rooster59 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 24-hour alcohol ban for election By The Nation Thais go to the polls on Sunday for the first time since 2011, which also means there will be a 24-hour alcohol ban this weekend. Alcohol sales and distribution will be forbidden from 6pm on Saturday to 6pm on Sunday. Officials say weddings, parties and other celebrations can still be organised for these dates but there must be no alcohol served or consumed. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30366322 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-03-23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Copy & paste the replies from last week's thread, to save people the time typing ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Bodoh Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 24-hour alcohol ban for election Noooooooooo!!!!!!! We are all going to die!!!!!!! (Er... Ahem... Sorry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonhia Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Why ban tourists or ex-pats from drinking? Ok, people could stock up and consume in private, but surely a ban is not nessesary, is it? I would not be surprised if social dating sites are red hot during the 24 hour ban, with individuals such as bar girls etc... trying to make up for lose of potential earnings. With today's technology, voting is possible on-line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGareth2 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Sonhia said: I would not be surprised if social dating sites are red hot during the 24 hour ban, with individuals such as bar girls etc... trying to make up for lose of potential earnings. any links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinobot Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 THIS IS KILLING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: Officials say weddings, parties and other celebrations can still be organised for these dates but there must be no alcohol served or consumed. So the ban includes drinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Stock up boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Wicket Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Officials say weddings, parties and other celebrations can still be organised for these dates but there must be no alcohol served or consumed Why is this the case? It's effectively stating that nobody is allowed to drink for 24 hours. A party isn't selling alcohol it's giving it away for free, same with some weddings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Wicket Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I've got a licensed bar in my house and I've got a big party organised tomorrow. The gates at the front will be locked but could I still be prosecuted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 I have been told Mixx is open. If not, and Thermae is closed, bet there will be some street bargains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenewgoo Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said: 24-hour alcohol ban for election Noooooooooo!!!!!!! We are all going to die!!!!!!! (Er... Ahem... Sorry) We're all going to die in Chiang Mai anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 5 hours ago, rooster59 said: Thais go to the polls on Sunday for the first time since 2011, which also means there will be a 24-hour alcohol ban this weekend. ...and just when the country really needs a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netease Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Sticky Wicket said: I've got a licensed bar in my house and I've got a big party organised tomorrow. The gates at the front will be locked but could I still be prosecuted?? Off topic whats the purpose of having to have a licence for a bar in a house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattd Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 hours ago, Sticky Wicket said: Officials say weddings, parties and other celebrations can still be organised for these dates but there must be no alcohol served or consumed Why is this the case? It's effectively stating that nobody is allowed to drink for 24 hours. A party isn't selling alcohol it's giving it away for free, same with some weddings. This is a new thing, never seen them say that alcohol cannot be consumed and it would be extremely difficult, if not impossible to enforce!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 We residents can and have made preparations, but tourists don’t have this flexibility. They will think what a backward and unwelcoming country for holiday makers. Typical Thai legislative inflexibility. Other countries can trust their citizens to exercise their rights to vote without banning alcohol, is this really Thailand 4.0 or Thailand 1899? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 town shut down again,just have to go to the outside of town open there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Most of my local restaurants have said they're closing tonight due to the ban so well done the government on costing people their living. I, like many, have already prepared and bought a few of these bad boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 4 hours ago, Sticky Wicket said: I've got a licensed bar in my house and I've got a big party organised tomorrow. The gates at the front will be locked but could I still be prosecuted?? I think you might be on a bit of a Sticky Wicket, with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 13 minutes ago, alien365 said: Most of my local restaurants have said they're closing tonight due to the ban so well done the government on costing people their living. I, like many, have already prepared and bought a few of these bad boys. Not seen that one before. Like the Snowy Weizen, so will look out for it. Cheers ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterb17 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 45 minutes ago, Netease said: Off topic whats the purpose of having to have a licence for a bar in a house One can only presume that : 1. You don’t actually live here? 2. You don’t quite understand the licensing laws 3. You don’t understand the sarcasm / wit on this truly fabulous forum. 4. Actually you are quite clever and this a double whammy sarcastic post. ( doubtful) I am off to an Aussie BBQ on Sunday ( true) it’s going to be fun. Because of the election the Aussies have promised only to serve home made lemonade ( true) but it might have a bit of a kick . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien365 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, Samuel Smith said: Not seen that one before. Like the Snowy Weizen, so will look out for it. Cheers ???? I found it in Tesco. It's not as cloudy as snowy but it's got a nice hint of lime which I think works well in this climate. Now if only they sold some Taddy beers here, or a pint of Settle blonde... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salavan Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Should ban it 365 days a year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keystonecoppers2 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Oh Salavan! Go back and hide under your stone. Nobody needs a killjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Lucky for me it isn't on one of my usual nights out at the local water-hole, personally the sooner this election is over and these clowns move on to perhaps retirement all together, the better we will all be, me thinks ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 5 hours ago, Nyezhov said: I have been told Mixx is open. If not, and Thermae is closed, bet there will be some street bargains Just take a stroll down Sukhumvit between soi 13 and 5 and look for the big orange coolers. You can't miss them because they stick out like a sore thumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Smith Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 1 hour ago, alien365 said: I found it in Tesco. It's not as cloudy as snowy but it's got a nice hint of lime which I think works well in this climate. Now if only they sold some Taddy beers here, or a pint of Settle blonde... Found one at my local Mom & Pop store (beat the ban). Nice, liked the lime. Very refreshing. I'm a fan of Cheers Extra, & Riceberry, too ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyezhov Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Whyamiandwhatamidoinghere said: Just take a stroll down Sukhumvit between soi 13 and 5 and look for the big orange coolers. You can't miss them because they stick out like a sore thumb. Who is looking for coolers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Just cruising around Pattaya 30 minutes ago the bars are packed. From BR past Soi Buk people filling up everywhere before the deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley01 Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Netease said: Off topic whats the purpose of having to have a licence for a bar in a house I’ve got half a bar at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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