Visakha Bucha Day, also known as Vesak, 2024 will be on May 22nd, which is a public holiday. The sale of all types of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in convenience stores and entertainment venues on religious holidays under Thai law. Thai and Lao Buddhists Join Visakha Bucha Week Merit Making Vesak Day is an important […]
At 10:00 PM, on February 23rd, 2024, Banglamung police officers and relevant agencies visited an entertainment district to publicize the prohibition of alcohol sales after midnight of February 23rd to midnight of February 24th as it is a religious day. Makha Bucha Day Returns Next Monday Along With Alcohol Sale Ban The officers launched a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Prohibited During Early Voting and Election Days The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai falls on the 15th day of the 11th waxing moon. The day […]
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 […]
