KhunBENQ Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Neighboring provinces? Correction: Nakhon Pathom is the (only) neighboring province with alcohol ban. Edited April 9, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulmercke Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 5 hours ago, Wiggy said: I fear a rise in domestic violence over the next few days (not from me). It will become like a cottage industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulmercke Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 As an earlier poster mentioned - this ten days could very well be extended. In fact I think it is highly likely it will be. The ban on alcohol sales could last several months. Also it makes a mockery of the whole thing when alcohol can still be bought in Pattaya from 6.00 AM until 6.00 PM. Very strong anti-alcohol lobby here that would prefer the country abstained from alcohol permanently. More control over the population. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 6 hours ago, MaiDong said: Or he might live 2 hours away from the 7eleven... Does anyone live 2 hours from a 7/11 ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nsp64 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Actually, it's to stop people spending the household budget on booze. Less spent on booze the less the government needs to come up with. Clever strategy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amykat Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 A lot less drinking should result in a reduction of falls, accidents, violence, etc which will reduce the strain on healthcare ....I would guess?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 7 hours ago, Flugg said: They are running out of ideas to make all of this more miserable But it only seems to be affecting Bangkok at this point which is a waste of time and effort. If people really want to buy alcohol it is fairly easy to do. If you are a regular customer at a Mom and Pop shop there shouldn't be a problem to get your favourite tipple. In reality it will only affect 7/11 and supermarkets like BigC, Tesco and Makro etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Captain_Bob said: Sorry - already covered. Happy Songkran everyone. Edited April 9, 2020 by Tropicalevo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 4 hours ago, Jane Dough said: That's only four or five bottles a day. What if you are a serious drinker? Rooster You need to fill the pickup bed and then go home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metropolitian Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 When the supply at your house run out, and the ban is still effective. Then all you need is vegetables, a big pan, stove and a hose. Thinking back 'bout 20 years ago made my own strong water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman666 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, billd766 said: But it only seems to be affecting Bangkok at this point which is a waste of time and effort. If people really want to buy alcohol it is fairly easy to do. If you are a regular customer at a Mom and Pop shop there shouldn't be a problem to get your favourite tipple. In reality it will only affect 7/11 and supermarkets like BigC, Tesco and Makro etc. Exactly, my mom shop confirmed me today, i dont need to worry for my daily 4-6 big Chang are safed for the next days maybe next weeks. But only take away and drink at home. So nothing happened here in Bangkok. Dont worry, be happy and enjoy ur social distancing at home. Edited April 9, 2020 by Fatman666 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 This is just a suggestion, but perhaps keeping quiet(online} about the continuing availability of beer from your local shop will prolong the availability of beer from your local shop... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Fatman666 said: Does not affect me. A lot of small shops where i live, will sell to me my afternoon beers anyway yeah they will sell until their stock is gone but the wholesalers will be on orders not to restock anyone for sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdy2206 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I really don't understand how this will help!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 1 hour ago, MaiDong said: This is just a suggestion, but perhaps keeping quiet(online} about the continuing availability of beer from your local shop will prolong the availability of beer from your local shop... how do they know where our local shop is though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie65 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 No sweat off my brow... I haven't had a drop of alcohol in over 10 years, best life decision I ever made! besides the health factors, I look and feel 10 years younger... Turn out the lights, the party's over! Pattaya will never be the same again, and it will take many years to recover from this China madness, if it ever does... Anyone want to buy a bar? LMAO!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrum Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Great idea to relocate to Nonthaburi a couple of years ago. beer for all here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt1591 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, Centrum said: Great idea to relocate to Nonthaburi a couple of years ago. beer for all here. Waiting for smuggler checkpoints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toper3jr Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 What's the point? Every province is different, drive to another then drive back home drunk! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 41 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: how do they know where our local shop is though? By enforcing all local shops to close, there's enough squaddies to man every single one of them, if the Puritans so desire. To assume that they won't know where your particular local shop is, is a bit silly ???? But again, I shouldn't give them any more ideas, should I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, bulmercke said: As an earlier poster mentioned - this ten days could very well be extended. In fact I think it is highly likely it will be. The ban on alcohol sales could last several months. Also it makes a mockery of the whole thing when alcohol can still be bought in Pattaya from 6.00 AM until 6.00 PM. Very strong anti-alcohol lobby here that would prefer the country abstained from alcohol permanently. More control over the population. There is a very vocal anti alcohol lobby here - I'm not sure how strong it is. The brewing/distilling industry is an important part of the business portfolios of some very wealthy and influential families. Whilst they may accept a temporary ban, to prevent or limit Sonkran parties they will not be happy with a long term indefinite ban. Such a ban would allow bootlegging to become established. Bootlegging flourished in prohibition era USA despite a relatively efficient and effective law enforcement system. Does Thailand have a law enforcement system system which could control or prevent it? The influential ones will be mindful of the threat to their markets. The very influential people at the centre of power will have been consulted. Theirs' are the views that matter. Edited April 10, 2020 by JAG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucegoniners Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 And this will do what to prevent the spread of the virus? You know, their previous measures all made a ton of sense. This one makes no sense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HashBrownHarry Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 9 minutes ago, MaiDong said: By enforcing all local shops to close, there's enough squaddies to man every single one of them, if the Puritans so desire. To assume that they won't know where your particular local shop is, is a bit silly ???? But again, I shouldn't give them any more ideas, should I! To assume they will man every single one of them is also a bit silly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadan Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Definitely will reduce the major road death during Songkran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 17 hours ago, mickymouse1 said: Highly intelligent, now everyone will rush to stock up . How rational!!!! No not everyone! People who drink are convinced that everyone drink alcohol daily, for example, I do not drink a drop of alcohol, I only drink water and in my Thai family, wife father brother sister nobody drinks daily and yet we are not extraterrestrials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Samut Prakarn hasn't enacted similar ban yet, Makro, BigC and Foodland Srinakkarin as well as any shops along Bangna east of Srinakkharin rd intersection all the way to Mega Bangna is just past the Bangkok border, if you haven't managed to stock up yesterday, you know where to go, I'd expect maybe the governor of Samut Prakarn will wise up in the afternoon and implement the ban... so 11am-2pm today might be your last chance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo2014 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I dont get the logic. Social distancing is more tolerable if I can sit at home and drink the week away ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chingmai331 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 A short ride 'on the wagon' for me. How can 10 days off alcohol hurt, and in fact, this order will help me gain perseverance and lose some belly fat. A win-win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 What a wowserish country Thailand has become. Thankfully I no longer live there. Apart from the obvious food advantage of Thailand, Cambodia is a far more pleasant place to live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2long Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 Like many decisions in this fine country, there is SOME logic in it, and most people who complain about it do so from a selfish point of view. I drink once every 3-4 days, and I have a box of beer to get me through. What amazes me about this new regulation though is because it's so 'last minute' people are crowding at shops like Makro & Big C (and even my local wholesaler, which is just a narrow shophouse). That's doing the opposite of promoting social distancing. They should have announced the regulation with more time for people to stock up without packing shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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