Bar Restrictions During Election

Discussion on where to go when the sun goes down in Hua Hin; bars, pubs, clubs, karaoke and general nightlife.
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Bar Restrictions During Election

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Any news on bar closures/alcohol sales for the two weekends of the elections?
I guess it is a case of music off, lights almost off, no tabs and then soft drinks or 'coffee' as long as you are known at that bar.

I do not know HH like you residents, but I think even the BIB owned places may have to take a hit.
It is 6 Nations as well next weekend, France v England is Saturday midnight start.
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the elections are usually the strictest, the day before and the day of election are usually dry
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Let's see if there will be an election at all!
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Please can someone tell me what dates the elections are due to be held ?
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Timb-uk wrote:Please can someone tell me what dates the elections are due to be held ?
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most restaurants will be serving a full bar menu
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It's usually only the likes of Binta bars and soi 80 bars that get hit. Once you reach the outskirts of town, it's business as usual.
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Gus wrote:Any news on bar closures/alcohol sales for the two weekends of the elections?
I guess it is a case of music off, lights almost off, no tabs and then soft drinks or 'coffee' as long as you are known at that bar.

I do not know HH like you residents, but I think even the BIB owned places may have to take a hit.
It is 6 Nations as well next weekend, France v England is Saturday midnight start.
You must have read that there is serious doubt that the elections will even take place on 2 Feb but I guess this will be known by the week-end - so just hang on for a bit!
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I hope the elections don't take place . My 50 th birthday is on the 1st feb .i think that shoul take priority !!
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I have brought a litre bottle of Scotch from Heathrow just in case, only blended Bells but less than £14 for a litre is OK.
I asked at Buckleys last night and they were still waiting for the Police to tell them about any closures.
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Yet another time when tourists to Thailand get the chance to take home some lasting memories..like not being able to buy drinks while on vacation in 'Paradise City'.. :tsk:
( "Well darling, shall we book a Thai holiday again next year"?)

My Mrs still thinks there could be no voting here in HH..?
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Right then you bunch of party-animals...the MIB have just paid us a visit, & the news from them is..
Bars closed day & night on Sat. 1st.
Bars closed on Sun 2nd untill 6pm in the evening..Then open as 'normal'.
(The 6pm re-opening of bars can be scrapped by the police without notice..thus keeping bars closed for 2 whole days/nights..they've done this before to us).
My wife says the same restrictions on the sale of beer etc. applies to restaurants also.
If you've a rather large coffee mug take this out with you to the restaurant..-5-5-5. :cheers:
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Does this include the bar within a hotel ?
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Yes it is bizarre. Close all the places where the non voting farang drink. Meanwhile places where voters drink are serving booze. Thailand love it or leave it.
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Timb-uk (how ya doin?)...most major hotels seem to be above any laws implemented & will serve beer etc no problem..I was reminded by ex-pats tonight that everytime the town's bars are closed the guests at the Hilton are served drinks as normal.. :cuss:
Tonight the 'girlie' bar square was heaving with tourists spending big bucks, every bar was busy...millions of Baht has been taken over the counters..think of the loss of one-way-cash nationwide that will be lost tomorrow night because the folk on holiday here cannot spend their holiday money on drinks...
...as Billy Connelly once said.."They're missing the f*****g point here a wee bit"... :banghead:

Hope you find some cold beer to enjoy tomorrow mate.. :cheers:
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