Thailand

If anybody can understand how this law will help to change Thailands image being the "brothel of the world" let us know. Now anybody who is out to have a decent drink after midnight is FORCED to go to so called entertainment zones, instead of to visit eg. Prah Atit, were over the last years some decent hangouts were established where Thai women could go to meet friends without being bothered of being prostitutes. This is an attack against the economical and political arising middle class which wants to have its right to party in decent places, but can not anymore. They are forced to visit special declared "zones", wich opens up the gate for bribery and pay offs under the table. As much it is understandable that Thaksin wants to change Thailands image in the world, Prohibition is not the way to do. They should have a look eg. on Berlin/Germany wich abolished all closing times more than 50 years ago, with the effect that everybody has the choice to go out when and where at any time. It's just a stubborn decision.

Here it is, governments new brainchild

Business categories Nightclubs and bars Lounges and tea houses Modern massage parlours Pubs, discotheques, cafes, restaurants with live acts

Licensed before Jan 13, 2004 9pm - 2pm 11am - 2pm, 6pm - midnight 4pm - midnight 6pm - 1am

Licensed after Jan 13, 2004 and outside entertainment zones 9pm - midnight 11am - 2pm, 6pm - midnight 6pm - midnight 6pm - midnight