Hua Hin bars closing at midnight

Discussion on where to go when the sun goes down in Hua Hin; bars, pubs, clubs, karaoke and general nightlife.
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From my recollection, closing bars on the King's birthday is a thing of the past. They were open last year and will be open this year. The king himself said in his birthday speech (I think 2005) that he didn't want entertainment venues closed for his birthday.
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Closing bars at midnight..it's that time of year again folks..
..every year, JUST before Xmas/N.Yr the MiB implement an early-closing order..
..kinda reminds me of Mad Max Thunderdome with Mel & Tina..
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On 80 they said they would close at midnight tonight......but open midnight tomorrow
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Then they are closing out of Paranoia. I actually made a visit to the cop shop today and asked the COP. He told me that there are no plans to close bars tomorrow.
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Just to follow up on this paranoia (none of the paranoids have), I had a drive around this afternoon. I'd say at least half the bars in Soi 80 are open and serving drinks openly. I had a drink in Soi 94 and a couple of BIB were also having a drink. I asked them why so many bars have closed. Their answer "Up to them. Maybe they're Thai and enjoy the King's birthday"
I'm sure that most of the bars closed today have done so because they thought they had to. Or maybe I'm wrong and they closed voluntarily to celebrate his majesty's birthday.
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the Royal Thai Police yesterday stating that there would be no formal ban in the kingdom
Mr Chiraphat explained that the request is not an official ban and though businesses who choose not to comply with the request would not be subject to criminal charges under Thai law, police "may visit the business to have a talk".
So the closing of bars was a request only.
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A few bars was closed last night, but for most it was business as usual.
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We closed so our girls could join in with the celebrations around the King's Palace etc.
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What is status now on the opening hours? Bars still closing around midnight?
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some bars close at midnight some at 1am and 95% are closed AT/BY 2am.

Many bars open till 2am.

then hilton and cat club until 3-4am.
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Ty James, great info! Closing 12 is way too early imo.
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JamesWest wrote:some bars close at midnight some at 1am and 95% are closed AT/BY 2am.

Many bars open till 2am.

then hilton and cat club until 3-4am.
Thanks for the info James. I'll be there in 2 weeks and 5 days, not sure about the hours... Not that I'm counting the days down or anything :banghead:
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Easy to find bars open to atleast 3 am, sometimes with the door closed but still open..
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Apparently strict midnight closing from the 23rd until the 28th, the Junta's in town!
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STEVE G wrote:Apparently strict midnight closing from the 23rd until the 28th, the Junta's in town!
Yeah, I also heard this from a bar owner last night.
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