Dates when no alcohol sold in Hua Hin

[DSB]

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/life/202 ... -province/.

April 30: Nakhon Pathom (convenience stores only), Lamphun, Surin, Buriram, Rayong, Chai Nat, Suphan Buri, Samut Songkhram, Nakhon Phanom (sales allowed from 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 6pm), Roi Et, Mukdahan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ubon Ratchathani, Kanchanaburi, Prachinburi, Trang, Chanthaburi, Chonburi (sales allowed during 11am to 2pm and 5pm to 6pm), Sisaket, Udon Thani, Chumphon, Saraburi, Sa Kaeo, Phetchaburi (only restaurants can sell alcohol), Nakhon Phanom, Phang Nga, Phatthalung, Loei, Nakhon Si Thammarat

Looks like we are stuffed until the 30th

[Nereus]

100,000 Thais Face Severe Alcohol Withdrawal During Virus Booze Ban

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... booze-ban/

BANGKOK — Up to 100,000 Thais who are severely dependent on alcohol are at risk amid the nationwide booze ban, an expert said Monday.

According to Sawitri Assanangkornchai, the director of Center for Alcohol Studies at Prince of Songkla University, the withdrawal syndromes include high fever, profuse sweating, nausea, seizures, and severe anxiety. The ban on alcohol sale was imposed in a bid to deter large gatherings and minimize coronavirus infection risk, officials said.

“These people must be monitored,” Sawitri said by phone. “If the situation is severe, then the person must be taken to hospital.”
Sawitri said drinking alcohol, even when done alone, weakens one’s immune system and makes people more prone to being at risk of coronavirus infections.

She said around 1 million Thais are dependent on alcohol, and as much as 10 percent of them are considered to be severely dependent – the common term “alcoholics” comes to mind, though Sawitri said the word is loaded. They could experience withdrawal symptoms as soon as within six hours or up to within three days.

The director added that those severely dependent on alcohol should not stop drinking right away; instead, they should seek to drink less and less.

Government spokesman Taweesin Visanuyothin also advised those experiencing alcohol withdrawal, such as hearing strange voices, to seek medical treatment immediately.

According to Sawitri, at least one man in Buriram is believed to have died due to alcohol withdrawal over the weekend.

A construction worker also climbed a tamarind tree in Nonthaburi on Monday morning, reportedly because he could not buy alcohol for his daily consumption. Rescue workers spent an hour trying to talk him down, to no avail. The man eventually fell down and was taken to a police station for questioning.

While Sawitri sees more room to reduce alcohol dependency, such as limiting the sale time of the day further, she said Thailand is still far from the ranks of heavy drinkers in the world, compared to China, South Korea, and Japan.

[HHTel]

A construction worker also climbed a tamarind tree in Nonthaburi on Monday morning, reportedly because he could not buy alcohol for his daily consumption. Rescue workers spent an hour trying to talk him down, to no avail. The man eventually fell down and was taken to a police station for questioning.

What??!!

Withdrawal can be very severe and can be life threatening. Treatment may help, I doubt that a police interrogation will do any good.

Do you want a drink?

Yes

Questions over!

[huahin4ever]

So how are we doing nearly 10 days after the alcohol probation? Anyone lacking supplies or managed to top up the stock? There are ways and places to purchase even now, but these places is being emptied very quickly and the breweries are not delivering new stocks!

YNWA

[buksida]

Got plenty of stock beforehand - don't miss the crappy lager at all and also have homebrew.

As said - its still available if you know where to look.

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The numbskulls that run this government will never understand the simple premise that if you forbid people from doing something they will want to do it even more.

[thecolonel]

"The numbskulls that run this government will never understand the simple premise that if you forbid people from doing something they will want to do it even more."

To be fair, that could apply to any Government the world over. That's just a human nature thing you're referring to there, you can't blame Governments for that. To *not* outlaw anything on that premise is nonsense.

The alcohol sale ban may well have contributed to what appears to be a controlling of the outbreak, it can only help IMO. Yes, some people can still get it but the point is you're reducing numbers all the time

Secondly, the alcohol ban over Songkran has been a huge success in terms of RTAs /deaths. They have been roundly criticised on here(rightly so) for their ineptitude in dealing with this huge issue. Well now they've done something which has had a dramatic effect on reducing road deaths/saving lives.

That should be praised. Although I would accept the argument that they may have stumbled upon it by accident(via Coronavirus) And yes it remains to be seen whether they adopt it going forward.

All I'm saying is, sometimes you have give a little credit where its due.

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[buksida]

With that said, and they're fair points, we can expect a lot more in the way of alcohol prohibition going forward then.

Though think the lockdown and massive increase in police presence may have had a lot to do with the reduction in road deaths, though alcohol was definitely a contributing factor.

[thecolonel]

With that said, and they're fair points, we can expect a lot more in the way of alcohol prohibition going forward then.

Yes. So when do you think they will reopen the bars?

Personally I see it as the last restriction to be lifted I would guess July 1 and that's assuming case rates remain at current levels or less.

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[buksida]

I can see a lot of beauty salons getting converted into makeshift bars, especially in Phuket and Pattaya!

[thecolonel]

I can see a lot of beauty salons getting converted into makeshift bars, especially in Phuket and Pattaya!

All of a sudden I hope there's a big queue then!

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[HHTel]

Apart from Thailand other countries that banned/restricted alcohol sales during lockdown are:

Barbados, Grenada, Colombia, Mexico, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Greenland.

Some have already been lifted.

[Dannie Boy]

I’m obviously in a minority in that I’ve had the same amount of alcohol in the last 10 days as in the previous 10 days - zero!! I rarely drink at home and with restaurants closing, our normal once every 2 week meal out has put a stop to even my very limited consumption.

[huahin4ever]

I’m obviously in a minority in that I’ve had the same amount of alcohol in the last 10 days as in the previous 10 days - zero!! I rarely drink at home and with restaurants closing, our normal once every 2 week meal out has put a stop to even my very limited consumption.

All fine for you, but the majority of people like to enjoy a drink/ beer once in a while. Myself enjoy 1-3 small beers nearly every day, and this lockdown isn't doing me any good. I still get the small amounts I myself like to consume, but I am not so sure this is the case for everyone. I see the positive of banning alcohol during Songkran, but now when Songkran is over I really do not see why alcohol sales still should be banned. If I'm not mistaken Bangkok is lifting the ban the 20th. this month, but here where the cases of Covid are few and far between, the ban will be in effect until the 30th. I really do not se the point in this since all restaurants, bars and venues are closed and curfew active. So why prevent people from buying and enjoying some alcohol at their own house. Beats me!

YNWA

[buksida]

So why prevent people from buying and enjoying some alcohol at their own house. Beats me!

It is and will always be about control, more so under a military government which needs the people to fear them. All this will do is push things underground, people that want alcohol will get it.

[HHTel]

The majority of provinces have already extended the ban until 30th. Some still have not announced an extension but are expected to do so.
I'm all for lifting the ban earlier rather than later, especially when 25 provinces have had zero cases for 2 weeks and 9 have never had a case ever!