rooster59 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Thailand to implement Alcohol sale stores following Scandinavian concept. BANGKOK:-- Since many outlets ignore the sale ban between midnight-11am and 2pm-5pm the government is starting state funded alcohol outlets. In a raft of measures in line with the government's desire to reduce alcohol related crime and health issues spokeswoman Praewphan Ponhpaiboon announced at a press briefing that the government will implement an alcohol sales policy similar to the Swedish "System Bolaget" wherein alcohol is only sold in designated stores. All alcohol sale will forbidden in other stores. There will be one outlet in every Ampur, so none have to worry about access to alcohol. She went on to say that citizens will only be able to use the store located in the Ampur where they are registered on a tabien baan, foreigners will need to provide their passport along with their latest immigration address report and are again only permitted to use the store in their registered area. There will be heavy penalties for those buying in bulk in order to re-sell on the black-market and limits will be set on the maximum single purchase although she did not elaborate on the potential sales limit. She also stated that the system could be expanded in future to cover other potentially harmful substances such as ED drugs like Viagra and its generic equivalents. Tenders are being invited from potential store operating companies who will be expected to implement the system in time for it to begin at the same time as the new exercise taxes on alcohol starts Oct 1st. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2017-04-01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericnoodeeka Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 not a chance in hell, never gonna happen. 1st october??? hahaSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guest Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 ... and in other news, Thailand has suggested that it would like to join the EU, given UK will depart in 2 years time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optad Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 They are not bots!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimjim1968 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 And what's on offer? Chang, Leo, Singha and Heinekien. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Reminds me of Abu Dhabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 So if a Thai or Farang travels within Thailand, they can not buy beer or liquor? Another well thought out plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songhua Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 1 minute ago, oldhippy said: So if a Thai or Farang travels within Thailand, they can not buy beer or liquor? Another well thought out plan. That sounds fair. The authorities are obviously aware that Thais are more able to handle their liquor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Going after the private business sectors profits and ensuring the tax collection. Didn't they talk about state run grocery stores coming awhile back? What's the political name for a society where the state operates all the enterprises like gas,electricity,water,transportation etc.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Great idea. Nice to see the Thai government doing something of benefit for their citizens for a change. [emoji2] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) It all started back at school when they failed to get a fair education because of the system, which hasn't changed since back then, so you have to give them credit for trying, "the wheels on the bus go round and round" Edited April 1, 2017 by 4MyEgo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black arab Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 This should be implmented immeadiately .........today in fact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinL Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) In the late 1970s, I visited a friend in Bombay (as it was then). He told me that, in order to buy alcohol, it was necessary to be registered as an alcoholic. Since he and his family were muslim and I had far better things to do than go on the booze on an 'exotic' holiday, it wasn't an issue. I've often wondered whether or not he was pulling my leg. I wouldn't be surprised to hear of something similar in Thailand - or is this another April Fools 'joke'? EDIT - If true, this could be the death knell for the likes of 'Wishbeer' who deliver to your door. Edited April 1, 2017 by MartinL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harada Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Another win for the likes of Vietnam and Burma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Nonsense this is true. The one they are building near Rachatewi in Bangkok is a drive through, no need to leave the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrissables Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 We know the date and significance of it. If the Thai government see's this it may give them ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Good Day today, very funny , 4Phone calls to buy my Swimming Pool .Thanks to........[emoji474]?♀️[emoji1434][emoji3]Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 (edited) 27 minutes ago, alex8912 said: Nonsense this is true. The one they are building near Rachatewi in Bangkok is a drive through, no need to leave the car! Sounds like australian idea more than swedish. Drive through bottle shops Edited April 1, 2017 by heybuz April fools day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 So the Government will have full control over what is sold and at what prices, I dont think that Makro,Big C,Tesco will be overjoyed by this,unless they are the ones to operate the monopoly's in each Ampur. I dont consume alcohol, but it looks like Thailand whats to be the nanny state Hub of S.E. Asia. regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 More chance of catching the Abbot and the Red Bull fugitive. It is beyond me that the authorities go public with these hair brain schemes and announcements without any diligence or thought! The Great Thailand Prohibition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maoro2013 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Well my shop has an alcohol licence, so it is to be cancelled thereby removing some of our family income and giving it to some big corporation? I don't think this has a chance in hell of being actually implemented. Other posters have raised some points which are issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanukjim Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 3 hours ago, ericnoodeeka said: not a chance in hell, never gonna happen. 1st october??? haha Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect The state of Utah had this type of alcohol control in the 1960s/70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayadon Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Yes! Ban prostitution, water throwing on Song Kran, and now ban alcohol so we can truly enjoy Thailand. 555 (Hey, fearless leaders, "leave it alone") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westsail Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Will exceptions to the maximum purchase limit be granted for registered alcoholics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Alberta had this system in the 80's. Maybe still has.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just bob Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 41 minutes ago, sanukjim said: The state of Utah had this type of alcohol control in the 1960s/70s. It still has it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ftpjtm Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 The State of New Hampshire handles sale of all but beer and wine that way. Actually the New Hampshire State stores draw a lot of out state traffic because they are tax exempt and prices are quite reasonable. We usually shop there rather than at the airport duty free shop before coming to Thailand. Other thoughts, if passed as written above, the need for 7/11's in Thailand would be reduced by a third. And imagine the competition to get the license to run/profit from the one and only liquor shop in the Ampur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 There just maybe another coup to stop this government from continuing to make sudden/drastic changes at the drop of a hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Jimjim1968 said: And what's on offer? Chang, Leo, Singha and Heinekien. WOULD BE BETTER TO -- LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT, Introduce a 0 tolerance on public holidays. Privatising the sale of alcohol to a privileged few is what this so called government is preaching is not going to happen across the board.. The seven /11 and all others will never bow to this stupid idea. It would create anarchy , owe sorry we already have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 I believe they are the only ones also who will be stocking the products from the Italian spaghetti trees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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