Dates when no alcohol sold in Hua Hin

[HHTel]

but here where the cases of Covid are few and far between,

Correct. Nothing in Hua Hin for almost a month and currently only 3 active cases who have been in hospital for a while. Hua Hin doesn't even have anyone in quarantine any more.

I reckon you have more chance of winning the lottery than catching the virus in HH.

[dtaai-maai]

I reckon you have more chance of winning the lottery than catching the virus in HH.

HHTel, have you never heard of tempting fate???

[dundrillin]

I’m down to my last can of beer but have a few bottles of spirits I really touch (except gin and the occasional dram) however I have been experimenting with making cocktails. Favourite so far is Heineken 0.0 -plus a measure of vodka, stirred not shaken. Very nice.

[buksida]

Sangsom (black) and coconut water goes down very well!

[migrant]

Sangsom (black) and coconut water goes down very well!

I am pretty sure the coconut water makes it a health drink.

[Meerkat]

On the subject of alcohol, today's Bangkok Post reports that the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority has extended the 'booze ban' until the end of the month. The article explains that sales of alcohol have been prohibited since 10 April, to discourage social gatherings during Songkran. The extension to the end of the month, though, was to 'help prevent the spread of the virus in the capital and bring the situation under control'.

What exactly is the link between having a drink and catching the virus?

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... d-of-month

[HHTel]

Because they worry that if you have a drink then you're going to have a party. You're going to gets lots of people together and you're all gonna catch the virus and spread to the rest.

To be fair, Thailand's not the only country to ban alcohol sales:
South Africa,
Greenland,
Aisne in Northern France,
Hong Kong,

I'm sure there are more. They all state the same reasons. i.e. to prevent 'booze parties'. Domestic violence has also been mentioned.

[caller]

Phuket has also extended the booze ban until the 30th. Seems everyone is falling in line. The new Governor is performing miracles.

[HHTel]

Reuters reported this morning that the alcohol ban had been extended nationwide until Apr 30th.

[thecolonel]

Sangsom (black) and coconut water goes down very well!

I wish I could acquire a taste for Sangsom Soda. Far better for me than coke zero

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[HHTel]

I'm getting very low on gin. Let's hope they lift the ban on the sale of booze even if they keep the bars and restaurants closed. I guess that's wishful thinking.
Over the last week, I've spoken to friends/relatives spread around the UK, the US and France. The common thoughts have been "Why when your numbers are so low, do you have probably the strictest lock downs in the world?"
AFAIK, our neighbours, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam don't have the heavy restrictions we're suffering under. I believe Thailand is the only country in ASEAN to have an alcohol ban.

[buksida]

PETITION ASKS GOV’T TO RELAX BAN ON BOOZE SALES IN PANDEMIC
A group of alcohol sellers is urging PM Prayut Chan-o-cha to loosen his restrictions on booze sales to alleviate the impact on the industry, a representative said Tuesday.

The petition was submitted to the government on Monday by seven trade guilds, led by the Craft Beer Import and Distribution Association, just as officials are mulling an extension of the ban on alcohol sales that has been in place for much of the month. The measure is set to expire on Thursday.

“We are not asking for an outright lift of the ban,” Achiravas Vanasrisawasd, president of the Craft Beer Import and Distribution Association, said in a phone interview Tuesday. “We are only asking the government to consider establishments that sell alcohol in the same manner as other businesses,”

...

“Some small bars or outdoor bars that can be implemented social distancing practices may be considered as a ‘yellow’ business, which can be opened after being approved by the government, while discotheques and pubs are certainly ‘red’ businesses, which remain closed until the situation becomes better,” Achiravas said.

The petition also asked the government to allow alcoholic beverages to be sold online or through a delivery service.

He continued, “This is better than all or nothing. At least they can sell drinks and keep their businesses alive.”

The alcohol industry is in chaos since the coronavirus pandemic led to the closure of Thailand’s nightlife, a ban on public gatherings, and a crackdown on inbound visitors. The most recent measure also prohibits sales of all alcoholic beverages nationwide.

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/cri ... -pandemic/

[HHTel]

Anutin already rejected this even saying " It will not be discussed!"

[buksida]

So that's it then according to the construction heir that knows nothing at all about the situation? Banned until May 31?

[Big Boy]

Yes, I mentioned the Anutin statement to friends yesterday - their immediate response was, "OK, black market it is then."

Of course, we must remember that most of what Anutin reportedly says is bollox, gets denied and is taken down a few days later.