Puritanical parade back to enforce closing times

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2AM BAR CLOSING: Chalerm wants checks against young patrons

In his first inspection of the Bangkok Metro-politan Administration, Interior Minister Chal-erm Yoobamrung yesterday asked Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin to help enforce the 2am closing of entertainment venues.

Using its municipal policemen, the BMA should also ensure people younger than 20 do not attend these venues, Chalerm said, adding that Bangkok streets would be safe and free of crime under his tenure.

Chalerm said he would tackle drug problems using a pro-active but non-violent approach based on law and order. He said BMA officials and municipal policemen will help monitor crimes and criminal activities in support of local police.

He said a scenic observation post should be built in Bangkok to serve tourists, and proposed a site near a lake in the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly compound off the southeast Ratchada-phisek section.

Chalerm said the post would also comprise convention and business centres to serve foreign tourists.

He promised Bt100 million to support the BMA if it accepted his idea to build the tourist installations.

The minister praised Apirak and the BMA for keeping the Chao Phya River from Nonthaburi down to the sea outlet free of water weeds, at the suggestion of Her Majesty the Queen.

Chalerm and Apirak appeared friendly during the inspection and at the press conference and both sat together for a photo call.

Night venues found to be operating after 2am will ultimately face closure within seven days.

"After 10pm, Bangkok streets must be free from crimes, rapes, mugging and brawls. BMA municipal policemen will work with local police to make sure these crimes don't happen," he added.

Chalerm said he told Apirak to solve problems about coastal erosion along the coastlines in Bang Khun Thian district, the only Bangkok district facing the sea.

Source: The Nation

Thought: Great plan, enforce nightlife clampdowns on a city where one of the largest tourist attractions is nightlife then say you want to attract more foreign tourists. What to clean up Bangkok? How about starting with the police force, they're more corrupt and worse than the criminals in many instances. Maybe Chalerm should look closer to home, wonder what his son is upto these days.
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Sabai Jai · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject:

Well, don't suppose it's anything to do with the way his sons used to behave in bars?

SJ

The understudy · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:00 pm Post subject:

You say Buksida my Man!!!

did you also hear this by Chalerm that he wants to copy Londonn and Berlin by building a Ferris Wheel in Bangkok for all of us to enjoy. just as last night He proposed site of the old state Cigarrette Monopoly If his Plans go through Thailands Ferriswheel has to be higher than the singaporean one with it's 165 Meters in height. which being build as we speak. More of this Ferris

More News about Bangkok Ferris Wheel follow!!!

Your's The understudy!!!
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sandman67 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 5:42 pm Post subject:

what I have noticed is that Thai politicians, more so than UK ones, seem to flap their mouths long before engaging their brains.....

STEVE G · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 11:15 pm Post subject:

elem · Specialist Joined: 23 Jul 2006 Posts: 203 Location: HH

ha ha -just my thinking - should the streets only be crime-free after 10pm???
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