Phuket health officials, police unite to enforce Makha Bucha alcohol ban

By Waranya Prompinpiras

 

The 24-hour alcohol ban for Makha Bucha (Feb 19) will be in effect from midnight tonight through to midnight tomorrow night. Image: The Phuket News / file

 

PHUKET:-- The Phuket Provincial Health Office (PPHO) has warned that health officials working together with police will enforce the nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol for the Makha Bucha religious holiday tomorrow (Feb 19).

 

The 24-hour ban comes into force at midnight tonight.

 

Any persons and businesses found selling alcohol during the 24-hour period face up to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of up to B10,000, or both, the office said in its official warning today.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-health-officials-police-unite-to-enforce-makha-bucha-alcohol-ban-70436.php#3Xlm2VobTZhEgf8W.97

I will still be having a drink at 00:01 tonight.

 

No doubt about that.

2 hours ago, Chicago Bull said:

I will still be having a drink at 00:01 tonight.

 

No doubt about that.

Fascinating. Are you in Phuket, are you affected by this story? Nope-didn't think so.

 

By the way it is a ban on the PURCHASE of alcohol, not CONSUMPTION.

4 minutes ago, Psimbo said:

Fascinating. Are you in Phuket, are you affected by this story? Nope-didn't think so.

 

By the way it is a ban on the PURCHASE of alcohol, not CONSUMPTION.

Why are you attacking me?

 

Calm down.

The fine selling alcohol on a buddah day is higher than anything you can call a crime act!!

Something must be wrong in the thai society!!!