Phuket Nightlife

Geir · #1 24-05-2007, 18:31

Not shore about the reason, but I think its some kind of a public holiday and we have to close the bars..........................

Geir

Werwolf · #2 24-05-2007, 19:05

Its the day before Nicke´s birthday

..is that reason enough...

ATMwalking · #3 24-05-2007, 19:52

Visakha Bucha Day - Public Holiday

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It is a day to commemorate three important incidents: the birth, the enlightenment and the passing away of the Buddha. Miraculously, these events fell in the same month and on the same date in the Buddhist era.

From the gazette.

Crustasian · #4 24-05-2007, 21:55

Yes K2 told me yesterday.This one is a big one and not to be messed with.

lhsaw · #5 24-05-2007, 22:05

Are discos closed too? Looks like I'll have to top up my mini bar in my room

Does that mean I do not need to pay for 31st's barfine?

nelsonone · #6 25-05-2007, 06:21

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Originally Posted by lhsaw

Are discos closed too? Looks like I'll have to top up my mini bar in my room

Does that mean I do not need to pay for 31st's barfine?

yep.....all booze outlets (possibly including 7/11s booze sales) will close lshaw...so do stock up on booze + gals beforehand

MrDK · #7 25-05-2007, 07:40

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Originally Posted by nelsonone

yep.....all booze outlets (possibly including 7/11s booze sales) will close lshaw...so do stock up on booze + gals beforehand

Time for LLT and/or an inventory of phone numbers.

Simbo · #8 25-05-2007, 13:36

Its Visakha Bucha Day on the 31st - that's the reason for the closures.

Captain · #9 25-05-2007, 14:29

There isn't one day in Patong that when the bars were closed I went sober to bed. Allways some places to drink. I know about 3-4 on beach road alone.

easyrider_au · #10 25-05-2007, 14:59

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Originally Posted by Captain

There isn't one day in Patong that when the bars were closed I went sober to bed. Allways some places to drink. I know about 3-4 on beach road alone.

That's right Captain...................I've lost count of the times the bars were supposed to be closed & no alcohol allowed to be served, due to a certain holiday.

I respect bm bar owners, that comply with the local rules.......

It's unfortunate that I have to patronise other businesses, that aren't bm owned.

Simbo · #11 25-05-2007, 15:10

Best day out if you have some BG mates is to go round their room with an couple of bottles- a lot of them are completely different away from work when the can be 'themselves' again. Have had some of my best days out here when the bars are closed.

Geir · #12 25-05-2007, 15:23

Most restaurants will still be open and serving alcohol.........beer/girl-bars and discos have to close...........

Geir

ST66 · #13 25-05-2007, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Werwolf

Its the day before Nicke´s birthday

..is that reason enough...

Hmm, departing Copenhagen 31 May, arriving Patong 1 June - looks to be a fun evening that Friday evening

Nicke · #14 25-05-2007, 17:40

Thank god,

look like I avoid the double day celebration of my birthday this year.

easyrider_au · #15 25-05-2007, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Nicke

Thank god,

look like I avoid the double day celebration of my birthday this year.

It's my b/day on the 2nd.....

Looks like 2 big nights...

Coolhand · #16 25-05-2007, 18:22

Buddha's birthday is celebrated this week (24th), so i get a weeks holiday for 4 days off work. Back in Hong Kong next week so I miss the bars closing.
That's what I call great planning.

K2 · #17 25-05-2007, 18:31

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Originally Posted by easyrider_au

It's my b/day on the 2nd.....

Looks like 2 big nights...

What a shame Faulty not around to help you celebrate

- most likely see you Saturday mate.

banglaman · #18 29-05-2007, 21:41

Hi Guy I am arriving Thursday the 31st May.

My friend arrived today and he phoned me and told me that all the bars will be closed on Thursday. Could somebody inform me if this is correct?

This happened to me last year the day I arrived nothing was open. I think it was the kings anniversory.

It will be a dissapointment if this is correct.

The manager of Ned Kellys pub told him today.

Cheers for your help

MajorTom · #19 29-05-2007, 21:49

Thats correct I'm afraid.

http://www.phuket-info.com/forums/ni...ighlight=close

banglaman · #20 29-05-2007, 22:00

Thanks major tom

I just found another thread on the topic

A little dissapointing but I will find somewhere to drink.
Last year we got talking to a few girls at dinner, they had friends who owned a hairdressing salon. We ended up spending most of the eveing there. They had a bar outside the salon and sold us beer from there.

We then went to the bar next to Tiger which opened about midnight to finish off the night.

Mai Chob · #21 30-05-2007, 20:06

ITS ABOUT TIME I WASNT ARRIVING ON BAR CLOSED NIGHT!!! 555
Must be tough Geir, having to close your business when you dont even know why!...The local butcher will suffer as well, what with all that meat consumed at your place...