AlexCanada Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 I understand it is a National holiday and they can't serve alcohol. does that mean all bars are closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lantern Posted July 10, 2016 Share Posted July 10, 2016 Well they were last year, that's why I'm arriving on the 21st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Officially yes, bars will all be closed. However, as always on the Buddha days if you look around you'll find places that are open and serving beer out of coffee mugs. No lights or music though, so you have to be pretty desperate to want to drink out on those days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCanada Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Thanks for the replies. Just to clarify it's only bars serving alcohol that close. Shopping malls all remain open, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) Shopping malls all remain open, right? Open and jam packed as crazy like the whole town, traffic like mad and so on. Loooong weekend starting Friday night, July 15. 18 being an extra day off for the privileged (government officers, bankers etc.). Some "events" during the period (forgot what is was) to add to the chaos. I would evacuate. I arrive on 24 Edited July 11, 2016 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunLover2 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Become a proper Prepper and stock up with double the amount of alcohol you think you will need. Two days = long time. SL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody1 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Dear God, the same holidays, in the same country result in the same bar closures every year! Why does anyone need to start a panic thread regarding it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCanada Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 Dear God, the same holidays, in the same country result in the same bar closures every year! Why does anyone need to start a panic thread regarding it?? Sorry. I just moved here this year and did not know there were old threads on same holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lor Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Prime minister announced that the 15th is now National no alcohol day. The police have just told us we have to close at midnight on the 14th. Looks like this month will loose money again. So many days the bar has to close but still have to pay salaries, rent, water etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMangosteen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Prime minister announced that the 15th is now National no alcohol day. The police have just told us we have to close at midnight on the 14th. Looks like this month will loose money again. So many days the bar has to close but still have to pay salaries, rent, water etc Most bars don't pay the girls on holidays. Don't be fooled mates. They aren't even legally employed at said bars. To make matters even worse, said bars want barfines on holidays if the girl gets lucky or was barfined the night prior. It's a wicked world even without the alcohol. Add alcohol and drugs to the mix and you've got it, Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMangosteen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Looks like this month will loose money again. There are several new automobile franchises opening up south of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road. Perhaps you should choose a new line of work and/or invest in something outside the world of prostitution, alcohol and drugs? Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMangosteen Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 So many days the bar has to close but still have to pay salaries, rent, water etc Seems like the water bill would be lower since you won't have to spray every Aussie and English arse in Pattaya on those days you are closed? Or do you have workers living at the bar? Thanks for any clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Get ready for the avalanche of "If you can't go without for 2 days" posts from the self righteous holier than thou brigade I don't often drink alcohol but when I do it's often planned, so I still find it useful to know about these days in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanrchase Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Good to know. Will have to start sobering up ready for the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Get ready for the avalanche of "If you can't go without for 2 days" posts from the self righteous holier than thou brigade I don't know about doing without, but I seriously wonder about anyone that can't plan around 2 days where they can't buy booze. Especially with liquor stores on every block and smartphones in every pocket. With alarm functions.Business idea: How about an app that beeps every time you get near a liquor store in the days just before Thailand goes dry? I'll be rich! Rich, I tell you. Edited July 12, 2016 by impulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisinth Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Prime minister announced that the 15th is now National no alcohol day. The police have just told us we have to close at midnight on the 14th. Looks like this month will loose money again. So many days the bar has to close but still have to pay salaries, rent, water etc Most bars don't pay the girls on holidays. Don't be fooled mates. They aren't even legally employed at said bars. To make matters even worse, said bars want barfines on holidays if the girl gets lucky or was barfined the night prior. It's a wicked world even without the alcohol. Add alcohol and drugs to the mix and you've got it, Pattaya. What are you talking about? Lor has a valid point in what he is saying, for all bar owners, Falang & Thai. There are enough days already in lost revenue without additional self-appointed days of closing. Nothing to do with bar fines on holidays (decent bars would be shut anyway) or girls working in the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandLOS Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Officially yes, bars will all be closed. However, as always on the Buddha days if you look around you'll find places that are open and serving beer out of coffee mugs. No lights or music though, so you have to be pretty desperate to want to drink out on those days. Or an active alcoholic, which accounts for most of the people starting these threads over and over again. For goodness sake, how can closed bars for 2 days on a Mon and Tue be a problem to any normal human being? