ukrules Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Google is the source of this problem, their result is incorrect, many Thai people use it, hence the confusion. It's all googles fault. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Always Amusing Thailand. Typically Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidfan Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 6 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Confused posters who have no proper calendar and some news thread with misleading info from an official. I gave up to argue against the "4th/5th" error. Every proper calendar shows holidays on 5 and 6. Be prepared for crowds at the liquor stores/departments today. Avoid it! "Proper calendars" show the "official" Buddhist holidays as 4th and 5th, with Govt added holidays of 6th and 7th in lieu of the others being a weekend. So, even though it's evolved this way, making the non alcohol days 5th and 6th is non sensical. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Expat Tom said: Great way to foster tourism...ram your religion down everyone's throat....hey, its their country... i hardly think it's ' ramming ' their religion down everyone's throat as you put it ..... these Buddha holidays have been going on for a million years so your comment in irrelevant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotandsticky Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, orchidfan said: "Proper calendars" show the "official" Buddhist holidays as 4th and 5th, with Govt added holidays of 6th and 7th in lieu of the others being a weekend. So, even though it's evolved this way, making the non alcohol days 5th and 6th is non sensical. TIT. It is not important....T. I. T. .........................live with it and move on 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, gomangosteen said: Oddly enough, yes it is their country. A little research, if you didn't know already, would have informed you the country is around 95% Buddhist, should not be such a surprise. Just what did you expect? We expect the Buddha riding shotgun over us or in this case an M16. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchidfan Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 1 hour ago, fraggleRock said: Off to mom and pops jungle bar it is, no impact to me ... yet again crushing blow the poor ... and for those who say the Thai folks are not complaing, its because they stocked up.. Biggest drunks of any country I’ve ever visited... Its the economy of Thailand that losses not the wallet of the expat... we care not a greasy coconut picking monkey! 7/11s are not selling... Yes. 7/11 and Lotus Are selling today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Tea Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 7 minutes ago, orchidfan said: Yes. 7/11 and Lotus Are selling today. The ban is tomorrow & Monday ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Tea Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 14 minutes ago, steven100 said: i hardly think it's ' ramming ' their religion down everyone's throat as you put it ..... these Buddha holidays have been going on for a million years so your comment in irrelevant. A million years? And, btw they weren't always dry days ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, orchidfan said: "Proper calendars" show the "official" Buddhist holidays as 4th and 5th, with Govt added holidays of 6th and 7th in lieu of the others being a weekend. Repeating does not make nonsense better. For a start you could have a look to the forum calendar: https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1138318-thai-holidays-2020/ For the advanced user: https://www.myhora.com/ปฏิทิน/ปฏิทิน-พ.ศ.2563.aspx The only just recently "added" day is the 7th (for no obvious/rational reason) which you won't find on printed wall calendars etc. For "compensation". Thanks for adding to my list. Edited July 4, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, ukrules said: Google is the source of this problem, their result is incorrect, many Thai people use it, hence the confusion. It's all googles fault. I never consult Google for such questions. Thanks for the hint. Not even Google outplays the Sangha Supreme Council Edited July 4, 2020 by KhunBENQ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Could Thaivisa not use the silly samaritans banner to advertise such days it wouldve much more useful and save confusion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, natway09 said: The 27th being the holiday in leiu of Songkran will give the Thais a 4 day holiday ie: 25/28th. These days are not alcohol free days so bars will be open as normal. The carnage on the road should get back to normal I would think Will be more deaths , on Songkran party day, than deaths from Covid-19 , panic . Wear your face masks @ time , even in the loo, Krap... Edited July 4, 2020 by elliss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, steven100 said: i hardly think it's ' ramming ' their religion down everyone's throat as you put it ..... these Buddha holidays have been going on for a million years so your comment in irrelevant. A million years? Two thousand five hundred and sixty three I think! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliss Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 6 hours ago, mike787 said: NO WAY! I have a serious dinking problem requiring mass quantity of beer. This is NOT right. Get yourself a Kindle , live a quality life in Thailand ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whaleboneman Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2020 5 hours ago, Jackcwba said: More nonsense when will it ever stop Tuesday. