webfact Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Patong nightlife operators fear ‘return of bribes’ The Phuket News Signs promoting alcohol hang above tourists on bustling Soi Sea Dragon, off Bangla Rd in Patong. Photo: The Phuket News / file PHUKET: The President of the Patong Entertainment Association (PEBA) has voiced his concern that nightlife operators will again be called on to pay bribes in order to take advantage of late trading, while supporting a call for venues operating in dedicated zones to be exempt from punishment under the alcohol-promotion laws. As recently as November, PEBA members, which represent about 400 entertainment venues in Patong, filed another petition calling for Bangkok officials to make late-trading legal. The request is a way to end the ongoing “pay for play” racketeering by officials who collect bribes from venues in order to stay open late, Mr Weerawit repeated. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-nightlife-operators-fear-return-of-bribes-65472.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-01-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracker1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Oh so there was no corruption for some venues previously wonder who owned them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oziex1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Call their bluff and close early. If it loses tourists they will sort this real quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I thought that one only fears, when in doubt ?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Happens in all other night ventures.....and I don't believe it's ever stopped in Phuket! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Presto Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Just wondering ... does PEBA stand for Patong Entertainment Bribing Association? Just wondering ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Here we go again- commence the battle between the 'just'go out earlys' and 'but we're on holidayers'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Patong officials just want to be the same as other officials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 42 minutes ago, alant said: Patong officials just want to be the same as other officials Rich from envelopes, 555? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sorry. It is hard to even relate to this tale or the current woes. From my point of view, Patong is a boil on the face of Thailand. I am not being judgmental about the "industry", nor about bars or clubs. But, that place is a blight. From the 200 baht plus drinks, to the 1500 baht bar fines, to the 4,000 baht, and up, short time women, it is all a case of something spinning wildly out of control. This poster will not miss Patong, when it finally disappears into oblivion, and feels no sympathy for it's current plight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Tis Ok Guys, spidermike007 is just having one of those bad hair days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroud Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 17 hours ago, Presto said: Just wondering ... does PEBA stand for Patong Entertainment Bribing Association? Just wondering ... More like the "Police Entertainment Bribing Association". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 7 hours ago, spidermike007 said: Sorry. It is hard to even relate to this tale or the current woes. From my point of view, Patong is a boil on the face of Thailand. I am not being judgmental about the "industry", nor about bars or clubs. But, that place is a blight. From the 200 baht plus drinks, to the 1500 baht bar fines, to the 4,000 baht, and up, short time women, it is all a case of something spinning wildly out of control. This poster will not miss Patong, when it finally disappears into oblivion, and feels no sympathy for it's current plight. I knew we were missing one of these posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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