News Forum - CCSA to give thumbs up to 4am licensing in Thailand next week

[Thaiger]

The Tourism and Sports Minister yesterday revealed the department needs Centre of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) approval before it can extend licensing hours from 2am to 4am. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn acknowledged that many people don’t want opening hours extended across the country but the minister insists it is necessary for the greater economic good of Thailand. The extended entertainment hours apply to specific touristy areas in particular like Khao San Road, Bangla Street, Patong Beach, Phuket, Pattaya Walking Street, Ao Nang in Krabi, Khao Lak in Phan Nga, Hua Hin, Samui, and Chaing Mai. Phiphat made it known that the measures […]

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[Smiler]

I feel sorry for the staff at these bars who will probably start working at 6 pm or earlier and are then forced to work until 4 in the morning, many are alcoholics by the time their ‘career’ ends

[TheDirtyDurian]

50 minutes ago, Smiler said:

I feel sorry for the staff at these bars who will probably start working at 6 pm or earlier and are then forced to work until 4 in the morning, many are alcoholics by the time their ‘career’ ends

Or alternatively, they're happy about the extra cash. 

Or if they don't like the job presumably they'll look for another one. 

Do you have the same sympathy for nighttime economy workers in New York, Tokyo, London etc?