Anutin Clarifies Alcohol Sales Will Be Allowed During Extended Entertainment Hours

[snoop1130]

 

On November 7th, 2023, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, the Deputy Prime Minister, clarified to Thai national media about the extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces.

 

At present, the Ministry of Interior is in the process of reviewing and listening to various opinions and complaints from locals and owners of entertainment venues before presenting them to the cabinet, said Anutin.

 

Anutin apologized for misleading information from the previous statement that the extended-hour services will not cover alcohol sales until 4 AM which is incorrect. He meant to mention service establishments that are similar to entertainment venues that could provide alcoholic beverages until midnight such as late-night restaurants, karaoke, and similar businesses. Qualified entertainment venues in approved, legal, entertainment zones would be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages until 4AM.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: The Pattaya News 2023-11-07

 

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[nikmar]

all a misunderstanding :)

[snoop1130]

Thai government says public hearings needed before nightlife extension

 

 

It seems the question of whether or not to extend nightlife operating hours in popular tourism areas hasn’t been put to bed yet. The Interior Ministry, headed up by former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, says public hearings and regulatory amendments will be needed before any extended hours can be approved.

 

Meanwhile, it’s already been widely announced that closing times will be officially extended to 4am in some zones in Bangkok, Phuket, Chon Buri (code for Pattaya) and Chiang Mai.

 

The PM retta Thavisin hopes the measure will boost the local economies and the tourism sector, which is still recovering from the damage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

 

By Peter Roche

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Full story: Phuket GO 2023-11-07

 

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[george]

Hua Hin?

[Jai Dee]

Just now, george said:

Hua Hin?

 

Wishful thinking George? 

[herfiehandbag]

I wonder if he has taken to wearing flip flops to his press conferences?

[ukrules]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Qualified entertainment venues in approved, legal, entertainment zones would be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages until 4AM.

 

This means nearly everywhere will be closed at the normal time, doesn't it?

[SpaceKadet]

What's wrong with this people. Can't they just agree what's gonna happen and communicate. Not this, one day off, next day on statements.

Write a legislation and stick to it. Or is it just the usual ambiguity to make the RTP make their monetary goals.... and the system goes on, and on...

[Gottfrid]

So, that clarifies he have no clue what he is saying from day to day.

[lordgrinz]

They really had to dig to the bottom of the barrel to find the nitwits they have in charge.

 

Typical Thai Government Announcement: "Ready, Aim, Fire!"

[connda]

A lot of Thais will be going to work drunk.

[YaDongImproved]

Good text about it on Thailawonline

[webfact]

Alcohol Allowed Up To 4 A.M. At Night Venues Staying Open Till Then
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Tourists enjoying the nightlife at Patong Beach, Phuket. Photo: Thai Rath

 

INTERIOR MINISTER ANUTIN Charnvirakul confirmed today ( Nov.7) all entertainment venues in Bangkok and a few major tourist provinces will be legally allowed to provide alcoholic beverages to their customers until 4 a.m.

 

Anutin admitted that he had been earlier confused over whether these entertainment places can still provide alcoholic beverages after midnight though they may be legally allowed to open until 4 a.m. since the government has been looking to promote tourism in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi and Phuket, all being primarily viewed as the country’s major tourist spots.

 

The interior minister has now officially confirmed that these places can provide alcoholic beverages to their customers until the closing hour which will be extended to 4 a.m. as of Dec.15.

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-11-08

 

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[nausea]

In the days when I would frequent the nightlife areas, I never had trouble finding alcohol whatever the time; half the fun was the illicitness of it.

[MangoKorat]

10 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

I wonder if he has taken to wearing flip flops to his press conferences?

My thoughts exactly.

[neeray]

Health Minister Anutin Ambiguity.

[jacko45k]

12 hours ago, nikmar said:

all a misunderstanding :)

Clarified a misunderstanding he created.... better just to keep his dumb mouth shut!

[klauskunkel]

Anutin, should have stuck to the Concrete Pouring Career Path, less communication required.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anutin apologized for misleading information from the previous statement that the extended-hour services will not cover alcohol sales until 4 AM which is incorrect. He meant to mention service establishments that are similar to entertainment venues that could provide alcoholic beverages until midnight such as late-night restaurants, karaoke, and similar businesses. Qualified entertainment venues in approved, legal, entertainment zones would be allowed to serve alcoholic beverages until 4AM.

This guy is a complete and utter embarrassment to the government..  

he made a complete fiasco with the cannabis change and now seems to be doing the same with the alcohol serving times.

Better have someone speak out who knows what they're talking about.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Interior Ministry, headed up by former health minister Anutin Charnvirakul, says public hearings and regulatory amendments will be needed before any extended hours can be approved.

Yet it's been mentioned that trials will take place in certain areas from Dec 15th?

 

[hotchilli]

20 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Clarified a misunderstanding he created.... better just to keep his dumb mouth shut!

Apparently he only opens his mouth to change feet.

[quake]

The Hub of Flip Flops. 

 

Edited November 7, 2023 by quake

[kevin612]

Pattaya night clubs already adapted this policy, so it really doesn’t matter. 

[10baht]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

extension of opening service hours of entertainment districts to 4 AM in four pilot provinces

How about do something that make more sense... like extending opening service hours for selling alcohol from 5PM to 4PM

[ChrisY1]

Anutin was confused....<deleted>!

[bob smith]

Goodness me.

 

The incompetence of these people is truly baffling.

 

 

[2baht]

48 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Better have someone speak out who knows what they're talking about.

 

     They looked but could'nt find anyone!

[Skeptic7]

12 hours ago, SpaceKadet said:

What's wrong with this people. Can't they just agree what's gonna happen and communicate. Not this, one day off, next day on statements.

Write a legislation and stick to it. Or is it just the usual ambiguity to make the RTP make their monetary goals.... and the system goes on, and on...

T. I. T. is an oldie...tired and well worn out...but a goodie. Still says it all after all these years, about almost everything here, in just 3 letters. 

 

But I don't give a hoot 

[Nickcage49]

Once again, what could possibly go wrong???

[lordgrinz]

1 hour ago, klauskunkel said:

Anutin, should have stuck to the Concrete Pouring Career Path, less communication required.

 

Yes, nepotism suits his skill level best, that or shoeshine boy.