A general
election is scheduled to be held throughout Thailand on Sunday, February
2.
According to Thai law, a nationwide alcohol ban will be enforced during
the election weekend, starting at 6pm on Saturday, February 1.
By law,
the alcohol ban technically extends for a 36-hour period and alcohol
sales will be prohibited even in supermarkets.
.
Until then, all bars, pubs etc. in Pattaya will officially be required
to close.