SURVEY: Should Entertainment Establishments be allowed later closing?

[Scott]

Phuket is considering going to 4:00 a.m. closing for entertainment establishments.   Do you think a 4:00 a.m. should be approved nationwide for entertainment establishments?

Please feel free to leave a comment.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/968545-phuket-poll-does-patong-need-later-closing-times-for-bars-and-nightclubs/

[NoshowJones]

 I do not frequent these establishments, but can understand why people do, they are the reason lots of tourists come here, and while I'm here, I think they should be open every night with no exception for religious reasons, and in Bangkok and Pattaya, I cannot comment on other places in Thailand, and of course they should be open till 4am.

[Get Real]

Yeah, they can stay open until 06.00 or 24 hour. No problem, but it should be without the adult powerdrinkers with one or two chromosomes missing acting like retarted brats and/or violent behaviour.
We all know that is something which is never going to happen, so I guess the retarted rules and the time stays.

[Nurseynutcase]

I would go for 24 hour opening - or up to the owner of the establishment.

 

the only thing I would ask for is that the music is turned down considerably after midnight.

[DrTuner]

24h is ok as long as they aren't anywhere near me. The safe distance to a karaoke must be 10 miles or more, nobody can stand that horrid howling.

[Wilsonandson]

How long does it take to get drunk? I would go out at 8 or 9pm back in the UK. Bars would shut at 11pm then its off to a club until 1-2 in the morning and that's in a major city. Phuket is hardly Pattaya, it's a small island resort. Do holiday makers and islanders want drunks walking around making noise all night.

I've been to all the major island resorts in Thailand and all are being ruined by this entertainment side. Restaurants, fire shows and whisky buckets on the beach is one thing but full blown "Walking Streets" on a small island is another.

For example here's a video of Phuket's nightlife. If you want this open all night expect to see the same.

[Retiredandhappyhere]

I think that TAT should insist that, in its efforts to clean up Thailand, all bars should close at 10pm, and all sex establishments be closed down.  Then the PM would never have to follow Trump's example and consider building a wall around Thailand,  as nobody would be trying to get in.

 

If TAT has its way, the Government would never have the cash to build a wall anyway.

[elgordo38]

3 hours ago, possum1931 said:

 I do not frequent these establishments, but can understand why people do, they are the reason lots of tourists come here, and while I'm here, I think they should be open every night with no exception for religious reasons, and in Bangkok and Pattaya, I cannot comment on other places in Thailand, and of course they should be open till 4am.

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[Bluespunk]

Some people may never return home...

[Blue bruce]

For the 2.17 percent who do not want any entertainment districts.Ddo yourself and everyone else a favor. LEAVE

[oceanyachting]

Some bars already do. Those bars with sensible owners and sensible customers, and the police turn a blind eye as they are never called for any trouble so let people get on with it

 

[gk10002000]

goodness part of the fun of flying halfway around the world to Thailand was that a vacationer could get out and about and if a late night was wanted, so be it.  In Pattya it was often fun to maybe arrive at BKK on the 1 am flight from the states, take a taxi, check into the hotel and still go out!  Many outdoor street bars were quiet but open.  Or on any given night if restless or maybe after taking a long nap during the day and the body clock was a bit out of wack, head down to walking street and a few places were open.  I see no harm in late night at all. I don't want everything open late all night, but in certain areas, yes definitely

[IMA_FARANG]

Frankly since I don't normally go to such 'entertainment venues' anyhow I really don't care one way or the other.

So I decided to let local officials  make the decision locally and that was my choice.

 

[oceanyachting]

I appreciate some areas have a problem. There could be an additional 'Late licence' for those who have behaved for a trial period (a year?).

[The manic]

I cant believe how early Bangkok restaurants close. Some as early as 10pm!

[oceanyachting]

Manic, experience tells them when to close. Decent restaurant/kitchen staff are not cheap and if you don't expect sufficient trade after a certain time then you close

[toofarnorth]

36 minutes ago, IMA_FARANG said:

Frankly since I don't normally go to such 'entertainment venues' anyhow I really don't care one way or the other.

So I decided to let local officials  make the decision locally and that was my choice.

 

Yes I am the other one like minded , I don't know when the 2 bars in my neck of the woods close , sometimes a special do is put on and at midnight 2k from town music can be heard from tesaban but if I am not indoors by midnight I got lost coming home ( I am 70 tomorrow )

[oceanyachting]

Happy Birthday Toofarnorth.

My father used to say to me 'If your're not in bed by midnight then come home'

[toofarnorth]

5 minutes ago, oceanyachting said:

Happy Birthday Toofarnorth.

My father used to say to me 'If your're not in bed by midnight then come home'

Thanks for that oceanyachting , we will be pushing the barrel out next Saturday , full of home brew but don't tell Thaibev .

[DM07]

I don't mind them, being open 24/7...but...only if the working conditions for the workers get improved along with it!


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[oceanyachting]

I fail to see why they object to home brew beer. If it is then distilled - a different matter

[oceanyachting]

Yes, DM07. Those staff are on minimum wage. They can barely survive in expensive areas like Pattaya and Phuket

[Chicog]

They could start with Chiang Mai.

 

 

[toofarnorth]

2 minutes ago, oceanyachting said:

I fail to see why they object to home brew beer. If it is then distilled - a different matter

I did try Tiger beer then next day Federbrau to see what would go with my Aussie er.....diluted cream soda ( 4.2% ) and will try that beer from Makro in 1 litre tins.  In England I never ever drank bottled lager and I still don't Like it.  My home made ginger beer should go down well ( 4% ).

[oceanyachting]

I don't think regional minimum wages could work, but something is not right for low paid Thais

 

[elliss]

2 hours ago, Retiredandhappyhere said:

I think that TAT should insist that, in its efforts to clean up Thailand, 

 

 

      TAT ,  clean up in Thailand ?.   Quality tourist numbers  would  fall drastically .

Edited February 19, 2017 by elliss

[Phuket Man]

If anyone cannot shove enough alcohol down their necks by midnight they have a problem.

 

Maybe shift workers or people who work late might want a couple of pints before going home though. 

[oceanyachting]

Yes, Phuket man. If tourists cannot control themselves then we have tourist police. Why should the Thai who wants a drink after work suffer? Or even resposible foreigners should not suffer for the idiots

[Mook23]

Never been to these entertainment venues in thailand. I sleep at 11pm after 4-5 large leos and a good meal. So. They can stay open 24/7. I tried a small leo once and felt depressed. These venues so i was told charge 80thb for it? Nah. I want thailand to be cheap and relax...

[NoshowJones]

4 hours ago, Blue bruce said:

For the 2.17 percent who do not want any entertainment districts.Ddo yourself and everyone else a favor. LEAVE

The "if you don't like it go home" brigade strikes again, but this time I am in agreement.