cyberfarang Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I intend to be in town on the 31st with some visiting friends to see in the New Year. Will the bar early closing times still be enforced? Or considering this is a festive occasion, will the bars be allowed to remain open later than 12.00am? Otherwise if everything is closed by midnight, it`s not going to be much fun if nowhere to go for some drinks and just roaming about aimlessly looking for some watering holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbo123 Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 I saw signs that there is "countdown" at Tapae gate, but at the same time that signs said it's an alcohol free zone. So I would just stay home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Not everything will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOxon Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I've been told that the bars will not be able to sell alcohol on NYE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 35 minutes ago, DavidOxon said: I've been told that the bars will not be able to sell alcohol on NYE You clearly have been told a lot of stupid sheet which for some unfathomable reason you choose to repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiscot Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 The bars will be open as long as they want it was the same at songkran & loy krathong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idman Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Bars open very good news but NO <deleted> FIREWORKS????? To replace that event we can partake in a nationwide prayer ceremony. Talk about going from extreme to another. Only in Thailand could take such an action. I will defy the authorities and light some firecrackers I still have.Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-L09 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brommers Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 A bar owner with whom I had lunch today said that he has been told by the police that he can stay open beyond midnight, but that he will only be made aware of the final closing time during the day of Dec 31st. So it looks like people can still enjoy the countdown and some more drinking time beyond that. His bar is in the area close to the Night Market and the river and he maintains a good working relationship with the BiB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 ^^ Bottle of Jack when they come knockin 'working relationship'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 27/12/2016 at 8:56 AM, Dante99 said: You clearly have been told a lot of stupid sheet which for some unfathomable reason you choose to repeat. Yes wot a load of nonsense. All Bars will be open New Yrs Eve an will continue after midnight inc clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 A lot of the bars, particularly off main roads open beyond midnight regularly now anyway. They're usually even more liberal with enforcement on NYE, I'd expect many to be open until 1-2 am minimum, that is the ones who are closing at midnight now, others could well be open even later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy851 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Likely most major bars in most major cities. Thais celebrate new year like everone else, just that they have 2 new years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, daveAustin said: ^^ Bottle of Jack when they come knockin 'working relationship'? What?? No brown envelope? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 23 hours ago, brommers said: A bar owner with whom I had lunch today said that he has been told by the police that he can stay open beyond midnight, but that he will only be made aware of the final closing time during the day of Dec 31st. So it looks like people can still enjoy the countdown and some more drinking time beyond that. His bar is in the area close to the Night Market and the river and he maintains a good working relationship with the BiB. I often wonder what business it is of the police and army what hours someone wants to operate their business. It's all about controlling people I suppose, with a nice little earner if the situation presents itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 There's more to life than booze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LammyTS1 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Why would bars close early for new year? All the bars I know are open as normal including the 24/7 bars. Some are having parties well into the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 47 minutes ago, dotpoom said: There's more to life than booze. Indeed, both food and alcohol are called for on new years eve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Are you s*i*t*n* me, of course they are ! This is the biggest day in the entire year, and it WILL be celebrated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyR101 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 It depends a lot on which City you are in. Chiang Mai, home of the Shinawatras, doesn't get any favours these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I will likely be asleep long before midnight. Have a young son so no bars and taking anti inflammation meds for a tendon in my leg so no alcohol. But you all have a Happy New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeab1980 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 27/12/2016 at 9:29 AM, idman said: Bars open very good news but NO <deleted> FIREWORKS????? To replace that event we can partake in a nationwide prayer ceremony. Talk about going from extreme to another. Only in Thailand could take such an action. I will defy the authorities and light some firecrackers I still have. Sent from my HUAWEI MT7-L09 using Thaivisa Connect mobile app And that makes you feel good does it there is reason why no fireworks this year. You want fireworks go another country or respect the reason why no fireworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 4 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: It's all about controlling people Jumped off the page at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 5 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I often wonder what business it is of the police and army what hours someone wants to operate their business. It's all about controlling people I suppose, with a nice little earner if the situation presents itself. Much as I generally like your idea of a conspiracy theory, most societies have restrictions on the sale of alcohol. One thing we can agree on though, is that it should be no business of the army. Civil society should debate and legislate for such matters in a democratic fashion. My hope for 2017 is that the rules and restrictions for New Years Eve 2018 are decided by democratically elected bodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthai Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 On 12/27/2016 at 4:54 AM, brommers said: A bar owner with whom I had lunch today said that he has been told by the police that he can stay open beyond midnight, but that he will only be made aware of the final closing time during the day of Dec 31st. So it looks like people can still enjoy the countdown and some more drinking time beyond that. His bar is in the area close to the Night Market and the river and he maintains a good working relationship with the BiB. Typically they have been allowed to stay open until 4am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Some coal and a nice bottle of 12 yo malt then some first fitting after midnight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 No fireworks and keep the noise down, apart from that it's business as normal...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 8 hours ago, millwall_fan said: Much as I generally like your idea of a conspiracy theory, most societies have restrictions on the sale of alcohol. One thing we can agree on though, is that it should be no business of the army. Civil society should debate and legislate for such matters in a democratic fashion. My hope for 2017 is that the rules and restrictions for New Years Eve 2018 are decided by democratically elected bodies. Agreed. What I think though is totally unacceptable is when - I'm talking Bangkok - the police have gone into tourist bar areas and demanded they close at, say, midnight, instead of 2 or 3am, simply because they can and with absolutely no compensation to the business owners. While those running a legal business were targeted, those running illegal street bars were allowed to operate until dawn. Now at least the army seems to have corrected that. Orient Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louse1953 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 14 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said: I often wonder what business it is of the police and army what hours someone wants to operate their business. It's all about controlling people I suppose, with a nice little earner if the situation presents itself. I think it's called Licencing Laws.You would have them in the your country of origin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 57 minutes ago, louse1953 said: I think it's called Licencing Laws.You would have them in the your country of origin. Where I come from the law is laid down by parliament and not enforced at the whim of local police districts. In this instance, see post #8, the police will let a bar owner know on the day what time they will be allowed to remain open. So it has nothing at all to do with licensing laws, only with what the police decide at the last minute. Great for organising staff and for customers not knowing what is going on - hence the original post. Other times, during elections and certain holidays, one police district will ignore bars opening and others will insist on them being closed. Again, nothing to do with licensing laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante99 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Bangkok Barry said: Where I come from the law is laid down by parliament and not enforced at the whim of local police districts. In this instance, see post #8, the police will let a bar owner know on the day what time they will be allowed to remain open. So it has nothing at all to do with licensing laws, only with what the police decide at the last minute. Great for organising staff and for customers not knowing what is going on - hence the original post. Other times, during elections and certain holidays, one police district will ignore bars opening and others will insist on them being closed. Again, nothing to do with licensing laws. Did somebody tell you that here was going to be like where you come from? Did somebody tell you that here was going to be any different than it is? Or is it about your assumptions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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