Thailand Halts Extended Alcohol Sales Hours Citing Safety Concerns:

The Thai government has halted plans to extend alcohol sales hours due to rising road casualties and accidents. Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin emphasized the importance of public safety after a tense meeting. The current sales hours of 11 am-2 pm and 5 pm-midnight will remain unchanged. A pilot project in tourist areas extending sales by two hours led to increased accidents and fatalities. Despite the firm stance, five draft laws on alcohol sales are still pending review. The Ministry of Tourism estimates significant revenue boosts if hours are extended, but safety concerns prevail. Authorities must balance tourism growth with public health priorities.

Can’t they get rid of the the afternoon period without the country descending into anarchy? It’s worked everywhere else.

Please explain how you determined that the rise in accidents and fatalities was directly attributed to purchases of alcohol from the assigned outlets during the newly extended hours.

 

Nevermind.