Bars Closing this Week

[Mayra]

Monday, July 14, 2008


Bars asked to observe alcohol ban

PHUKET: As a mark of respect for Asarnha Bucha and Buddhist Lent this Thursday and Friday, respectively, bars and other sellers of alcohol on the island are being asked to observe an alcohol ban on the two Buddhist holidays.

Businesses are asked not to serve alcohol from midnight on Wednesday night until midnight on Friday night.

Kathu Police Superintendent Col Grissak Songmoonnak told the Gazette, “It is not illegal for bars to sell alcohol, but like other [police] superintendents around the island, I have received an official letter from the local District Chief asking the police to try to ensure that alcohol is not sold on both days.”

Similarly, Chalong Police Superintendent Col Samarn Chainarong said, “I have received a letter from the District Chief asking me for co-operation from bars in my area to show respect on these important days for Buddhists.”

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17:28 local time (GMT +7)

How many are closing?

Regards

Drew

 

[Young Genuis]

So Thursday closed and Friday evening should be normal, but no trading during daytime on Friday.

Thursday and Friday also a school holiday for Nathalie.

 

[Jisha]

I used to find it intriguing, but it is so much same old, same old that it doesn't surprise me anymore. But the fact that it is not illegal but the police will be enforcing a ban, is just a little ironic na? I guess it just means that if a bar insisted on staying open they would get busted for a myriad of other offenses.

What I do wonder about, however, is if they will enforce the midnight closing on Wednesday. They've been shutting it all down at 2 am this week already.

 

[Ace]

From my experience, no. Wednesday night should be normal.