natway09 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Easy, go down & buy your weekend supplies now. This holiday has always been in effect. My observations though is that the "no alcohol lobby" here is getting stronger & has the ear of the big chief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffian Dick Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 17 hours ago, Sydebolle said: All those enjoying a drink can do so 24/7 in Cambodia, Laos and/or Burma; all those Buddhist countries never heard of Lord Buddha's suggestion to the Thais on "no booze". Just in case you care to know............ Gosh, that's up to them isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George FmplesdaCosteedback Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Stock up is the answer. Mom & Pop stores can get away with it as they have not got electronic tills, just a cash drawer and a calculator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLobster Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Thanks for the reminder but what about the tourists that have paid a premium to come to Thailand for their holiday? I'm sure that TAT will sort it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SovietChild Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 6:24 AM, stephen tracy said: This is unfair to Thai non-observant Muslims. Is that so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawker9000 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 17 hours ago, stephen tracy said: So you recommend going on holiday and drinking in your room? Sounds like a fun holiday! And not all Thais are Buddhist so why should they not be allowed to order a beer in restaurant/bar? Why don't you get a grip and grow up a little? No. You really should work on your reading skills. Maybe repeat the third grade... But in your case, that would require some growing up, obviously. Maybe more than a little... What I SAID was, that you could drink in your room rather than out in public for the 1 or 2 days of the Thai religious observance. You apparently not only can't read, but have trouble with counting also. One....two...three... Get it? One day. Maybe two days. (It's ok to use your fingers) In the advanced class, you could even work out the duration in hours and minutes! Woohoo! Not all Thais are Buddhist, but that's got absolutely nothing to do with YOU. Yes, I know. EVERYTHING's about YOU. Well, not in Thailand really. If every single day of your holiday absolutely requires drinking in bars, then maybe you could add some internet skills to your woefully limited repertoire, and, between liver check-ups, learn to search out their holidays and booze bans ahead of time so you can make a more informed travel decision. I realize thinking past that next bender may be something of an ordeal, but you should try anyway. Who knows - when they find out you're not coming, maybe they'll declare a long weekend or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Only read the first page. Please try to be a little respectful of the Buddhist Holiday and culture. Even if others aren't. If everyone jumps off a bridge, will you too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/5/2017 at 6:18 AM, Sydebolle said: All those enjoying a drink can do so 24/7 in Cambodia, Laos and/or Burma; all those Buddhist countries never heard of Lord Buddha's suggestion to the Thais on "no booze". Just in case you care to know............ Actually Buddha discouraged intoxication. It's a basic precept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 9:43 PM, William C F Pierce said: Wrong! The muslim religion bans the buying of alcohol completely. Sorry, no. It bans the consumption of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lammbock Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 My guess is that most bars will close for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 54 minutes ago, oldhippy said: I fully agree with you joe. Religious nutters are everywhere. And to think that one of their great examples turned water into wine. If nothing else I think it's a reminder that alcohol abuse is rampant and epidemic. Restricting sales hopefully sends a message to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Message to me is drink more this weekend, screw their advice and opression Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyg Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Just now, Orton Rd said: Message to me is drink more this weekend, screw their advice and opression I think you should not only drink more this weekend but everyday. Lot's more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, hawker9000 said: No. You really should work on your reading skills. Maybe repeat the third grade... But in your case, that would require some growing up, obviously. Maybe more than a little... What I SAID was, that you could drink in your room rather than out in public for the 1 or 2 days of the Thai religious observance. You apparently not only can't read, but have trouble with counting also. One....two...three... Get it? One day. Maybe two days. (It's ok to use your fingers) In the advanced class, you could even work out the duration in hours and minutes! Woohoo! Not all Thais are Buddhist, but that's got absolutely nothing to do with YOU. Yes, I know. EVERYTHING's about YOU. Well, not in Thailand really. If every single day of your holiday absolutely requires drinking in bars, then maybe you could add some internet skills to your woefully limited repertoire, and, between liver check-ups, learn to search out their holidays and booze bans ahead of time so you can make a more informed travel decision. I realize thinking past that next bender may be something of an ordeal, but you should try anyway. Who knows - when they find out you're not coming, maybe