Trouble in the Tropics
Indonesia may not sound like a big tourists location to do a little partying, but these days that is starting to change. Locations like Bali and Jakarta have become major tourist destinations. Tourism and changes in Indonesian culture have lead to the increase of alcohol consumption throughout the country.
The increase in alcohol consumption has lead to the increase in black market alcohol distribution… Surprise! In response to this the Indonesian government has taken action with an anti-corruption drive in order to eliminate all black market distribution. What do they have to show for this cleansing?
Indonesia now has only one distributor of alcohol…FAIL! And, this one distributor cannot supply enough product to meet the market demand for alcohol…EPIC FAIL! If you are planning on heading to Bali anytime soon, and you like to consume a little fine beverage here and there, you might want to bring an extra bag. Chances are you might not be able to get your hands on your favorite spirit if you don’t bring your own. I bet those in the tourist industry are missing their black market buddies when they are looking at their profit margins slipping.
Related Posts
- No More Happy Hour?
After a hard day at work it is always a delight to go to your favorite watering hole and knock back a couple drinks... - One For The Troops
This year, troops in Iraq will get something they have never been able to have; beer. On February 1st and 2nd, Soldiers will be... - Most Epic Alcohol Warehouse Crash EVER…Nobody Quite Sure What Happened
Here’s what we know: This is arguably the most epic fine beverage failure I’ve ever seen, and it took place in Moscow. That’s about...
Yikes, what kink of forethought does it take to see that one distributor won’t be enough. Also how do they justify selling alcohol at all when the country is about 88% muslim, doesn’t that go against the basic tenants of the religion.
I blame globalization, modernization and the introduction of western thought as an explanation for the increase in alcohol consumption amoung the indonesian people
Even in countries that are predominately muslim such as Iraq, there are still christian areas where alcohol can be found.