Popular Post webfact Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Picture: Siam Rath The Committee for Covid-19 Situation Administration has placed the blame squarely with drinkers of alcohol for not opening pubs and bars in Thailand. Dr Aphisamai Srirangsan said the CCSA sympathized with the industry after they begged the government to let them reopen the multi-billion baht industry last week. But, she said, infections of Covid-19 are caused by the "actions of people" and people drinking alcohol make it hard to control situations, reported Siam Rath. She said they lose their restraint making bars and pubs hotbeds for the potential spread of the virus. She urged pubs and clubs to demonstrate how they can mitigate this tendency and show how they can reopen safely. Thaivisa notes that such comments are likely to enflame industry leaders who say they have fallen over backwards to ensure safe environments for people to enjoy a beverage. What is a massive industry in Thailand is currently on its knees begging to be included in other businesses that have been allowed to reopen this week and in recent days. Yet the authorities, with the good doctor included, continue to blame drinkers above most others. -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2021-06-22 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 7 1 7 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 She is not wrong... 34 2 4 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrJack54 Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) Why can't they open bars (the type you see Soi 4) and Pattaya and many sport bars along with all restaurants and just keep night clubs closed. Just make hours closed at 11 pm or even 10pm. Between this wave and previous wave I would sometimes wander into stumble Inn soi 4. Over new year Pattaya same around soi 7/8, it was dead. There are no tourists here. Open the bars and keep night clubs shut. Shout out to Udon bars. Hang in there. Edited June 22, 2021 by DrJack54 13 5 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 I understand that alcoholic beverages will not be available in the 'sandbox' of Phuket for now, so what those hundred of thousand of tourist to do with no alcoholic drinks available? drink cola or pepsi?... 5 3 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 21 minutes ago, jacko45k said: She is not wrong... Of course not people drinking are harder to control and usually don't care much about regulations and safety once the alcohol starts taking effect. Its the same the world over bars were closed first and are the most likely place to spread covid. Its also non essential unlike food and drinks. Its asking for trouble to open bars, on the other hand the employees are getting nothing. So they should just keep the bars shut but pay money to bar owners and their employees. 15 4 9 4 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post trainman34014 Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Government Officials are the most 'difficult to control' but they let them out every day ! 28 4 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 26 minutes ago, webfact said: But, she said, infections of Covid-19 are caused by the "actions of people" and people drinking alcohol make it hard to control situations, reported Siam Rath. That's true, the actions of some members of this government in frequenting hi-so brothels in Thong Lor then running away and denying responsibility in particular. It's obvious this administration has their backs to the wall as in every announcement they seem to be blaming the people or suggesting spread of the virus is down to individuals themselves. 20 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post poskat Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 "She urged pubs and clubs to demonstrate how they can mitigate this tendency and show how they can reopen safely. " this ought to do it 1 1 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 9 minutes ago, ezzra said: I understand that alcoholic beverages will not be available in the 'sandbox' of Phuket for now, so what those hundred of thousand of tourist to do with no alcoholic drinks available? drink cola or pepsi?... Think the bars etc are now open in Phuket or will be open shortly. There was recent news release. Someone can confirm or otherwise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 11 minutes ago, ezzra said: I understand that alcoholic beverages will not be available in the 'sandbox' of Phuket for now, so what those hundred of thousand of tourist to do with no alcoholic drinks available? drink cola or pepsi?... That just changed today. Restaurants can now serve alcohol. That will enflame things even further... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 14 minutes ago, ezzra said: I understand that alcoholic beverages will not be available in the 'sandbox' of Phuket for now, so what those hundred of thousand of tourist to do with no alcoholic drinks available? drink cola or pepsi?... Can buy from 7/11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJack54 Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, DLock said: That just changed today. Restaurants can now serve alcohol Think you will find its bars also. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Blaming the people again. Ironic, seeing as government officials were involved in the thong lor outbreak that started this huge wave. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Think the bars etc are now open in Phuket or will be open shortly. There was recent news release. Someone can confirm or otherwise. I live in Rawai the bars are not open, well officially not open, maybe this week something about restaurants being allowed to sell alcohol lets see what come out today 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Can buy from 7/11 Fly half way round the world to drink in a hotel room? Sounds awesome. 8 1 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLock Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Think you will find its bars also. Bars are not mentioned in the latest news from 2 hours ago. ...but I have no idea that they will open quickly when 37 people arrive in the first week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Think you will find its bars also. On the Tele it didn't say bars lets see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 4 minutes ago, JonnyF said: Fly half way round the world to drink in a hotel room? Sounds awesome. Better than nothing 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubbaJohnny Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 What is wrong with people who cannot do without a slurp, surely better to become heroin dealers and join our glorious leaders as proper role models to the youth of today at the crystal hubbarubbadubba. 1 4 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, ezzra said: I understand that alcoholic beverages will not be available in the 'sandbox' of Phuket for now, so what those hundred of thousand of tourist to do with no alcoholic drinks available? drink cola or pepsi?... Apparently there has been a massive u-turn on the Sale of Booze on Phuket for the sandbox. All those so desperate to climb onto a Bar Stool can now do so in Phuket. Bon voyage ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post holy cow cm Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 (edited) So alcohol has a no can control stigma by them which they don't care about the peons of the general publics life or livelihoods, but when it concerns not bringing in proper vaccines eons ago for their reasons, driving the country into huge debt, eating at the trough and their net worth growing, then why doesn't the shoe fit on the other foot? I also remember some of their boys getting caught up in celebrations spreading the virus. but that was wiped clean off the table. Do as I say and not as I do! Edited June 22, 2021 by holy cow cm 9 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4MyEgo Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 Is she talking about now or before they shut them down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 38 minutes ago, ChipButty said: Better than nothing The question is not whether it is better than nothing. The question is whether it is better than competing destinations that are likely closer to home, cheaper and do not have silly alcohol bans. What does Phuket have to offer in its current state? Beaches covered in oil and Beer Chang from 711 to consume in your hotel room (as long as you time your visit to the shop correctly and it’s not some election or religious holiday). People will simply go elsewhere. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 3 minutes ago, JonnyF said: People will simply go elsewhere. Desperate sex-tourists and those with vested interests in Thailand may still come. The days of mass tourism for families from Europe, Chinese tour groups and other similar demographics are all over for the foreseeable. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JonnyF Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Desperate sex-tourists and those with vested interests in Thailand may still come. The days of mass tourism for families from Europe, Chinese tour groups and other similar demographics are all over for the foreseeable. Most sex tourists like to hang out in bars with a beer though, bragging and generally talking nonsense to other sex tourists. If they just want a bunk up in a hotel room they can do that in their home countries and save thousands on flights and hotels. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 It is kind of like the: "guns don't kill people, people do" thinking. Singha does not spread the virus. 2 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
austhai Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 And locals have restraints in markets & selfie places....... please!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tgw Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 what is this nonsense about "reopening" just when the virus is on the rise in Thailand ?? 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted June 22, 2021 Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 hours ago, webfact said: She urged pubs and clubs to demonstrate how they can mitigate this tendency and show how they can reopen safely. Individual drinking capsules for one. Accessed from the street by separate door with vending facilities inside, paid for with a card. Sanitised between each use. With charging station for mobiles! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ireland32 Posted June 22, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2021 Absolutely, People put down their guard and get Sloppy and make bad decisions, I’m not saying all but majority can’t handle it 2 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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