Thailand Weighs Designated Drinking Zones for Tourists

[snoop1130]

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Thailand is considering creating designated zones for alcohol consumption to cater to certain tourists, a move highlighted by the Public Health Minister. With an expected 35 million visitors this year, the government aims to enhance the tourist experience without conflicting with religious principles.

 

At a recent meeting of the National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee, members discussed balancing tourism growth with health guidelines. The year has already shown success in tourism revenue, but some visitors are calling for more relaxed alcohol rules.

 

 

The minister emphasized creating drinking areas that respect cultural values while supporting tourism. The committee decided to maintain the five key Buddhist holy days as alcohol-free, focusing instead on popular tourist spots for these adjustments.

 

The Health Minister assured that health concerns are being considered, aligning with ministry guidelines. However, identifying specific locations for alcohol sales will be handled by other departments, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-05

 

 

[connda]

39 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Thailand is considering creating designated zones for alcohol consumption to cater to certain tourists

"Certain tourist?"  Get real.  That means all farangs.  You can live here married to a Thai woman for decades and as far as the Thai government and Immigration are concerned - you ARE a tourist.  On the flip-side, I know where to get alcohol if I want it any day of the year, any time of day as do most long-stay expats, and unlike most tourists.

[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

However, identifying specific locations for alcohol sales will be handled by other departments, reported The Thaiger.

 

This translates as - brown envelopes please.

[greeneking]

'some visitors are calling for more relaxed alcohol rules.'

This means many others want these restriction laws to continue......

Or lazy, don't upset anyone journalism,  so typical here.

If you have a point to make, make it!

 

[blaze master]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

With an expected 35 million visitors this year, the government aims to enhance the tourist experience without conflicting with religious principles.

 

Can't let a stupid thing like your values and what you believe get in the way of your God. 

[NorthernRyland]

8 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

Can't let a stupid thing like your values and what you believe get in the way of your God. 

It's kind of like how it would be a sin to put down a dangerous dog that killed a child but then you eat deep fried chicken every morning for breakfast.

[blaze master]

1 minute ago, NorthernRyland said:

It's kind of like how it would be a sin to put down a dangerous dog that killed a child but then you eat deep fried chicken every morning for breakfast.

 

They're eating the cats and dogs. 

[TheAppletons]

"Designated drinking zones."

 

Or "bars", as I call them.

[NoDisplayName]

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

designated zones for alcohol consumption to cater to certain tourists,

 

Hahahahahah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Fair play. 

 

You get to double- or triple-charge foreigners for entry fees, we get to drink 24-hours/day.

[DonniePeverley]

THey need to raise prices of alcohol like Spain has done to keep the trash and Benidorm British crew away. 

[tjintx]

I was secretly entrusted with a view showing the concept of the drinking zones for tourists. 

 

 

[still kicking]

3 minutes ago, tjintx said:

I was secretly entrusted with a view showing the concept of the drinking zones for tourists. 

 

 

Yes,  Auschwitz is open for tourists

[tjintx]

9 minutes ago, still kicking said:

Yes,  Auschwitz is open for tourists

 

Warsaw ghetto, Auschwitz would not be appropriate to this or most any topic (at least, I hope, maybe you know more?).

[djayz]

One foot in, one foot out. 

[greeneking]

3 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

THey need to raise prices of alcohol like Spain has done to keep the trash and Benidorm British crew away. 

A bar with Keith Moon, Oliver Reed, Richard's Harris and Burton could be joined by Georgie Best and Lee Marvin and have good profits from their higher prices. But the behavior  would not be what you seem to be aiming for.

Most Brits are just quietly enjoying their well deserved holiday. Enough fun taxes already.

[Harrisfan]

3 hours ago, DonniePeverley said:

THey need to raise prices of alcohol like Spain has done to keep the trash and Benidorm British crew away. 

Thais drink the most though.

[DonniePeverley]

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Thais drink the most though.

 

They tend to drink spirits. The British benidorm crew drink larger.