Alcohol ban in Phuket from midnight

[Ebumbu 403]

They are worried about a few reported cases of the Borracho Virus. Need to nip it in the bud this time.   

[paddyfield7 160]

33 minutes ago, Trexpat said:

Who cares, is alcohol that important. Really?

No, it is not. But the freedom to decide on your own is!

[Dart12 471]

are gyms open in phuket?

[pagallim 1,220]

10 minutes ago, Dart12 said:

are gyms open in phuket?

 

Yes, nowhere is shut.   Only restrictions are that bars/clubs must close at midnight, and restaurants not permitted to serve alcohol after midnight.

[sambum 3,838]

2 hours ago, cracker1 said:

I understand there has been an alcohol ban in place in Samui for a week now but have not seen any official explanation relating to it ? I believe take away drink is OK but no "onsite" drinking permitted.

Anyone can confirm ?

 

See Section 2 - Para/Item No 2.8

 

(Koh Samui is classed as part of Surat Thani province)

 

[Happyman567 110]

Does anyone know who sells australian Beer  in Ubonratchathani I cant stomach that Thai beer

[Burma Bill 3,904]

2 hours ago, cracker1 said:

It certainly is to many people !

Ex-pat "alcofrolics" in particular????

[somchai jones 246]

Clickbait. Yawn...

[RocketDog 2,247]

3 hours ago, Trexpat said:

Who cares, is alcohol that important. Really?

No. But haven't we already have enough taken away from us?

 

It's symbolic because a large majority of people everywhere use alcohol in moderation and cause no harm to themselves or anybody else. 

 

It's like banning water because some people drown. 

[terryofcrete 408]

7 hours ago, Trexpat said:

Who cares, is alcohol that important. Really?

Been Enjoying the “Charms” of Thailand for a good few years now several times a year and I have never drank even a beer . bought a few for sure ! many think they can’t have a good time without first tanking up ... for courage maybe ... couldn’t face the “negotiation” in the bar without a few bevvies maybe? ... Up to you... as they say ! 

[Dazinoz 1,094]

39 minutes ago, terryofcrete said:

Been Enjoying the “Charms” of Thailand for a good few years now several times a year and I have never drank even a beer . bought a few for sure ! many think they can’t have a good time without first tanking up ... for courage maybe ... couldn’t face the “negotiation” in the bar without a few bevvies maybe? ... Up to you... as they say ! 

Been here 7 1/2 years and never had a beer. Bloody lots of whisky though. I can negotiate without drinking and I only drink socially. Whatever people do has nothing to do with anyone else if it does not affect them negatively. Too many people want to push their beliefs on others.

[beechbum 1,203]

4 hours ago, RocketDog said:

No. But haven't we already have enough taken away from us?

 

It's symbolic because a large majority of people everywhere use alcohol in moderation and cause no harm to themselves or anybody else. 

 

It's like banning water because some people drown. 

What has been taken away from you?

[RocketDog 2,247]

5 hours ago, beechbum said:

What has been taken away from you?

The ability to travel freely is the first. It makes travel to my native country and back impractical and expensive. There are countless restrictions and a dead economy. 

 

I'm not blaming anyone, and I take every precaution, but this virus has not helped anybody. It's that simple. 

[CANSIAM 205]

18 hours ago, Happyman567 said:

Does anyone know who sells australian Beer  in Ubonratchathani I cant stomach that Thai beer

Gin and Soda, 'a healthier option', cheers.... 

[BritManToo 44,445]

4 minutes ago, CANSIAM said:

Gin and Soda, 'a healthier option', cheers.... 

Add some lime and make it a Tom Collins.

And it's even healthier with that added vitamin C!

Edited Thursday at 12:53 AM by BritManToo