2am curfew being "scrutinised"

[Nyx]

"Curfew"...article makes it sound like if we don't go home at 2am we are in trouble!

Todays' Gazette>>>

Patong nightspots under curfew scrutiny

PATONG, PHUKET: Following many reports that certain nightlife establishments in Patong are not closing by the mandatory 2am curfew, the Phuket's governor and the island's top police officer say the situation is being closely monitored.

This follows a report in a local Thai language newspaper that three unspecified nightclubs were habitually operating until 6am.

At a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday, Governor Wichai Phraisa-ngop and Phuket Provincial Police Commander Pekad Tantipong said they were aware of the report and that an investigation would be launched 'as soon as possible'.

Gov Wichai told the meeting that when he visited Patong's Soi Bangla Tuesday night to take part in Loy Kratong activities, he didn't see any signs of venues staying open past the 2am deadline.

"Maybe they recognized my face and were well-prepared. Anyway, we will continue to monitor the situation," he said.

Patong Deputy Mayor Chairat Sukhabaan downplayed the problem of certain venues staying open late, saying it was less important than illegal drug use or tourist rip-offs.

Mr Chairat said it was time to re-think the 2am closing time that applies to most venues in Patong, as this would be good for tourism.

"It's normal for bars to stay open until late in major cities like New York or London. Tourists are here to travel and enjoy, and some can't adjust to the time difference," said Mr Chairat, himself a former nightclub operator.

"If we could just change the closing time it would be hugely beneficial to the Thai tourism industry. In history, this country earned most of its revenue from rice and rubber, but now we rely on tourism," he said.

Mr Chairat agrees that zoning should be used to keep nightlife venues away from schools and places of worship, but said that those in designated tourist areas should be allowed to remain open later than is now permissible.

This would help generate government revenue though increased tax collection, he said.

As for reports of a mysterious video disc being circulated among some nightlife business operators to show how their rivals are getting away with breaking the curfew, the head of the Patong Entertainment Business Association (PEBA) said he was unaware of any such recording.

 

[Pompal 09.]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Bibs must be pissed to be missing out on their tea money collected from all the bars that are open past 2.

 

[Rosie<3]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

"Mr Chairat said it was time to re-think the 2am closing time that applies to most venues in Patong, as this would be good for tourism"

Now thats some wise words.

 

[Bookworm]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

What do you expect, he owns Safari disco and can allways be found in Club 53 under Rock Hard.

 

[ExeneC]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Haha.. that explains it.

 

[Harlos]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Your current affairs are abysmal today Captain!!!!

He sold Safari over 2 years ago as it was giving him a "bad name", he then went 50/50 with the Ruskies into taking over Rio now Club53 (below Rock Hard a go-go). Has now since sold his share to the Ruskies and probably got his fingers into some other lucrative pie :

 

[The Man with No Name]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

He's been busy building his "adult" resort spa on the hillside at Kalim for the last 4 years too.

 

[sarah s]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

What is this?

 

[SEA-BAT]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Adult as in alternative lifestyle? I used to always see him back in the day with gay and fem looking males when he sponsored various sporting events.

 

[reynwater]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

I think it's well known he likes to entertain couples :whistle:

 

[colonelsanders33]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Surprised.. I thought he was strictly one team only..

Remember Sleasy shouting out to wait when I exited the toilets after he had followed us both in there.

 

[Babe]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Only because he left Patong at 1:30.:he:

 

[funny girl]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Beam her up to Level 2 Scotty!

 

[hustla_honeyz]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Any idea of the name of that one?

There`s a hotel being constructed just up the hill from my place in Kalim.

 

[No 1....]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

2am curfew is ridiculous, especially in Phuket. Think of how much more income clubs could generate if they stayed open later, say like 4

 

[Dr. Strongrod]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Yeah just imagine :whistle:

 

[Jesus]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

 

[Icepath]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

lots of establishments dont adhere to the curfew as it is. Been in Hollywood at gone 4 amybe even 5am.

 

[nibinaearr]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

Gee reported coming out to daylight the other morning..

 

[StyncKeyncBot]

2am curfew being "scrutinised"

kinda expect 4-5am for Hollywood, has been the case mostly but what shocked me was falling out of Baya and it was daylight, that's a first ever