Tag: Alcohol
Thai Interior Minister Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing
Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a clarification on Tuesday, saying that nightspots in the four areas where opening hours will be extended will be able [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours. Alcohol Sales [Read More…]
Alcohol Control Laws in Thailand to be a Divisive Issue in the Post Election Period
The Thai Alcohol Business Association, or TABA, announced last Friday, June 9th, 2023, that it supports an amendment of the country’s current alcohol control regulations [Read More…]
Move Foward floats lifting booze ban on Buddhist holidays
Key figures in the election-winning Move Forward Party (MFP) have voiced their opposition to the government’s ban on alcohol sales on important Buddhism-related holidays, saying [Read More…]
Alcohol Sales Prohibited During Early Voting and Election Days
BANGKOK (NNT) – To avoid unnecessary incidents or complications, alcohol sales will be banned throughout Thailand on the day of early voting and Election Day [Read More…]
Bangkok Authorities Designate Alcohol-Free Songkran Zones
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will implement safety measures and designate alcohol-free areas in the capital to minimize road accidents and ensure [Read More…]
Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban
Makha Bucha is an important religious day for Thai Buddhists. This year, it falls on next Monday, March 6th, which will be marked with many [Read More…]
Bid to extend the period of selling alcoholic beverages until 4am fails
The Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday dismissed a private sector proposal to extend the period of selling alcoholic beverages at night venues until 4am. [Read More…]