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.

 

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?

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...

 

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 

On 7/4/2017 at 6:24 AM, stephen tracy said:

This is unfair to Thai non-observant Muslims.

Is that so? 

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!

 

 

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?

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.

 

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.

My guess is that most bars will close for the weekend.

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.

 

Message to me is drink more this weekend, screw their advice and opression

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!

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. 

 

 

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.

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.

On 7/4/2017 at 8:24 PM, stephen tracy said:

This is unfair to Thai non-observant Muslims.

unfair to all non-buddhists

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. 

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.

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?

 

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.

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.

If you don't like it here, nor respect the Thai culture, then leave it.

A bit of planning never hurt anyone. If you want to drink this weekend, buy the grog on Friday night from 7-11. Voila!!!

If you don't like it here, nor respect the Thai culture, then leave it.

That's not much help to tourists!

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 

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... 

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.

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! 

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.