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Alcohol Sales Ban To Be Lifted at Thai Airports on Key Buddhist Holidays


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 ".............the government is reviewing a long-standing nationwide ban on the sale of alcohol between 2 pm and 5 pm, which has been in place for 52 years."

 

Now THAT is more likely to have a beneficial effect on tourism, than allowing people to drink in airports on Buddha Days. How many tourists arriving at their destination whether it be Bangkok or London, hang around the airport after they have collected their luggage? I would have thought - not many - people just want to get to their hotel or accommodation after a long flight! There may be a few who have a few drinks before hitting the Departure Lounge, but the prices will deter quite a few of those.

 

One of the most negative comments about Thailand that tourists will take back home with them to pass on to friends and family is that you can't go into a supermarket/711 and buy drink in the afternoon, so IMHO getting rid of that absurd (52 years old!!) law is well overdue.

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9 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

thought that alcohol sales were banned on trains and ferries some years ago?

It was after some poor lass was raped on a train

10 years ago...raped and murdered and tossed out a window. Remember this sickening story well. Piece of 💩 got the death penalty and hopefully it was seen through. He also admitted to 2 other rapes of co-workers.

 

https://apnews.com/general-news-9b7ced734ca64f7d831d211bd7ea889d

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5 hours ago, nakhonandy said:

I fail to see how sales at the airport will boost tourism, it's just their standard statement when they want to pass a law.

The scrapping of the afternoon 2-5 ban is an excellent idea.

And midnight to 11:00.

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9 hours ago, Neeranam said:

I remember when all petrol stations sold alcohol, and many drug stores. 

Prayut stopped petrol stations, bus stations and train stations from selling alcohol. Alcohol also not allowed to be consumed on trains and buses.

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2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Prayut stopped petrol stations, bus stations and train stations from selling alcohol. Alcohol also not allowed to be consumed on trains and buses.

They were talking about it well before then. 

 

 

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When will Thailand drag itself into the 21st century??? They lift the alcohol sales ban at airports, why not at all major tourist destinations. Tourist are here to enjoy themselves and for many that includes having a few drinks which has nothing to do with religious holidays. Also the rediculous 2 - 5pm alcohol sales ban, it acheives nothing thats makes any sense! 

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