Ringing the bell

[slacko]

What does this mean? sorry for my ignorance but I saw this sign up in a few bars i.e. "ring the bell 90 baht "etc never did find out what it meant I've also seen it pop up in conversation on other boards.Is this something I need to know or indeed be doing next time im in the LOS?

[joecoolfrog]

Ringing the bell simply means you are buying the whole bar a drink,sometimes this excludes the staff and bar girls but dont count on it.

[slacko]

hmmm think i'll steer clear of the bell then.Is this a Thai thing then or have you heard this used in other countries? Normally when the bell rings in my local it means down that pint and run to the bar quick b4 last orders.

[Crackpott]

It means exactly the same thing in Thailand as it does in the UK.
best only done when the bar is empty !!