Pattaya's business owners have welcomed the recent change in nightlife closing times, with nightspots allowed to stay open until 04.00am. This adjustment, which also applies to special events such as New Year's Eve, is being implemented in several Thai districts. The move, aimed at boosting economic and tourism activities, is seen by many as a welcome boost for the vibrant city.
Why is everyone so negative about the hospitality industry in Pattaya? (reader submission)
Why is everyone so negative about the hospitality industry in Pattaya? I read a lot of posts about people who lost everything after the Corona. This also happened in NL because of the corona and even more than in Pattaya because the operating costs are much lower than in the expensive regulated Netherlands.
The city of Bangkok has temporarily closed 83 of the city's 400 pubs that do not meet fire safety standards. When the calf is drowned, the well is filled in, as this action comes after last Friday's deadly inferno at the Mountain B pub in Sattahip (Chon Buri), which killed 15 visitors and injured 38.
The new governor of Bangkok, Chadchart Sittipunt, says he is in favor of a closing time of 2.00 a.m. for the catering industry. The sector itself has also insisted on this. In addition, he wants to get rid of the mask obligation on the street, given the small number of new infections.
Nightlife in Bangkok reopened without any problems
Pubs, bars, discotheques, nightclubs and karaoke bars in the Green and Blue Zone provinces have recently reopened after being closed for more than two years. The Bangkokians have been looking forward to this moment because everywhere was quite busy.
Thai government: Night catering open June 1
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) has decided to allow the reopening of night restaurants such as cafes, bars, karaoke and massage parlors from June 1. However, the permit only applies to establishments in the “Green” and “Blue” zones.
From May 1, restaurants can serve alcohol until midnight
The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) will allow certified restaurants to serve alcoholic beverages until midnight next month.
Entertainment venues in three districts of Bangkok will be closed from April 6 to 19 to contain the spread of Covid-19, Governor Aswin Kwanmuang announced Monday.
Own boss in Thailand
Mark is going to start a beer bar. No, not an ordinary beer bar like there are hundreds in Pattaya, but different, better, nicer, the customers will come and come back, they all become regulars. A Gringo story about adventurers in Pattaya.
Who is interested?
Now that the holidays are over, it might be time for some people to think about doing business again? For himself but more likely for his or her Thai partner. Nowadays there are plenty of options when it comes to taking over a company. We are, you could say, in a buyer's market, but a buyer's market dictated by the landowners. So, in practice, no buyer's market.
"If I can't work, I don't know what to do with myself"
3,4 million of Thailand's 8,6 million over-60s continue to work past retirement age. Pure financial necessity for most; for Wattana Sithikol (68) because he loves his work as a waiter. His customers adore him.
Nightlife in Phuket wants to stay open longer
Ten catering establishments in Phuket want to stay open until half past four at night, they have requested permission to do so. Now they have to close their doors at XNUMX AM, as stipulated in the ministerial ordinance and the Public Entertainment Place Act.
What closing times apply in Pattaya?
To get straight to the point, the closing times in Pattaya are incomprehensible to the average holidaymaker. A clear distinction is also made between catering establishments for Thai and Farang.
Reader question: Starting a catering business in Thailand, what should I pay attention to?
I am Jean Pierre 50 years old and I plan to go to Thailand somewhere around August 2016 to start a catering business (no bar). Many will think another one who wants to spend his euros in Thailand, but I am aware that that is possible, and I also know that you should not go to Thailand to get rich.
Reader question: Opening tearoom with Belgian specialties in Thailand
My future wife and I want to open a tearoom in Patong Beach or Pattaya (where there are many tourists) with Belgian specialties such as self-prepared ice cream (all kinds of standard flavors but also ice cream based on West Vleteren Trappist beer) as well as pancakes and Brussels waffles in all flavors and preparations.
'Cute' cafes in Bangkok
Fans of cartoon characters can indulge themselves in Bangkok. Guru, the Friday supplement of Bangkok Post, takes a closer look at some "cute" cafes in yesterday's edition: Sanrio Hello Kitty House, Charlie Brown Cafe, Unicorn Cafe and Mr Bean Coffee Shop.