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Groups call for tougher booze curbs
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 31/03/2026
» Civil groups are calling on the Excise Department to take firm action against vendors selling alcohol in designated water-play zones during the Songkran festival next month.
Dept mulls easing booze curbs at banquets
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/03/2026
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has opened public consultation on easing alcohol restrictions at traditional events, including wedding banquets and diplomatic events, in restricted venues.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Tuesday.
New law backs local booze makers
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 07/06/2025
» The Community Liquor Law is now in force, allowing small producers to legally make all types of alcohol while preventing unfair monopolies.
Booze laws 'flouted over holiday'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 16/04/2025
» Sales of alcoholic beverages to underage buyers and illegal promotion of alcoholic beverages were apparent during the Songkran holidays, says StopDrink Network, an NGO-run alcohol watch organisation.
New booze rules raise alarm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The government has been called on to enforce alcohol-control regulations amid fears that easing the law could lead to more calamitous incidents, particularly during the Songkran holiday.
Phuket gears up for booze free festival
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/04/2025
» Phuket is set to host the annual alcohol-free Songkran festival on April 13, promising fun-filled traditional activities, cultural performances, live music and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Bid to end booze ban still in play
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is set to propose lifting a ban on alcohol sales on trains at a meeting of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Friday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Calling time on ban 'not a disease risk'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health said this week the government's policy to lift the sales ban on alcoholic beverages currently in place daily between 2pm and 5pm as well as on Buddhist holy days does not contradict the ministry's efforts to promote the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a national agenda item.
'Outdated' 2-5pm booze ban faces fresh opposition
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2025
» Hotels and businesses that sell alcohol on Monday called on the government to lift the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm, saying the prohibition is outdated.