Pattaya Entertainment Venues Close for Advance Voting

MGR Online•Society•232d ago

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Pattaya experienced a quiet atmosphere as entertainment venues and bars temporarily suspended operations to support the advance voting process.

•Entertainment venues in Pattaya, including bars and alcohol-selling establishments, temporarily closed on January 31-February 1, 2026.
•The closures were in compliance with an order from the Pattaya Police Station to support the advance voting process.
•Authorities prepared polling stations with clear zoning for different provinces and provided facilities to ensure smooth voting.
•The measure aimed to ensure the transparency of the advance elections and reduce potential issues arising from alcohol consumption.

•On Jan 31, 2026, entertainment venues in Pattaya began a temporary closure.
•The Pattaya Police Station issued an order requiring the closure of entertainment venues and alcohol sales.
•The closures were implemented to support the advance voting process and ensure its smooth operation.
•The order prohibited the sale, distribution, or serving of any alcohol from 6:00 PM on Jan 31, 2026, to 6:00 PM on Feb 1, 2026.
•The alcohol sales ban aimed to promote transparency in the election and mitigate problems associated with alcohol consumption.
•Police and relevant agencies conducted strict patrols in tourist areas and entertainment districts to ensure compliance.
•Polling stations in Pattaya and Bang Lamung were prepared with clear divisions for different provinces, tables, chairs, and tents.
•Booths were set up with candidate numbers for registered representatives to facilitate voter selection.

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Pattaya(พัทยา)ℹ️

A city in Chonburi province, Thailand, known for its entertainment venues.

Bang Lamung District(อ. บางละมุง)

A district in Chonburi province that, along with Pattaya, prepared for advance voting.

Pattaya Police Station(สภ.เมืองพัทยา)

The local police authority responsible for issuing orders to entertainment venues in Pattaya.

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️

The governing body overseeing election procedures in Thailand, whose measures were followed for the advance voting.

Member of Parliament (MP)(สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎร (สส.))ℹ️

A political office whose candidates' numbers were displayed at polling stations for the advance voting.