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

 

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So, how can you serve alcohol until 11pm if you have to close at 11pm? "Here's your drink now f... off!"

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.

Any link to which are the "high surveillance provinces"?

So you're more likely to spread covid if you drink after 11pm ?

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

The logic escapes me but TIT.

Wouldn't a staggered opening time space the crowds out, rather than having everyone jamming in close together for shorter hours?

It's still all about control.