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Is there currently an alcohol ban in Thailand?
Is there a alcohol ban
Answer summary
The conversation revolves around the current state of alcohol sales in Thailand amid COVID-19 regulations. It indicates that there is still no sale of alcohol in Pattaya, with most provinces observing restrictions until December 1st. Alcohol is available in certain restaurants in Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, and Phangna, but there are time limits on service. Various opinions about the situation and humorous comments related to the restrictions are shared throughout the discussion.
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Neill ******
Lol, mention alcohol and get max responses to post, welcome to Thailand
Mitchell *******
Phuket and Bangkok, you can get anywhere, but there is a time limit. It was 11pm when everything had to close in Phuket. I was there last week. I believe in Bangkok, it is a similar thing.
Paul *******
No ban in phuket get beer anywherd
Dave **********
I long for Bangkok of the 70's others prefer the 60's but no one longs for the Bangkok of 2021 I Know of.
Patrick **********
Finished in restaurant and bar since yesterday!
Jelly ******
@Patrick *********
bars as well? Thought it was only restaurants, but that's news I gladly welcome!Patrick **********
@Jelly *****
if they serve some food but generally it is the case in Thailand 
Michele ******
How's the covid vaccination programme going in Thailand?
Kristian ***************
Not at Chaweng beach. Those little popup's sell you anything...
Martin **********
@Kristian **************
coming so to samui islands 😎
Symon *********
Yes
Kev **********
@Derry ********
that’s brilliant Derry *********
@Panama ******
it made me chuckle 
Bob **********
In entertainment and restaurants yes Bangkok can drink until 9pm
Gordon ********
Drive to BKK, we are back to chilled glasses again….finally
Michael *******
Yes.
Mark *************************
I see a great picture of 4 guys just hanging out and knockin back shots.
Michael ********
@Randy ******************
was the basket on table the food 🤣🤣🤣Randy *******************
@Michael *******
🤣 shot basket haaaaaaMichael ********
@Randy ******************
thats usually a grain anyway, or tequila has some vegtable in it somewhere i think 555Martin **********
Only in bars and restaurants in shops you can buy whatever you want. 🥂 Cheers
I anyway drink only at home. 🤪😉🕺
I anyway drink only at home. 🤪😉🕺
Bä ****
Everyone Drinks “Coffee” Now
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kristin *********
@Bä ***
The coffee from bars tastes the bestBä ****
@Kristin ********
They have this new flavor I really like...Tanqueray & Tonic....Star Bucks is way behind the times 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 
Carrie **********
I love how all the hardened criminals among us just laugh…
Carrie **********
Here is the secret:
Mom & Pop corner stores.
Always.
🥷
Mom & Pop corner stores.
Always.
🥷
Bill ******
Thailand cracks me up, I'm going to Bangkok for a few months but not until it's back like it used to be.
Steve **********
@Bill *****
I promise you, it will never be back to what it used to be. Those days are pleasant memories and I lived them all.
Bobby ********
Alcohol is freely available from convenience stores and supermarkets. Restaurants in designated provinces can serve alcohol.
Paul *****************
In Germany no Mask can Drink everywhere Restaurants and Bars all open. What i want in Jail Thailand now. I no wasting my Time and Money for nothing travel Thailand.
Richard ********
@Paul ****************
yes better Germans stay Germany !!!!5555
Have *******
@Paul ****************
did anyone ask you to come?Paul *****************
@Dave ******
Germany is nice at Christmas Time on Christmas Market. 
Todd *********
@Paul ********
true. But Germany sucks for the next months at least 
Joseph *********
@Paul ****************
Please provide the name of the person or persons who forced you to cone so they can be fully prosecuted under the law. 
Bob ********
@Joseph ********
I thought he didn't go to Thailand, didn't want to waste his time and money. ..For myself, I don't think I'd rather be in a country at the present time who's citizens don't care about protecting each other (by wearing masks) while there is a Covid 19 pandemic going on in the world?
Ronald *****
Your own country don't sell alcohol? Why need to drink in Thailand...😂😂😂
Peter ********
OP@Ronald ****
we never stopped selling beer in th the UK
James ********
Hahahah. It’s Thailand.
Peter *********
Yes apparently when drink in a restaurant covid comes out and gets you but if drink water same restaurant covid leaves you alone . A really clever Mr covid lol 😆
Michael ********
In most of the provinces yes until December 1st.
Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Phangna and one other booze allowed at restaurants
Bangkok, Phuket, Krabi, Phangna and one other booze allowed at restaurants
Jim ******
@Michael *******
Bars have been allowed to open in Phuket since 1st October but must cease serving alcohol at 11pm unless they also serve meals in which case they can remain open until midnight.Steve **********
@Jim *****
How is this : cease, disist, unless with means or chewing gum , before ar after 11. Have to do with covid.Michael ********
@Jim *****
yes i am aware of thatJim ******
@Michael *******
I only responded because your post suggested that only restaurants could serve alcohol and I thought other none teetotaler’s might like to know that bars were open in Phuket.Paul *****************
@Michael *******
Maybe End of next Year better. Laws Change every Day. No Bars open no Alcohol Served, i stay in all open Germany Sure.Steve **********
@Paul ****************
laws change day by day as do the level of compliance by bar ownersStay home for a year, the bug ain't dead yet.
Michael ********
@Paul ****************
Enough Germany Xmas markets are very good there
Phil **********
@Michael *******
not in Krabi, governor has still banned it.Michael ********
@Phil *********
ok they did say was up to provincial order. I.E up to the governorPeter *********
@Michael *******
maybe even not Dec 1st ?Peter *********
Said open schools 1st November our sons school still closed bloody ridiculous 🙄
Michael ********
@Peter ********
they said they will open November 1st they did. There is always a maybe or a what if, but they have said December 1st will stop the booze ban country wide.Michael ********
@Peter ********
i dont care, i dont drink. Far as i am concerned you can make it permanent pointless trying to play speculation game with mePeter *********
@Michael *******
you think 🤔 
John ********
Yes still no sale of booze in pattaya
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