PomPui Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) I have been told by multiple people that from Friday 6pm till Sunday 10am is no alcohol sales but have yet to read it anywhere online. Has anyone else heard the same? Edited August 2, 2016 by PomPui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I have heard a few differing but similar versions and would like to know exactly what the story is. Sigh......there's never a mod around when you need one.........what do we pay them for I want to know ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Sumo Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Another dry day, another thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPui Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, Agent Sumo said: Another dry day, another thread I could not find a thread with the answer so I thought I would ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Saturday Aug 6, 18:00h (6 PM) to Sunday Aug 7, 24h (midnight). It is a rule from the election law. On Sun Aug 7 there is the national referendum on the constitution draft. Discussed in other threads already. Edited August 2, 2016 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PomPui Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 3 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Saturday Aug 6, 18:00h (6 PM) to Sunday Aug 7, 24h (midnight). It is a rule from the election law. On Sun Aug 7 there is the national referendum on the constitution draft. Thanks :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Okay so there is a window of time between 17:00 and 18: to go get some beer at 7/11. Once again good luck making it through this boys. I will see you on the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 No Booze ban? What great news.....any chance to extend it to the end of the year?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlQaholic Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Betta stock up on the booozzz then..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 There seems to be a bit of an obsession with alcohol among a good few TV posters. As an ex-drunk myself it would never occur to me to post about the topic of "no alcohol days" on a Forum when I was an active drinker (if one existed then). Instead, I would just be getting on with the business of stacking up with supplies to cover me for that day (and the next morning). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2015 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I take it the owners or the government will be paying/compensating the employees of the Bars for the time off, Holiday Pay ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bark Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I heard that if you bring a bottle, they will let you vote ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 (edited) OP, thanks for the heads up. I only keep 2 or 3 beers on hand so I now know to get a few extras Friday before 6pm. Feel sorry for those who depend on selling beer for a living. Feel sorry for the drinkers who signed up for tourism months ago with no knowledge of alcohol free days as they walk off the plane. Tourist can not vote so shouldn't be deprived of buying beers, etc... Edited August 3, 2016 by IAMHERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2015 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Can some one tell me why they have a ban on alcohol sales, I do understand basically if it's a religious day, but Elections ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Quote a few extras Friday before 6pm. Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Booze calendar http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex2015 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, csabo said: Booze calendar http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ I referred to that info but they probably didn't know about he Referendum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 13 minutes ago, Alex2015 said: I referred to that info but they probably didn't know about he Referendum. Wait! There's a Refer End also??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Thanks for the info. Don't forget Friday 12 is the Queens birthday too. The bar I'm going this Friday will be closed next Friday because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 ...I have a 13-year old bottle of 100 Piper that I could be encouraged to part with..... ...doesn't age in the bottle though....does it 'keep'....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The official reason for the ban on voting days is for voters "to keep a clear head!" Any bars closed on Friday 12th will be voluntary. There is no official ban on royal birthdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapelroad Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 1 hour ago, alien365 said: Thanks for the info. Don't forget Friday 12 is the Queens birthday too. The bar I'm going this Friday will be closed next Friday because of this. Yes, this was not normally a no alcohol day, neither was the king's birthday. The last time it was enforced was 2005, Now, the powers that be have decided that it should again become an abstention day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 As far as I can see from the various websites, there is no change in the sale of alcohol on August 12th. I've since asked the policeman who lives a couple of houses from me (not sure of his rank but he has pips on his shoulder) and he has said that there is no mandatory alcohol ban. Some local police forces may issue a ban but in the main, any closure is voluntary and out of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Gold Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 I am happy to report that most everyday is an alcohol free day for me now. No more aching head, feel like a new more energetic person, improved stamina and strength, not to mention the money saved so I can contribute to more Thai ladies retirement funds. I heard that "Beefeater's Gin" stock took a hit when I gave up gin and tonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman24 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 cant find my post. so if this is a duplicate sorry.i did say i wonder why Hilary 4 is open on the Sunday (probably all Hilary bars) when Sunday is the voting day and no alcohol sales until mid night on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 11 hours ago, dotpoom said: There seems to be a bit of an obsession with alcohol among a good few TV posters. As an ex-drunk myself it would never occur to me to post about the topic of "no alcohol days" on a Forum when I was an active drinker (if one existed then). Instead, I would just be getting on with the business of stacking up with supplies to cover me for that day (and the next morning). Many of us do not sit at home and drink but prefer going out to bars/pubs and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza40 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 8 hours ago, HHTel said: The official reason for the ban on voting days is for voters "to keep a clear head!" Any bars closed on Friday 12th will be voluntary. There is no official ban on royal birthdays. I do wonder if abstaining from alcohol before voting will make any difference to the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 On 03/08/2016 at 5:03 AM, anotheruser said: Okay so there is a window of time between 17:00 and 18: to go get some beer at 7/11. Once again good luck making it through this boys. I will see you on the other side. ..earlier in the day from 11am to 2pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJGreen Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Many of us do not sit at home and drink but prefer going out to bars/pubs and the like. Many of us prefer not to drink at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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