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Thailand's party spots dry up with election day booze bans
Reuters, Published on 06/02/2026
» Bangkok restaurateur Sorathep Steve said he was told off last Saturday by customers who had just flown in from the United States and ordered a bottle of wine, only to be told of Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol.
Act rejig to benefit small booze producers
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 25/03/2025
» The easing of restrictions on alcohol advertising would create greater opportunities for small alcohol producers, according to the Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba).
Bonanza likely if booze curbs lifted, says industry group
Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 20/02/2025
» Lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales in Thailand could help bring another 50-100 billion baht into the economy, particularly from foreign tourists, say industry executives.
Restaurants back easing booze laws
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 14/02/2025
» Eateries support the government's review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon as it could benefit restaurants and convenience stores, says the Thai Restaurant Association.
Restaurants back easing Thailand's booze laws
Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 13/02/2025
» Eateries support the government’s review of the ban on alcohol sales in the afternoon as it could benefit restaurants and convenience stores, said the Thai Restaurant Association.
Booze industry wants strict ad curbs loosened
Post Reporters, Published on 17/08/2024
» The Thai Alcohol Beverage Business Association (Tabba) is urging the government to amend Section 32 of the Alcohol Control Act to get rid of its “overly strict” curbs on alcohol advertising.
Vietnam plans to raise booze consumption tax from 65% to 100% by 2030
Reuters, Published on 14/06/2024
» HANOI: Vietnam's Finance Ministry has proposed to hike a special consumption tax on alcoholic drinks to 100% by 2030, the ministry said, a move that may further hurt the country's beverage industry.
‘Official beer’ of Olympics will be alcohol-free
Reuters, Published on 12/01/2024
» The official beer of the Paris Olympics will be alcohol-free, according to the brewer that will be the official sponsor of the next three Games.
Booze tax cuts approved to spur tourism
News Agencies and Post Reporters, Published on 02/01/2024
» The cabinet has approved tax cuts on alcoholic beverages, with wine prices set to fall significantly, in order to boost tourism.
Excise eager to close booze tax loopholes
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 14/08/2023
» The Excise Department plans to restructure the excise tax on liquor and beer to close loopholes, says director-general Ekniti Nitithanprapas.