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bkkz
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Good news, finally!
Source: BangkokPost
A police proposal to extend nightlife closing times by two hours to 4am is getting a mixed reaction.
The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has proposed the extension as part of preparations for the Asean Economic Community (AEC) launch in 2015.
MPB deputy chief Pol Maj Gen Adul Narongsak said last week the bureau is preparing to submit the proposal to the Interior Ministry.
The proposal seeks to amend the law controlling entertainment venues so bar and nightclub closing times can be extended.
The Bangkok Post talked to several people who would be affected by extended closing times - bar operators, a student and an activist.
Chaiyot Yimsamai, the owner of a bar in Din Daeng district, said he agreed with the proposal because he stands to profit from it.
He said the new rule, if approved, could be a boon for his business because more tourists and foreigners will visit Thailand, and especially Bangkok, after the AEC's launch, and many of them would like to enjoy the city's nightlife.
"If I can open my bar until 4am, I can make more money to feed my family and employees," he said.
But another bar operator said he did not expect a later closing time to make much difference to his bottom line, and in fact would probably not stay open any later anyway.
Nonthadetch Booranasitthiporn, who runs a bar in Phaya Thai district, predicted few customers after 2am. Most of them visit his bar from 10pm and are happy to go home at 2am, he said.
Mr Nonthadetch added that even if the extended opening hours were approved, he would probably still close as normal at 2am to give his staff more time to clean the venue.
Another bar owner, Aphirak Beaupracha, who owns a nightlife venue in Watthana district, said he could see good points and bad about the proposal.
"I may make more money, but my employees would have to work harder and I may lose staff as a result," he said.
He said many customers are fans of European football and they often ask him to stay open during matches which are broadcast about 2-3am Thai time.
"From a business point of view, I can't deny that a change in the closing time would be agreeable," he said.
Surasit Sinlapa-ngam, director of the Don't Drive Drunk Foundation, however, disagrees with the proposal.
He said it was inappropriate to cite the AEC's launch in proposing the new closing times.
Bars and nightclubs should close at reasonable times to help reduce road accidents and crimes, Mr Surasit said.
"There are many other ways to welcome foreigners and tourists after the launch of the AEC," he said.
He suggested improving Thailand's tourist attractions and promoting Thai culture would be a more responsible approach.
"Attracting foreigners and tourists with late-night bars and nightclubs is not a good idea," he said.
University student Aitsaya Harakarn, 18, said later closing times could help cut crime.
"Changing the closing time to 4am could reduce crime, particularly rape and robbery, because it will be morning by the time would-be burglars and rapists leave the bars," she said.
She believed they would be less likely to commit crimes after 4am because it is the start of a new day and some early-risers would already be up and about.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 11:21 pm on April 15, 2013
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koolbreez
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It would reduce organized crime, as the police could no longer demand bribes from those that do stay open past 2am.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 8:09 am on April 16, 2013
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skotchy
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LT will be shorten as TG will go back to their club on 3am
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 12:33 pm on April 16, 2013
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retiredintahoe
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Also, think about the cashiers, bartenders and servers who have to get there early and now would stay a couple of hours later.
How many will demand a raise (which will raise the cost of doing business) ? How many will just quit, as there are plenty of jobs right now.
As KB said, might reduce the bribes,
Not really clear this is good for punters.
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Posted on: 1:23 pm on April 16, 2013
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dirty guru
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Watch out for a few more fires as systems overload.
And gangs of Thai crooks picking off hugely drunk punters.
As for long time......it's gonna be way harder as girls will classify it as a 4 hour stint if its prior to midnight to try and do a two card trick.
Watch for substituted whiskey as the punters get so smashed who knows the difference.
Watch for crazy f***ers popping up at 330am causing trouble.
Staff using Ya ba to stay awake.
And cops arresting you for no reason til you pay the trumped up fine of disorderly conduct.
Across the board it's good news if your sober but if your a party dude it's a cruel punishing addition.
Blackouts and jail or robbery and worse.
I feel sorry for the Thais who roll up at 630pm or earlier.
Certainly beer bars get going even earlier...it's long days less sleep more ""f*** farang "" resentment if you don't bar fine.
Spikes will take place and you will be robbed and mistaken in the gutter as a bad drunk.....
Dangerous and even sinister decision.
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Posted on: 8:41 pm on April 16, 2013
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bkkz
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Bangkok was great back in the 1990s and 2000. It only took them over 12 years to figure it out.
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Posted on: 11:10 pm on April 16, 2013
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dirty guru
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I am in agreement BK.
But remember back then girls didn't have as many options.
No mobiles and smart phones for most.
Some who did often wanted you to call.
It was cheaper by 70%
You could easily find gems for 1000 baht a night.
Places like Themaes open til 6am
It all started going wrong after 2004 -2009
I can remember doing 3 girls in 2000 and total cost was 3000 and some bar fridge stuff....all desperate to make me their favourite.
Man how times have changed
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Posted on: 11:44 pm on April 16, 2013
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cheapcharlie
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Quote: from skotchy on 6:33 am on April 17, 2013
LT will be shorten as TG will go back to their club on 3am
Actually back in the 90 s when the bars were open all night LT was easier to get and more the norm than now. Market will always push to fill the gap the street carts are an eyesore 2 am is too early for adults.
Pattaya and bkk were much better 12 yrs ago as BK rightly says.
Hotel bars are mostly 24 / 7 so I never sat at those ghastly street places. But I remember the good old days in majestic suites not able to sleep until after 6 am due to the noise from NP. As for Ja ba who cares they do it anyway or is a girl better who drunk 2 bottles of tequila just be a good judge. If they keep to this 2 am nonsense it will cost them money.
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Posted on: 3:59 am on April 17, 2013
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