Ok I have been hearing today that bars in Bkk will be closed this weekend from Friday 14 till Monday 16 because of the elections 

Anyone know if this is true??? 

Also that will be closed next weekend from Friday 21 till the Monday 24. 

Also a rumour that they will be closed from Friday 14 all week till after the elections 

Anyone any idea what’s happening??? 

If they are closed on Sunday 16 can anyone tell me of a hole in the wall, knock 3 times ask for Joe place that will be open on Sunday?? 

Cause after travelling for 20 hours I not want to be stuck in hotel room drinking the mini bar watching Thai TV!!!! ( no offence meant to Thai TV it just not my 1^st choice

Thailand - no drinking/alcohol - no way !

Their's far too much money to be lost if bars/clubs were closed for such long periods. I think it's just rumours that you heard.

It's true....bars closed this weekend...and next.....however....usually there are quite a few bars that remain open....expats bars on sukhumvit...

Alas... the news is true.

but what of the enforcement?

Ask if they will be serving prior to the evening and you may find out. Then again, you have to go there on the night in question to find out.

There are always some places that are open - sometimes with doors half closed, dim lights... - dull places.

Sometimes not so dull. Mostly the bars who will open are catering to foreigners. Any bars in major hotels (high end joints) will serve.

I knew only on the night before election...no alcohol...and where did you heard about that the bar will close 14-16th??..that must seeking for update news...because of I will join the birthday party of sathorn on 21st.

Then let make house's party..

House party at Katey's house! Woo-hoo!

Monday to Friday- you can survive.

It would be worst if clubs are close from Monday to Friday.

So how about house Party? Am I in?

well usually bar not sale for those day but finally some places or small shop they serve for sure, not too hard for u to find right?/

damn i just got home today now, i need party should have some where ...

i didn't even mean to be home for election blahhh ()

Its only a ******* drink, get over it for Christ's sake!

There is ALWAYS someone serving in Bangkok. They always make these proclamations but they are not strictly enforced. Grab a tuk tuk driver...they always know places that are open!

"BANGKOK: -- No alcohol will be served to expats, tourists or local residents in bars and restaurants over the next two weekends nationwide due to the oncoming election.

The first dry days will be 14, 15 and 16 December, pre-election days for a few million Thais who registered to vote early.

Thaivisa has been informed that no alcohol is allowed to be served nationwide between Friday 14th at 6pm until Sunday 16th at midnight.

Elections on the 23rd will mean no alcohol will be sold from 6pm on the 22nd till midnight on the 23rd of December.

Practically this means two or three dry days in the two weekends ahead, although some tourist areas tend to be lenient once it's past 7pm on election day.

Please be aware that local rules could apply. Big hotels are not likely to be affected.

--thaivisa.com 2007-12-13 "

although *** and if u know where to go it shouldn't be a problem finding somewhere that will be serving alcohol.

Damm so it looks like it true.

House party is good idea - if it was in Dublin u would all be welcome to my house - but it aint.

So any ideas were to go ????

beej - its only a ******* drink??? man u have not a clue - the 1 time u really want a beer is when u cant get 1!!! and thats not something u say to an Irish man - this is serious business !!!LOL

hope this doesnt apply to phuket as i will be chilling with beer from 22-29 with a bit of luck.... 14 Dec (ie tomorrow) i have an Xmas booze up at Zanotti's with mates, so I sure as hell hope there is no alcohol ban there.... we are taking our own Champagne actualy....

I hope they lock up all the alcoholics and throw away the keys!!!

why,,,,,,,,,,,, i just got here the gods laugh at me once again...............;(

Hop on a Plane and come to the Philippines,we got plenty San Miguel here.hehe

Buy as much duty free liquor on the plane as possible...might get you thru the weekend!!!

Last two elections, when I was in BKK, it wasnt allowed to buy single cans of beer. I was allowed to buy a big box of beer cans. Some 7/11 owners sold spirits in little Lipo-bottles under the counter and every hotel bar will serve drinks.

At a very famous tavern in Soi (dont tell the name here) I ordered red wine for dinner. At first they said no way - then I suggested to serve the red wine in a soft drink glass accompanied by a bottle of coke.

The same worked with a Gin Tonic and a bottle of sparkling water..

There will be an early election for those who cant make it on 23rd this weekend... Thanks God! I will be in HuaHin..

ridiculous!

My mate Cassidy arrives tomorrow. The man's a beer monster. Last year he dragged me from bar to bar for 14 nights (and days) to a red-eyed state of dribbling horribleness and near nervous breakdown . This alcohol ban may just save my liver and sanity. Thanks.

Amen