Chakri Day

[jimmac 66]

I noticed on the FLB calendar that April 6 is Chakri Day and all the bars are closed.  Since I plan to be in Pattaya on April 6 and I'm only visiting for a few days of fun, I'm concerned it may cut into my fun time.

 

What is Chakri Day?  Are shops and restaurants closed as well as bars?  Can you get a drink in a restaurant?  Are the massage parlours open?  Most important, what do the girls do on Charkri Day?

 

I'd appreciate feedback from those of you with more knowledge of Thailand than I.

[eeze 0]

I've read elsewhere that the bars are closed on this date.  

 

I guess my plans for this day is to find a nice girl to be with the previous night and spend the day with her, possibly taking on some of the other attractions that pattaya has to offer.

 

Here's hoping that others know more about the way pattaya handles this holiday.

 

Cheers!

 

Tim

[Emil 0]

I don't know about Chakri Day, but I've been in Pattaya on other days where the bars were closed.  On those occasions it seemed that any bar that had a door was closed and many of the open air bars were also closed.  I don't believe that restaurants are effected so you could get a drink in them or the open air bars that are opened.  You should be able to find a lady in one of the open air bars or along the street ( they'll find you) but your options will be limited.  I did what eeze suggested and kept the lady from the night before and if you do this, try to spend more time with her prior to paying the barfine in the hope that you have made the right choice.

 

Emil