Bars Closed on 12 March?

[The_Munchmaster]

I've just booked 10 days in Bangkok from March 6 to 16.

 

Then I check out the 'when bars might be closed' thread and I see that due to Senate Elections the bars might be closed from 6pm on 12 March to 8pm on 13 March.

[redwood13]

Senate elections are Sunday 02 March so it looks like you're safe :thumbup: But for others it appears there is not only the election, but also "advanced voting" on the previous weekend - 24 February, so there may be two weekends in a row of drinking disruption. Or surreptitious drinking

 

-redwood

[The_Munchmaster]

Thanks Redwood, you've put my mind at ease. :thumbup:

[niceone03]

Hi,

 

Can you clarify and help please?

 

I'm in Bangkok 2nd March. With the election and reading the forum, i assume bars will close 1st 6pm and officially re-open 8pm 2nd?.

 

So what does an interested visitor do?. No bars, nightclubs?. Does this apply to tourist hotels as well? What are the options for entertainment?

Thanks

[Flashermac]

Hotel restaurants and bars normally are exempt from the alcohol ban. With the go-go bars, you never know. Many will close, but others may be open and serving only soft drinks.

 

Best option for entertainment: the carpark at the Nana Hotel! When the bars are closed, it looks like The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Also, a stroll down Cowboy will always find some BGs out on the street looking for a "companion" for the evening.

 

 

[niceone03]

Thanks, looks like i will be immersed in a scene from the Invasion of Bodysnatchers then!.