Thai Police call for longer bar opening hours in Bangkok

A police proposal to extend Bangkok nightlife closing times by two hours to 4.00am is getting a mixed reaction.

The Metropolitan Police Bureau (MPB) has proposed the extension as part of preparations for the Asean Economic Community (AEC) launch in 2015.

The proposal seeks to amend the law controlling entertainment venues so bar and nightclub closing times can be extended.

Rag - As long as Bangkok has 2.00am closing then there is a risk the same closing time could be forced on Pattaya. If Bangkok moves to 4.00am closing then Pattaya should be free to do 'it's thing'.

Read the full article at the Bangkok Post.