ggobkk Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 Just finished packing for my first cross ocean trip since December 2020. I arrive Bangkok early on the 13th. The last day of the election campaign is the 14th. Siam Roads guide, Mac, reminds me that there are no alcohol sales from the 13th until the close of the polls. Any one able to advise if the clubs will be open on the 13th and/or 14th? I'll assume massage locations recommended on the Forum will be operating. If any forum member is in town, I'll be in Bangkok from the 13th to morning of the 18th. I'll return for a week on 19 May. reader 1 Quote
kokopelli3 Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 The bars will be closed from 6 PM 13 May (Saturday) until 6 PM 14 May (Sunday). Possibly some bars may remain open but no alcohol sales, but unlikely. Massage shops can open. And no alcohol sales during that time period. Quote
Members Riobard Posted May 11, 2023 Members Posted May 11, 2023 Sounds like erection day restrictions. Patanawet, vinapu, ggobkk and 1 other 4 Quote
zoomomancs Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 3 hours ago, kokopelli3 said: The bars will be closed from 6 PM 13 May (Saturday) until 6 PM 14 May (Sunday). Possibly some bars may remain open but no alcohol sales, but unlikely. Massage shops can open. And no alcohol sales during that time period. Last Saturday Screwboys was open with soft drinks. The other bars on Patpong were closed. As you say, Sunday is normal after 6pm. Quote
gayinpattaya Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 Ask the boys. My Bangkok knowledge is outdated. Pattaya... You can go to many places for drinking and boys. Usually the places owned by relatives of police or officials. From my Bangkok days, I can tell you we used to head to Sathorn Soi 1. But you will need a local to show you. Most of those hidden bars look like house fronts. Quote
fedssocr Posted May 11, 2023 Posted May 11, 2023 most of the bars I saw posted on Twitter today that they will be closed Saturday night Quote
vinapu Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 4 hours ago, fedssocr said: most of the bars I saw posted on Twitter today that they will be closed Saturday night Grindr will be opened and I assume one can stock on Chang between 11 and 2 like every day , no? kokopelli3 and floridarob 2 Quote
vinapu Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 10 hours ago, ggobkk said: Just finished packing for my first cross ocean trip since December 2020. I arrive Bangkok early on the 13th. ....... I'll be in Bangkok from the 13th to morning of the 18th. I'll return for a week on 19 May. some people have all luck in life waiting for report impatiently but with patience Quote
kokopelli3 Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 2 hours ago, vinapu said: Grindr will be opened and I assume one can stock on Chang between 11 and 2 like every day , no? No alcohol sales between 6 PM Saturday and 6 PM Sunday. Maybe in small mom and pop stores it is possible. Quote
gayinpattaya Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, kokopelli3 said: No alcohol sales between 6 PM Saturday and 6 PM Sunday. Maybe in small mom and pop stores it is possible. Old guy near Malasia Hotel in Bangkok. The booze shop near Bambo Bar in Jomtien. It's never hard to find alcohol if you forgot to buy some before 6pm. Quote
floridarob Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, gayinpattaya said: Old guy near Malasia Hotel in Bangkok. Don't think he is there anymore.... Quote
Members scott456 Posted May 12, 2023 Members Posted May 12, 2023 Sounds like the election day restrictions are on your first one or two days in Thailand. I would just use these couple days to rest and relax after the long flight. Quote
zoomomancs Posted May 12, 2023 Posted May 12, 2023 It is possible in mom pop stores. Take a bag. Quote
ggobkk Posted May 13, 2023 Author Posted May 13, 2023 I did some duty free shopping in Zurich waiting for my flight. Seems like in room entertaining election Eve. Quote
vinapu Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, ggobkk said: I did some duty free shopping in Zurich waiting for my flight. Seems like in room entertaining election Eve. happy arrival in Bangkok and don't worry about anything, after all you are not flying there to get drunk, do you ? Lucky 1 Quote
Patanawet Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 8 hours ago, zoomomancs said: It is possible in mom pop stores. Take a bag. Not my one! Any other banned day no problem but not election day.. Police very strict (unless it's for them). The trick is to ask the motor bike taxi boys. If there is anywhere, they will know. vinapu 1 Quote
Patanawet Posted May 13, 2023 Posted May 13, 2023 Thai logic. Get rat arsed as much as you like on election day, as long as you didn't buy it between 6 and 6. Quote
vinapu Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 On 5/11/2023 at 10:46 AM, ggobkk said: , I'll be in Bangkok from the 13th to morning of the 18th. I'll return for a week on 19 May. I wonder how your first day went Quote
ggobkk Posted May 14, 2023 Author Posted May 14, 2023 46 minutes ago, vinapu said: I wonder how your first day went Your impatient patience was noted and a report has been filed. I probably misnumbered one of our rules. vinapu and floridarob 1 1 Quote
vinapu Posted May 14, 2023 Posted May 14, 2023 13 hours ago, ggobkk said: Your impatient patience was noted and a report has been filed. I probably misnumbered one of our rules. you have a good heart ! Quote
Members sydneyboy1 Posted May 15, 2023 Members Posted May 15, 2023 The likely new Prime Minister is cute. ggobkk 1 Quote
floridarob Posted May 15, 2023 Posted May 15, 2023 2 hours ago, sydneyboy1 said: The likely new Prime Minister is cute. and young...42 Think the US will ever vote someone young? Quote
vinapu Posted May 15, 2023 Posted May 15, 2023 1 hour ago, floridarob said: and young...42 Think the US will ever vote someone young? they did already in 1960 floridarob 1 Quote
alvnv Posted May 15, 2023 Posted May 15, 2023 2 hours ago, vinapu said: they did already in 1960 and 2008 floridarob 1 Quote