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Thank Christ for the Mon and Pop stores down a quiet Soi, just bring a cloth bag to put your purchase in, wink wink. I had one old lady tell me that she got threatened by a cop and gave the police guy a key. Told him that the police owned it now but had to pay for repairs, the utilities and the Mafia. He tossed the key back and walked off. Gave me a good cuckle. Geezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamb00ler Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, elliss said: Get yourself a Kindle , live a quality life in Thailand ... Or download the kindle app for almost any device you are likely to own. I know that libraries in Canada and USA offer free loans of thousands of e-books if you are a member. Check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book_lending#:~:text=As%20a%20result%2C%20publishers%20get,is%20deleted%20from%20its%20collection. Edited July 4, 2020 by gamb00ler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 15 hours ago, rooster59 said: Anyone caught ignoring the alcohol ban faces a fine or up to 10,000 baht, 6 months in prison or both. what if i have alcohol home, drink, get intoxicated and decide to decide to take a gentle stroll in the street Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2020 43 minutes ago, Pique Dard said: what if i have alcohol home, drink, get intoxicated and decide to decide to take a gentle stroll in the street No one is stopping you. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post roo860 Posted July 4, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 4, 2020 11 hours ago, Heelbiter said: Sometimes you just can't fix stupid! Don't they just love telling us what we can and cannot do..power freaks. Cos it's there country, you're a guest, suck it up. Or pack ya kit. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 18 hours ago, rooster59 said: During the ban, no alcohol can be sold anywhere, including in bars, restaurants and hotels or at supermarkets or convenience stores. Crazy.. nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I am sure the Lord Buddha never spoke out against drinking in moderation or on people enjoying themselves especially on His special days. yet the Thai Government seems obsessed with banning alcohol on any days of celebrating the Lord Buddha and His years of happiness to the people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 18 hours ago, thaisabai said: and I believe there will be 2 or 3 more alcohol free days again later this month. Which days are those ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 5 hours ago, Pique Dard said: what if i have alcohol home, drink, get intoxicated and decide to decide to take a gentle stroll in the street The ban is on selling, not consuming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rott Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 This 48 hour closure is an annual event so I don't understand all the reaction. I find it a bit irritating myself, but it does not come as a surprise, you just need to get on with it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JWRC Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 18 hours ago, holy cow cm said: It is normal for this Buddha time, but at this time and age it is just pouring a huge amount of salt into a wound. How dare they force Buddha on everyone. This is after all a predominantly Buddhist country so I wouldn't say anyone is being forced to do anything. Firstly you choose to live in this country, you live by their rules Secondly if you want alcohol, there is nothing to stop you stocking up before Sunday. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebrown Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 13 hours ago, orchidfan said: Yes. 7/11 and Lotus Are selling today. I went to buy alcohol yesterday at both 7/11 and Lotus local stores. No problem at Lotus but 7/11 refused. I went to the cashier with 4 cans of beer. There wasn't any notice of a ban on the fridge door. I said Lotus were selling alcohol, and mentioned the Buddha Days were Sunday & Monday. She pointed to a small print notice on the wall behind her. I gave her the cans and walked out. Confusion reigns, but it's no big issue, just Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike787 Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, elliss said: Get yourself a Kindle , live a quality life in Thailand ... Cannot, impossible. My anxiety and depression demands heavy consumption of alcohol and cigs daily...You keep your kindle, it’s useless to us beer drinkers. Edited July 5, 2020 by mike787 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted July 5, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 5, 2020 I really don't see the problem, check how much you need to survive 2 or more alcohol free days (I do wonder about alcohol addiction if you can't stop drinking for a few days but that is an other point). Make sure you always have a minimum amount of alcohol in your fridge, buy when that amount is reached. Now if your caught out you got 2 days (or whatever you need) of alcohol in the fridge and are not hurt by this. All it takes is a bit of planning. (rotate your stock if your worried about expiry dates) Not sure how that is hard, i do the same with food. I always make sure i got at least food in the fridge or other stuff for a few days. Its a simple concept. Maybe some drink too much that their mental capabilities are shot so they can't follow that concept. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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