has big signs about the restrictions on the beer case but still sells it without flinching. Sometimes this country is super fun. Today I asked for different bag while shopping and the bagger dude practically had a coronary. Can not! Can not! More like: WILL NOT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 A place I go has big signs about the restrictions on the beer case but still sells it without flinching. Sometimes this country is super fun. Today I asked for different bag while shopping and the bagger dude practically had a coronary. Can not! Can not! More like: WILL NOT. There's some places you can change your bag, and some you cannot. That's the first thing you should learn with a colostomy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy chef 1 Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Mom and pop shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamemjay Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Tesco, Macro no deal. Mom and Pop shop - whatever you want whatever the time (and often cheaper!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baneko Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Yes I was in CM and everywhere I was stuck to the 2-5 rule. Back to my village...mom and pop bonanza. Anytime morning or night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 (edited) here in small town Suphanburi tesco and 7-11 have been strict about the restriction since it's implementation...even checking to see if the cash register clock has the required time (usually 10 mins behind what yer wristwatch shows...) but if ye head down to the market ye can buy anything at anytime... dumb, but it suits the military passion for 'discipline!' and has never been discontinued...them folks down de market, thankfully, are an unruly mob... Edited November 11, 2015 by tutsiwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singhaman Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 Thanks all for your interesting posts. Reassuring to read your comments and good to know the actual law hasn't changed,allegedly, but just the local interpretation and I am not surprised! I will stock up the fridge and not plan afternoon sorties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I use to buy 10 + liters from Makro to bipass the "time rule". Now the 10 liter purchase has to be with an alcohol resellers license to take advantage of buying any time. Bummer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneyboy Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 No issue up here in Phetchabun,beer can be had anytime of the day. Cheers. The above only applies to small mom and pop shops and restaurants the OP made no mention of supermarkets or Makro etc where the alcohol rules are the same nationwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boksida Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 I know a few fellows about your age who have beers every Sunday afternoon at a shop in Nong Krathing park in Lampang. It also seems possible to sell beer in plastic glasses at the Lampang FC afternoon/evening home games in the stadium next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I use to buy 10 + liters from Makro to bipass the "time rule". Now the 10 liter purchase has to be with an alcohol resellers license to take advantage of buying any time. Bummer ! Drink them inside the shop and wait 5pm to get the whole empty lot being scanned Edited November 13, 2015 by lazygourmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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