Committee Rejects Proposal to Extend Alcohol Sales Hours

BANGKOK (NNT) – The National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee has rejected a proposal from the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association to extend alcohol sales hours from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The association had suggested removing these restrictions to boost tourism by offering more lenient alcohol sale times. Bid to extend the period of selling […]

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Thailand to tighten alcohol tests for drivers

The cabinet on Tuesday approved regulations proposed by the Royal Thai Police to improve alcohol testing of motorists, said deputy government spokesman Kharom Polpornklang. Russian Man Causes Multiple-Motorcycle Collision Late Night in Pattaya, Refuses Alcohol Test and Tries to Escape Mr Kharom said the new rules were drafted in line with Sections 5 and 142 […]

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Thai Excise Department Eyes Alcohol Tax Reduction to Boost Tourism

On December 18th, 2023, Mr. Lawan Saengsanit, the Director-General of the Revenue Department, publicly revealed the Thai Excise Department scrutinizing reducing the alcohol tax structure appropriately to support Thailand’s tourism sector. Thai Interior Minister Anutin clarifies alcohol sales hours for 4am closing Initially, the conclusion would be made and presented to the next cabinet meeting […]

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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 to serve alcohol until 4am under their existing licences. Thailand Trials 4 AM Closures for Nightlife to Boost Tourism Mr Anutin earlier said although bar opening hours in Bangkok, Chiang […]

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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 to benefit brewers, distillers, tourists, and, consumers. Alcohol Sales Prohibited During Early Voting and Election Days However, the Thai Ministry of Public Health has proposed several new controversial regulations that […]

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