Thailand Extends Permitted Alcohol Sales Hours To 11am–midnight In Regulatory Update

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee has officially extended permitted hours for alcohol sales to between 11:00 a.m. and midnight, according to an announcement published in the Royal Gazette on Thursday. Thailand Imposes Stiff Fines on Drinkers in Tightened Alcohol Laws The regulatory change, signed by Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat on May […]

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Thai Government Plans to Lift Alcohol Sales Restrictions and Extend Nightlife Hours

BANGKOK – In a significant policy shift aimed at boosting tourism and state revenue, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has directed relevant agencies to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend operating hours for entertainment venues nationwide. The proposed changes would allow nightlife establishments to remain open until 4 AM, two hours beyond the current […]

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Thailand’s Senate Approves Landmark Alcohol Law Reform

Bangkok – Thailand’s Senate passed a revised Alcohol Control Bill on Monday, marking a significant shift in the country’s liquor regulations by relaxing advertising restrictions and supporting small-scale producers. The legislation cleared its final readings with overwhelming support, receiving 104 votes in favor from the 119 senators present. The amended bill, which previously sailed through […]

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Thailand Relaxes Alcohol Ban on Buddhist Holy Days in Historic Policy Shift

Bangkok, May 9 – Thailand’s government has announced a partial lifting of its longstanding ban on alcohol sales during major Buddhist holidays, marking a significant policy shift aimed at supporting the tourism sector while maintaining respect for religious traditions. Thailand Eases Alcohol Ban on Buddhist Holidays in Select Locations The new regulation, published in the […]

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