they'll declare a long weekend or something! I think it's more about the principle. I'm sure many posters who think it's absurd to ban the sale of alcohol for religious reasons see it as an infringement on your basic rights. My missus (who is Thai) doesn't much care to be treated like a child. She's actually become less religious as she's got older as she's talked issues over in a adult-like manner. She's at the state now where she's realised that you shouldn't expect a reward for doing good things. Expect nothing in return and feel happy that you've done a nice thing. If you can't explain why something is a good idea, it probably isn't. But you're welcome to apply it to yourself. Do foreigners have a right to say how the country is run? No. Should foreigners have the right to discuss a subject with other foreigners on a forum in English? Absolutely. The best disinfectant is sunlight. Let people express their ideas, and let other readers judge for themselves if their points warrant recognition or dismissal. Never use the the tired old line "That's the way it is!". It's a cop-out. Edited July 6, 2017 by rkidlad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 38 minutes ago, Orton Rd said: Message to me is drink more this weekend, screw their advice and opression Message to me is drink less so I can screw more. Same same but different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 42 minutes ago, joeyg said: If nothing else I think it's a reminder that alcohol abuse is rampant and epidemic. Restricting sales hopefully sends a message to some. If nothing else I think it's a reminder that religion abuse is rampant and epidemic. Restricting preaching would hopefully send a message to some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 8:24 PM, stephen tracy said: This is unfair to Thai non-observant Muslims. unfair to all non-buddhists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, YetAnother said: unfair to all non-buddhists It's unfair to anyone who enjoys being an adult and making their own life choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 04/07/2017 at 8:24 PM, stephen tracy said: This is unfair to Thai non-observant Muslims. And tourists arriving on holiday this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhippy Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 1 hour ago, rkidlad said: It's unfair to anyone who enjoys being an adult and making their own life choices. Now that comment is being unfair to most Thais. Sorry. I got carried away. I'm having problems with my Thai wife, see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puwa Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 It's not a particularly elegant or practical measure, but on the other hand, the country is overrun by drunks both domestic and imported, so drying a few of them out for a day or two is probably good for public health and safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexjnr555 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 6:45 PM, InMyShadow said: Why not just ban booze for the whole 3 months.. It's going to happen eventually As if it will. Daft comment by a questionable mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexjnr555 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 If you don't like it here, nor respect the Thai culture, then leave it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexjnr555 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 A bit of planning never hurt anyone. If you want to drink this weekend, buy the grog on Friday night from 7-11. Voila!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 If you don't like it here, nor respect the Thai culture, then leave it.That's not much help to tourists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, dexjnr555 said: If you don't like it here, nor respect the Thai culture, then leave it. Not much to respect about Thai culture, but people can put up with it and have every right to complain about repressive melding into people's private activities by self appointed politicians Edited July 6, 2017 by Orton Rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantSpell Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 9:46 PM, Nowisee said: On banned days, easy to drop into the local mom and pop shop, stuff the beers into the back pack, pay and slip out the door with a bag of snacks... everyone's happy. It is indeed a good move from the government... Make sure that all the booze cash of the country goes to the people (mom and pop), rather than to CP's 7/11... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 57 minutes ago, Puwa said: It's not a particularly elegant or practical measure, but on the other hand, the country is overrun by drunks both domestic and imported, so drying a few of them out for a day or two is probably good for public health and safety. The "drunks both domestic and imported" will buy their booze in advance, so it changes nothing. Tourists wanting a few drinks will be annoyed, as will 'locals' that prefer to drink whilst socialising in restaurants/bars. Banning booze sales on certain days just seems a bit pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 56 minutes ago, CantSpell said: It is indeed a good move from the government... Make sure that all the booze cash of the country goes to the people (mom and pop), rather than to CP's 7/11... Good point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtom Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 The only positive about this rule is that some bar/restaurant/etc. staff will get some well-earned holidays, most have to work through all holidays without proper compensation, unlike all the factory/office/government employees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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