Why did the police close ChiangMai Saloon?

[flyDelight]

I heard they were closed by the police since 2 days for doing something illegal like staying open too late or selling something not allowed, anyone who has the details?

[LivinLOS]

And the purge continues..

[LannaGuy]

really? than they closed just about the most 'innocent' bar on Loi Khro! absurd

[northernjohn]

Didn't know it was closed. Maybe for false advertising. It had a sign that said best hamburger in town.

According to the Hamburger thread that is not true.

[Thailand]

Tea not strong enough?

[LivinLOS]

Dont forget the new purge includes such wickedness as 'having alcohol bottles on shelves'... having branded beer glasses.. Having a menu with pictures of the product.. offering a discount.. Or answering a question as to what was recommended..

Burn the witch..

[Chiengmaijoe]

Dont forget the new purge includes such wickedness as 'having alcohol bottles on shelves'... having branded beer glasses.. Having a menu with pictures of the product.. offering a discount.. Or answering a question as to what was recommended..

Burn the witch..

There are now quite a few places selling imported Belgian/German beers, each in their own fancy glass, such as Hoegaarden and Duvel, does anybody know if they are still allowed to use that glass or are they now being sold in plain, standard glasses? I heard that Beer Republic was getting away with it, but for how long? These particular laws are just plain ridiculous.

I once heard of a bar=owner being told that they couldn't use beer cooler condoms. The police told a customer to take it off his beer, but the stupid thing was that the cooler 'ad' was a complete replica of the beer bottle label, so removing the cooler simply revealed the bottle label anyway. If drinking a beer in a glass with the logo on it is illegal, then surely drinking a beer from a bottle with the label on is too! The question is, how far will this go?

I haven't been into CM Saloon in quite a while, but assuming he was closed because of the enforcement of these regulations my guess would be either promoting alcohol (didn't he have a G&T and other liquors promotion on a sign on the street?) or staying open late, not that I know if he does or not.

As somebody already said, of all the places on Loi Kroh, closing this one is insane. No teenagers, no trouble, no tarts, and plenty of tourists just minding there own business having a quiet drink.

[Chiengmaijoe]

Tea not strong enough?

Or the 'coffee' too strong. There have been a few no alcohol days, lately.

[Loaded]

Which CS? Ratchawiti Rd or Loi Kroh Rd?

[flyDelight]

Loi Kroh, just passed Rawiti Road but that one looks open.

[masuk]

Dont forget the new purge includes such wickedness as 'having alcohol bottles on shelves'... having branded beer glasses.. Having a menu with pictures of the product.. offering a discount.. Or answering a question as to what was recommended..

Burn the witch..

There are now quite a few places selling imported Belgian/German beers, each in their own fancy glass, such as Hoegaarden and Duvel, does anybody know if they are still allowed to use that glass or are they now being sold in plain, standard glasses? I heard that Beer Republic was getting away with it, but for how long? These particular laws are just plain ridiculous.

I once heard of a bar=owner being told that they couldn't use beer cooler condoms. The police told a customer to take it off his beer, but the stupid thing was that the cooler 'ad' was a complete replica of the beer bottle label, so removing the cooler simply revealed the bottle label anyway. If drinking a beer in a glass with the logo on it is illegal, then surely drinking a beer from a bottle with the label on is too! The question is, how far will this go?

I haven't been into CM Saloon in quite a while, but assuming he was closed because of the enforcement of these regulations my guess would be either promoting alcohol (didn't he have a G&T and other liquors promotion on a sign on the street?) or staying open late, not that I know if he does or not.

As somebody already said, of all the places on Loi Kroh, closing this one is insane. No teenagers, no trouble, no tarts, and plenty of tourists just minding there own business having a quiet drink.

Nobody has mentioned the third and most obvious reason why these guys have a hard time. Or is there still a belief in fairies?

[Chiengmaijoe]

Dont forget the new purge includes such wickedness as 'having alcohol bottles on shelves'... having branded beer glasses.. Having a menu with pictures of the product.. offering a discount.. Or answering a question as to what was recommended..

Burn the witch..

There are now quite a few places selling imported Belgian/German beers, each in their own fancy glass, such as Hoegaarden and Duvel, does anybody know if they are still allowed to use that glass or are they now being sold in plain, standard glasses? I heard that Beer Republic was getting away with it, but for how long? These particular laws are just plain ridiculous.

I once heard of a bar=owner being told that they couldn't use beer cooler condoms. The police told a customer to take it off his beer, but the stupid thing was that the cooler 'ad' was a complete replica of the beer bottle label, so removing the cooler simply revealed the bottle label anyway. If drinking a beer in a glass with the logo on it is illegal, then surely drinking a beer from a bottle with the label on is too! The question is, how far will this go?

I haven't been into CM Saloon in quite a while, but assuming he was closed because of the enforcement of these regulations my guess would be either promoting alcohol (didn't he have a G&T and other liquors promotion on a sign on the street?) or staying open late, not that I know if he does or not.

