emailbroken Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Guys I am keeping this deliberately vague due to obvious Thai sensitivities. If there is an announcement of national importance over the next few days is there likely to be an impact on "entertainment" venues? Quote
forky123 Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Way to go keeping it vague. I would be amazed if there weren't an impact. Quote
GoldMember Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Why keep it vague if it is in the news? If it's insensitive or something I can delete it. Quote
Vessey Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Many of the Thailand/Pattaya forums are monitored, Thailand's Lese-Majeste laws are strict and rigorously enforced, Rumors and hoaxes abound at the moment, if there is any news, best wait for announcements by the Royal Household Bureau. Quote
emailbroken Posted October 13, 2016 Author Posted October 13, 2016 I just wanted to point out that I posted the question as I figured it could be of importance to anyone heading to BKK shortly. Again, we know Thais are very sensitive about this area, so I have deliberately been vague. Quote
GoldMember Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Yes, thanks. I'm headed there Monday and will keep a close eye on it. Quote
vinapu Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 at least we have a taste above how people in Stalinist Russia and other totalitarian countries were communicating. Nobody said anything but yet all knew what it was said Quote
emailbroken Posted October 13, 2016 Author Posted October 13, 2016 at least we have a taste above how people in Stalinist Russia and other totalitarian countries were communicating. Nobody said anything but yet all knew what it was said Thailand has its own set of norms. They're not mine but not up to me to criticise. Just trying to approach a practical issue for some of us in a somewhat respectful way. Quote
Vessey Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 I am being told that an official announcement is imminent. Quote
DivineMadman Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 I think it would wise to be prepared for the entertainment zones to be shut down for some period. Quote
GoldMember Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 It has now been officially announced. Quote
emailbroken Posted October 13, 2016 Author Posted October 13, 2016 Wonder how long things will shut down for? Quote
GoldMember Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 I have some Grindr friends in BKK that promised to update me regarding that. Just have to wait a bit and see. Quote
emailbroken Posted October 13, 2016 Author Posted October 13, 2016 I have some Grindr friends in BKK that promised to update me regarding that. Just have to wait a bit and see. That would be really helpful. Thanks. Quote
GoldMember Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 This is from an article: In the same address, Prayut said Thailand would hold a one-year mourning period while all entertainment functions must be "toned down" for 30 days. Wonder whar does "toned down" mean... Quote
Guest ryanasia Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Why should it matter? People have said overwhelmingly they would still visit regardless of the bars. Quote
Guest Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 Why should it matter? People have said overwhelmingly they would still visit regardless of the bars. 1 Those who have complete freedom on when they book their trip may take information into account & delay their visit if there is a temporary disruption. 2 It is still useful to know what to expect. Quote
Guest ryanasia Posted October 13, 2016 Posted October 13, 2016 1 Those who have complete freedom on when they book their trip may take information into account & delay their visit if there is a temporary disruption. 2 It is still useful to know what to expect. 3. I was being facetious Quote
gerefan Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Wonder what does "toned down" mean... Means until they see income dropping... then business as normal vinapu 1 Quote
paulfort Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 The bars in Boys town tried to open last night but the police closed them at about 8.30 (though one had a "lock in!" We are advised that entertainment bars expect an official notice any time now from the police that will enforce closure for either 3 or 7 days including last night but truth is no one seems to know for certain yet, one suggestion is boys town bars might be open but no music, some boys are being told they should turn up for work still! I will update once I know any more as still planning to head back in to Boys town area tonight though not hopefull of much! emailbroken 1 Quote
anddy Posted October 14, 2016 Posted October 14, 2016 Silom Soi 4 is/was open as usual tonight, just back from there. Maybe quieter than normal Fridays (some patron made a comment to that effect), and it seemed to me there were hardly any Thais but the vast majority was foreigners (both tourists and expats) Was told DJ Station was closed (unsurprisingly to me), but G.O.D. is open (surprisingly to me) Also, a bar boy form Soi twilight told me the bars there were open yesterday and would be open tonight (he did go to work) That's tonight though, and of course doesn't necessarily mean it will be the same tomorrow or in the next 4 weeks.... ChristianPFC, emailbroken and vinapu 3 Quote
emailbroken Posted October 14, 2016 Author Posted October 14, 2016 Guys great to get practical information like this. Thanks. Quote
paulfort Posted October 15, 2016 Posted October 15, 2016 Last night in Boystown no music outside and minimal lighting but BBB were open but boys in trowsers and music much lower, toy biys also open but being discreet about it, other bars all open apart from Castro and Cupid but all pretty quiet.walking street about half of bars appeared open but much less neon and again music all very low or off! During the day all appears notmal though understanably a lot of the Thai's not as happy as normal clearly in mourning but all aplear to be trying to ensure visitors are looked after as well as always emailbroken, vinapu and 1moRussian 3 Quote
