jamie2009 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 From midnight tonight no legal alcohol sales in Thailand tomorrow, yes or no, different answers on the Internet, end of Buddah Lent ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h90 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Thank you my lifesaver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 According to this website there will be no alcohol sales. This is the first year that there has been no sales on this public holiday. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I thought it was the end of a religious period when people have given up stuff like alcohol (my wife has done so - good on her to have stuck with it - hasn't rolled in drunk after midnight demanding sex for the last 3 months ). Only in a madhouse like Thailand would they prevent the celebrants of Bhuddist lent from celebrating their abstinence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Pffftt... waaaay ahead of you all. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Pffftt... waaaay ahead of you all. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ The site says there is a 'high' chance of no alcohol sales for the King's birthday, December 5th. All bars have been open on this date for the past 7 or 8 years ! As there does not appear to have been an official announcement, my guess is that it will be business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotheruser Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Well mom and pop shops need somebody to buy from them a few times a year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Buy your alcohol now. Not exactly cracking the atom, my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I have my doubts it is something the Buddha would have mandated. More probably a bunch of power rich power crazed elites who wish to tell everyone else how to act or else. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdecas Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 It's all in the cause of General Happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 According to this website there will be no alcohol sales. This is the first year that there has been no sales on this public holiday. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ Today is a public holiday? My Mrs will be hunting alcohol as she emerges from her 3 month abstention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smurkster Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 why do people always freak out about these alcohol banned days...this is Thailand, of course you can find a drink as long as a mom and pop shop is open..I mean do you really buy your booze at 7 or Lotus anyway.?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 According to this website there will be no alcohol sales. This is the first year that there has been no sales on this public holiday. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ Today is a public holiday? My Mrs will be hunting alcohol as she emerges from her 3 month abstention! Today is not a public holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkandchance Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Sorry about that. You are right. Today is not a public holiday. Up to last night some outlets said they would open and some would not N.E. Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen mccrohon Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 That is not right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The posters are up in 7-11. All you alkies, "Start shaking now!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailanddogerator Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Most family mart sell alcohol any day or night... Only 711 respects the stupid rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanLaew Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Dry day today.... unless one has made other arrangements. Bars, restaurants can't serve alcohol for 24 hours for the duration of Tuesday 27th October (midnight to midnight). Hotels are also prohibited from serving alcohol even to guests during this 24-hour period. I am interested in how bigger hotels with minibars in guest rooms handle this. Are the minibar fridges locked or emptied for the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Pffftt... waaaay ahead of you all. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ The site says there is a 'high' chance of no alcohol sales for the King's birthday, December 5th.All bars have been open on this date for the past 7 or 8 years ! As there does not appear to have been an official announcement, my guess is that it will be business as usual. I stand corrected, I would say "it surprises me", but living in Thailand nothing surprises me. By the way, it does not bother me before the 'can't you do without drink for 1 day?' brigade start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Dry day today.... unless one has made other arrangements. Bars, restaurants can't serve alcohol for 24 hours for the duration of Tuesday 27th October (midnight to midnight). Hotels are also prohibited from serving alcohol even to guests during this 24-hour period. I am interested in how bigger hotels with minibars in guest rooms handle this. Are the minibar fridges locked or emptied for the day? I doubt it. There are no restrictions on drinking alcohol in your room or home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORRISGOODENUF Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I thought it was the end of a religious period when people have given up stuff like alcohol (my wife has done so - good on her to have stuck with it - hasn't rolled in drunk after midnight demanding sex for the last 3 months ). Only in a madhouse like Thailand would they prevent the celebrants of Bhuddist lent from celebrating their abstinence. How fortunate could one be? Nice peacful sleeps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 why do people always freak out about these alcohol banned days...this is Thailand, of course you can find a drink as long as a mom and pop shop is open..I mean do you really buy your booze at 7 or Lotus anyway.?? Or do without a few days of the year. Sorry, asking too much of some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Pffftt... waaaay ahead of you all. http://www.boomboomme.com/resources/holidays/thailand/ The site says there is a 'high' chance of no alcohol sales for the King's birthday, December 5th. All bars have been open on this date for the past 7 or 8 years ! As there does not appear to have been an official announcement, my guess is that it will be business as usual. There is an official announcement. I posted these in another topic. From the PM's office - http://www.nationmul...e-30254434.html And here - http://thailanddirec...-bars-thailand/ And here - thaizer.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicowoodduck Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Any chance they can extend it for the whole year?????? I love the quiet and peaceful nature of Pattaya at this time.....almost makes it nice to live here.....almost??.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Dry day today.... unless one has made other arrangements. Bars, restaurants can't serve alcohol for 24 hours for the duration of Tuesday 27th October (midnight to midnight). Hotels are also prohibited from serving alcohol even to guests during this 24-hour period. I am interested in how bigger hotels with minibars in guest rooms handle this. Are the minibar fridges locked or emptied for the day? They don't serve it. You serve yourself. Or they "served" it when they stocked the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I don't care. I have reflux anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccolley Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The posters are up in 7-11. All you alkies, "Start shaking now!" True alkies keep emergency supplies. Nothing to worry about here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mankondang Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Alcohol No other drug gets anything near this attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 This is the General flexing his muscles with the anti alcohol lobby. Never been closed for this event before. Understand the 3 Buddhst holidays being closed but this is going too far. Many farangs on holiday will be further perplexed & be looking elsewhere for next holiday One of the biggest money earners Tourism being disregarded again. The TAT must be tearing their hair out,Do u want tourism or not??? End of lent & His Majesty the Kings Birthday is supposed to be a celebration not an anti alcohol appeaser. Shades of the mayor of Dubai here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 why do people always freak out about these alcohol banned days...this is Thailand, of course you can find a drink as long as a mom and pop shop is open..I mean do you really buy your booze at 7 or Lotus anyway.?? I have never seen so many people so concerned about an alcohol-free day. With no stock at home, no friends with a stock at home, certainly no membership in clubs which may have open bars, and no knowledge of any other sources for alcohol--I guess a day without the chance to buy a Chang is terrifying for all the hand-to-mouth alkies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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