Alcohol sale ban July 15-16

Published: 14/07/2011 at 02:53 PM
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The Public Health Ministry has ordered public health offices throughout the country to coordinate with police and other authorities to make sure the ban on thje sale of alcohol is strictly observed on July 15 and 16, an important Buddhist holiday.

Violators are liable to a six-month jail sentence and/or a 10,000 baht fine.

A Prime Minister's Office's order issued in 2009 bans sale of all kinds of alcohol on four important days of for Buddhists - Makha Bucha Day, Wisakha Bucha Day, Asanha Bucha Day and the Buddhist Lent Day.

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swlh

Discussion 8 : 14/07/2011 at 08:26 PM8
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Here here me too !!!
My staff have organised a private BBQ and stocked up on beer yesterday go figure that then , when questioned their reply was Amazing Thailand ( classic no)
Mockery !!!!
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swlh

Discussion 7 : 14/07/2011 at 08:22 PM7
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Yeah your right
But I was hoping for once someone could give me a valid answer silly me for hoping ay.
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Discussion 6 : 14/07/2011 at 06:04 PM6
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sharp - discussion 3. Pardon my cyincism but dare say you'll find that 'properly registered' means that one's paid the cops enough tea money to keep them out of trouble.
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Discussion 5 : 14/07/2011 at 05:28 PM5
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Exactly and for burning the capital city ummmmmmm oh yeah left off.. Extraordinary is right ..

Again what does properly registered mean all the Restaurant and Bar owners are they not !!

Even with licenses

Please please someone know the answer "Dr Siriwat Thiptaradol" your comments please
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Discussion 4 : 14/07/2011 at 03:36 PM4
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Six months in jail for having a beer. Extraordinary.
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Discussion 3 : 14/07/2011 at 01:52 PM3
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What does properly registered mean !!
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Discussion 2 : 14/07/2011 at 01:36 PM2
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why does the ban not cover hotels? if the ban is imposed on the whole nation.
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Discussion 1 : 14/07/2011 at 01:21 PM1
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so, if read this message carefully, government advises you to stock up in time! who says thai administration is not working for the benefit of the people.?
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