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 it limits freedom. Vesak Day Ceremony in Thailand to Attract Thousands of Monks MFP executive Amarat Chokpamitkul used social media to express her opposition to the ban on Saturday, Vesak […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – To avoid unnecessary incidents or complications, alcohol sales will be banned throughout Thailand on the day of early voting and Election Day next month. Election Commission Apologizes for Disruption of Advance Voting Registration System Alcohol sales and distribution will be forbidden from 6:00 PM. on May 6 until 6:00 PM on May […]
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 public safety during the upcoming Songkran festival. TAT and Partners to Host Songkran Festivities Across Thailand Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt disclosed that the BMA will implement measures to reduce drunk […]
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 religious candle-lit ceremonies and gatherings. For those who do not follow Buddhist traditions, however, Makha Bucha is still recognized as a significant day, but mainly for its prohibition of alcohol […]
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. The committee’s prime concern with the proposal was a potential increase in road accidents due to increased alcohol consumption, said Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, chief of the Department of Disease Control, who […]
BANGKOK, Nov 2 (TNA) – New regulations of the Finance Ministry which took effect today allowed people to make alcoholic beverages for own consumption but the household production capacity is capped at 200 liters per year. According to the new ministerial regulations, people aged 20 years and over and juristic persons can apply for a […]
The government has defended its liquor policy, as announced in an edict which came into force today (Wednesday), insisting that it is in the public interest, will put an end to the current oligopoly and is not intended to wrong-foot the opposition Move Forward Party as alleged. The essence of the edict is to allow […]
Thailand’s opposition Move Forward Party is urging members of the public to voice their support for the party’s draft Progressive Liquor Bill openly and to share the party’s view on this issue on social media, according to party leader Pita Limjaroenrat. In his Instagram post today (Wednesday), Pita explained the five reasons why the Move […]
