300 Meters

Today's song is: Taking it Easy ... Eagles 1977 ... a feel good kind of song

The military junta just passed a law stating that any business within 300 meters of a school or university is prevented from selling alcohol. Apparently the students are getting tanked up on alcohol before and after classes. I have mentioned before the problem of junk food vendors within 300 meters of schools and I believe they are more of a long term problem to Thailand.

However, despite the intention of the law, the powers to be should have gotten out their meter sticks and looked at the implication of the law. Apparently there are many 5 star hotels and high end restaurants within 300 meters of schools. I am not sure of the hours that are affected but if it 8-5 then it will have devastating effects on some businesses.

Somehow, I don't think the students are sneaking into the local Sheraton or Marriott for their pre class drink so they are not affected. It is basically the Family Marts and 7/11 convenience stores. I tend to think the problem may be the level of instruction that are driving the students to drink :-)

http://www.ibtimes.com/alcohol-banned-near-thailand-schools-new-restrictions-placed-curb-youth-drinking-2003085

There are 8 days left until Jaidan turns 1 year old and enters the toddler world. Now that he is walking he is getting into everything!!!

TTYL