As somebody already said, of all the places on Loi Kroh, closing this one is insane. No teenagers, no trouble, no tarts, and plenty of tourists just minding there own business having a quiet drink.

Nobody has mentioned the third and most obvious reason why these guys have a hard time. Or is there still a belief in fairies?

Including you.

[true blue]

big ron has had a on running saga with the police since he opened about 12 odd years ago.he gets fined at least once a month,ron is a real Texan character,who belives thing should be his way,not the thai way,but I quite like him.he has his views,unfortunally there not the same as the junta/police.

[stephenterry]

The prohibition of beer advertising in a bar that sells alcoholic drinks is about the most insane regulation imposed here. Or am I missing something other than people go to a bar to drink beer?

[elektrified]

big ron has had a on running saga with the police since he opened about 12 odd years ago.he gets fined at least once a month,ron is a real Texan character,who belives thing should be his way,not the thai way,but I quite like him.he has his views,unfortunally there not the same as the junta/police.

Big Ron was the first person I met on my first evening in C.M. - many years back. He's a bit odd but I quite like him too. Tough old dude. "No elephants, whores, or khatoeys in my bar!" Honestly, I'm surprised he has run ins with the police - but I don't know him real well. His family is a nice bunch and they all speak excellent English. Drinks are reasonable and they pour a generous drink.

[scd]

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Ba Ba Bo Bo bar is now on a month long sabbatical as well.

[millwall_fan]

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

BTW, Were the bars closed on Saturday in CM for HM's birthday?

[daoyai]

big ron has had a on running saga with the police since he opened about 12 odd years ago.he gets fined at least once a month,ron is a real Texan character,who belives thing should be his way,not the thai way,but I quite like him.he has his views,unfortunally there not the same as the junta/police.

Big Ron was the first person I met on my first evening in C.M. - many years back. He's a bit odd but I quite like him too. Tough old dude. "No elephants, whores, or khatoeys in my bar!" Honestly, I'm surprised he has run ins with the police - but I don't know him real well. His family is a nice bunch and they all speak excellent English. Drinks are reasonable and they pour a generous drink.

And at one time they had one of the better burgers in CM... the free peanuts could be dodgy though..... good place to take a break from the hustle of the street.

[Tywais]

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[dave2]

re

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

he has !

ron ( left ) was open tonight and talking to the new owner of my place bar but there were almost no customers anywhere in loy kroh or the bar boxing centre

dave2

[sharktooth]

New owner of My Place? People are still buying joints in that area considering the nightmares imposed???

[true blue]

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

BTW, Were the bars closed on Saturday in CM for HM's birthday?

quite a few open on nimman but down town.yellow and the like closed.

[Chiengmaijoe]

re

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

he has !

ron ( left ) was open tonight and talking to the new owner of my place bar but there were almost no customers anywhere in loy kroh or the bar boxing centre

dave2

Girlie bars in Chiang Mai have never been that popular, but under the current regime they might just as well pack up and close.

The funniest thing about Ron is watching him do the rounds on his bike checking out how busy the other bars are. What is the point? He reminds me of the supposedly true story of the rival bar owner in Glasgow getting his customers to check out business at the bar next door. The owner next door spotted the 'spy' and said to him "I make it 12 in the lounge and 15 in the bar, what was your count?'.

[cyberfarang]

re

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

he has !

ron ( left ) was open tonight and talking to the new owner of my place bar but there were almost no customers anywhere in loy kroh or the bar boxing centre

dave2

This is how it was when I was down there a little while ago. I have seen it quite before but never as dead as this.

I wonder how long they can continue on for with business being as slow as this?

[LivinLOS]

At least they can be sure of plenty of attention..

[dave2]

re

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Ba Ba Bo Bo bar is now on a month long sabbatical as well.

its closed yes !

but i this pile of rubble says its being re furbed / re modeld into something new coz no loony thai or farang would put money into doing a bar up now

i think the sign on the door says for rent / sale but i cant read it

dave2

[LannaGuy]

re

Sorry to hear about Big Ron, he cocked-a-snook at the Old Bill on a regular basis and upset quite a few locals, but I was rather fond of him. Hopefully he will bounce back.

he has !

ron ( left ) was open tonight and talking to the new owner of my place bar but there were almost no customers anywhere in loy kroh or the bar boxing centre

dave2

wow depressing and sorry for the girls and owners and well done Junta! more 'happiness' to the people

[MaeJoMTB]

i think the sign on the door says for rent / sale but i cant read it

dave2

It says

No eating, no loitering, no dumping rubbish in front of the door.

[khwaibah]

re

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Ba Ba Bo Bo bar is now on a month long sabbatical as well.

its closed yes !

but i this pile of rubble says its being re furbed / re modeld into something new coz no loony thai or farang would put money into doing a bar up now

i think the sign on the door says for rent / sale but i cant read it

dave2

My boss says. Do not eat sunflower seeds or set here. You make a mess.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Indeed.

And of course someone would spend money on it; that's a 30 million Baht location if the owner would ever let go of it, LOL.

Given their clientele, a slight format tweak could be a good thing. Their best days are probably ahead if they get it right.