webfact Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has instructed the police, the military and local administration officials to ensure that certified eateries and converted pubs which serve alcohol close at 11pm, as the relaxed COVID-19 rules on the serving of alcohol has come into effect this week. Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today that the prime minister wants authorities to monitor these venues closely and to make arrests and seize operating licenses if any of them break the 11pm rule. Those who fail to do their job properly may face disciplinary action. Eateries which meet the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ SHA Plus certification or the Public Health Ministry’s Thai Stop COVID 2 Plus standard in eight “sandbox” provinces and in 25 “high surveillance” provinces can, since yesterday (Monday), serve alcohol until 11pm, instead of 9pm. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thailands-eateries-under-close-watch-as-alcohol-rules-relaxed/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2022-01-25 - Aetna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post delgarcon Posted January 25, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2022 So, how can you serve alcohol until 11pm if you have to close at 11pm? "Here's your drink now f... off!" 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 18 hours ago, webfact said: Government Spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said today that the prime minister wants authorities to monitor these venues closely and to make arrests and seize operating licenses if any of them break the 11pm rule. Those who fail to do their job properly may face disciplinary action. May.... always the caveat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Any link to which are the "high surveillance provinces"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenchamp Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 So you're more likely to spread covid if you drink after 11pm ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulhamster Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 1 hour ago, Kenchamp said: So you're more likely to spread covid if you drink after 11pm ? Especially if you're not wearing a mask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubulat Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 The logic escapes me but TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonniePeverley Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 Wouldn't a staggered opening time space the crowds out, rather than having everyone jamming in close together for shorter hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knocker33 Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 It's still all about control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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