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Dear God, the same holidays, in the same country result in the same bar closures every year! Why does anyone need to start a panic thread regarding it?? Why would any one assume asking for confirmation about the alcohol ban is panicking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissAndry Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) For goodness sake, how can closed bars for 2 days on a Mon and Tue be a problem to any normal human being? For a bar owner, 3 days closed in a month is a potential 10% loss in earnings. (15, 19, 20) Edited July 12, 2016 by MissAndry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 As per usual, will be hiding under my bed until all the shouting stops....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Shopping malls all remain open, right?Open and jam packed as crazy like the whole town, traffic like mad and so on.Loooong weekend starting Friday night, July 15. 18 being an extra day off for the privileged (government officers, bankers etc.). Some "events" during the period (forgot what is was) to add to the chaos. I would evacuate. I arrive on 24 Pattaya marathon on Sunday i believe which means problems in the morning as they start early. On a related subject are there closures for referendum voting - on elections it is no alcohol on election day (7th Aug) but they have an advanced voting day a week before as well which is dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 ...however..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naroge Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I assume OP refers to July 18 & 19 (not 19 & 20). As July 19 is a Buddhist holiday it is alcohol free day. But July 18 is a "special holiday" so I assume alcohol can be served. Correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I assume OP refers to July 18 & 19 (not 19 & 20). As July 19 is a Buddhist holiday it is alcohol free day. But July 18 is a "special holiday" so I assume alcohol can be served. Correct? 19th = Asahna Bucha = Closed 20th = Buddhist Lent = Closed 18th ought to be open as its only a "bridge" holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WishWashMan Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Prime minister announced that the 15th is now National no alcohol day. The police have just told us we have to close at midnight on the 14th. Looks like this month will loose money again. So many days the bar has to close but still have to pay salaries, rent, water etc You own a Pattaya beer bar? hahahahahahahahahahaha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I am a non drinker, do not go into bars. but IMO the Thai government is wrong when it closes bars for religious or political reasons. They give no thought to tourists who come to Thailand for entertainment in bars. Do they really want tourists here at all? Do they give no thought to businesses who need their custom? Why should bar owners lose two nights business because of politicians who have little common sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Officially yes, bars will all be closed. However, as always on the Buddha days if you look around you'll find places that are open and serving beer out of coffee mugs. No lights or music though, so you have to be pretty desperate to want to drink out on those days. Wrong. Why should people who travel thousands of miles for a two or three week holiday have to put up with the inconvenience of maybe staying in their hotels? It is nothing to do with anyone being desperate for a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Dear God, the same holidays, in the same country result in the same bar closures every year! Why does anyone need to start a panic thread regarding it?? Sorry. I just moved here this year and did not know there were old threads on same holiday. "Why does anyone need to start a panic thread regarding it??" I would not bother about it, there are thousands of Thaivisa members who come and go all the time, so it is expected that threads from the past will always be there, threads about everything, not just holidays. Why should anyone complain? Just move on to the next topic if it bores you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Looks like this month will loose money again. There are several new automobile franchises opening up south of Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road. Perhaps you should choose a new line of work and/or invest in something outside the world of prostitution, alcohol and drugs? Best of luck. Don't be so selfish, If you don't like bars and prostitution, that's fine, but don't start condemning others who do. I don't go to bars, unless there is live music that I like, and do not drink or use prostitutes, but I have nothing against those who do, unless of course they get drunk, and cause trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) wow one idiot on here, when you think that is funny ha ha ha ha, can take the piss out of a guy who has a bar, and will suffer loss of earnings, get a life you saddo, Edited July 12, 2016 by mercman24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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