Report Thailand Tightens Alcohol Sales: New Rules Take Effect

[Mr Meeseeks]

Thailand was much better, and much more fun, without the Shinawatras.

 

Hopefully their corrupt dynasty will be completely finished this time, thanks to Hun Sen. 

[Jake44]

6 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

22 minutes ago, Jake44 said:

Was there any point in this comment except to be mean and insulting?   🙁

Can't see any insult. Unless someone is still dazed 

Thanks for the confirmation.  Have a good day.  

[wavodavo]

15 hours ago, Negita43 said:

 

In any event I don't see much difference to how it is now - I always buy my alcohol in the permitted hours.

So this applies to everyone (politicians included - is there a bar connected to parliament?)

What is the justification? Too many alcoholics, too many suffering from liver issues and stressing the medical system, government collecting too much tax on alcohol and want to help people save money.🙃

 

They should just ban alcohol altogether in the interests of public health !!

[actonion]

More new Rules, Regulations, Clamp downs, but not where it matters, like on the Roads . People die daily due to lack of Rules, Regulations, Enforcements...but they do nothing

[Cabradelmar]

16 hours ago, redwood1 said:

The 2-5PM  sales ban is almost sacred now ...Its always defended by officials, Yet no one can really explain why it exists...Strange...

Came about in the 70s. Thais love to drink at work (almost anytime). The law was put in place to make it harder to get drunk in the afternoon.

[J Branche]

The Tourists arrive from all over the world at many different hours.  I've seen many in Lotus with their weeks worth of groceries and some beer (alcoholic beverage of choice) only to be denied if it's before 11 am, after 2 pm or before 5 pm.  They may also be purchasing something not available at 7-11 or other convenience store.

 

I see both sides as you don't want intoxicated people on the road especially around schools and before people commute home from work.

 

Just wish on the flight in they could play a little overview of key topics to inform visitors.  

 

[Aussie999]

The title says "tightening" but isn't it "loosening" current regulations.

[AustinRacing]

Don’t worry after she’s gone there will be a review. 

[damian]

12 hours ago, Peter Crow said:

Next step will be to ban alcohol completely. And convert Nana plaza into a mosque. 

After they pass the casino bill. Where, of course, you will be able to buy booze 24/7 under their legal operating hours!

[Patong2021]

16 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

They should ban it completely at airports. 

 

Don't tell me when I can have a drink.  If there is a problem with some passengers,  ban them from the airport or airline, fine or incarcerate offenders, but don't bother me.

[spidermike007]

More stupid rules, exactly what Thailand needs right now. Stricter alcohol rules, which will not reduce consumption on any level and stricter cannabis laws which will only make the police franchisees richer. They keep saying that they want to boost tourism and yet they keep cracking down and making things stricter. If they keep going at this rate Thailand will be Saudi Arabia within 20 years, but without the oil riches. Yikes. 

 

This is not a big deal for most of us expats as we prefer Thailand with fewer tourists, I just feel sorry for the locals who are depending on tourism for a living. 

[Jonathan Swift]

17 hours ago, johnnybgood said:

' Effective June 27, sales will only be allowed during specific hours: from 11am to 2pm, and from 5pm to midnight'

Does that include beer bars?  

The Ayatollahs are in control now?

No. "Businesses can sell alcohol during their legal operating hours." Plus, there's the independent mom and pop convenience store which make all booze quite convenient

[watchcat]

18 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thailand controls everyone everywhere..They decide what is good for you and what you can do or not..

 

Yes, they want to be like big brother  China

[ikke1959]

1 hour ago, AhFarangJa said:

What really makes me laugh is that at 8:30 in the morning I cannot buy a bottle of wine, but if I want to buy 2 x five litre cartons.......no plomlem. I cannot buy one bottle of beer, but I can buy 2 cases. I defy any sane adut to find the logic behind that.

Even in fact wholesales businesses like Makro are not allowed to sell you 1 2 0r 3 bottles wine...

[watchcat]

18 hours ago, ukrules said:

3pm? What nonsense

 

Wrong country.

[RabCNesbitt]

So now I'm really confused..... I own a licenced bar / restaurant. 

Service Establishments: 'Businesses can sell alcohol during their legal operating hours'.

“Businesses will need to adjust, particularly local bars and restaurants.“

What exactly is a Service Establishment?

Our legal operating hours start at 8:00am and finish at Midnight...... can we sell alcoholic beverages during those 'legal operating hours'? 

There must be a clear definition of a Service Establishment in order to avoid breaking the law!!

Anyone have any idea what that is??

[Jiggo]

17 hours ago, bkk6060 said:

They should ban it completely at airports. 

At those prices yes.....

[ronster]

So they think a 3 hour gap of sales at certain places is going to moderate people's drinking habits 🙄🙈

Maybe , just maybe the people might buy enough alcohol before 2pm to cover that 3 hour gap !!! 😳

The mind boggles ! 

[kuzmabruk]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Service Establishments

English definition of Service Establishments

Here's a detailed explanation:

• Focus on Services:

  Unlike retail stores that sell products, service establishments offer intangible services like haircuts, repairs, or consultations. 

   
• Examples:

  Common examples include barber shops, laundromats, auto repair shops, restaurants, beauty salons, and legal or medical offices. 

   
•  

Everybody will be hanging out at B-Quik

[newbee2022]

19 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Thailand controls everyone everywhere..They decide what is good for you and what you can do or not.. Why not introduce self responsibility in the country?? Alcohol can be bought at the age of 20 yrs and with doubt an id.....Bartenders should stop servicing drunk people as in many countries is be done... and the judges should give real punishment and fines for those who are drunk behind the wheel or motorcycle.... instead of claiming  they are poor so 300 THB is already a lot for them or other excuses

"drunk behind the motorcycle."

Yeah 🥳🎉✌️🍺🍷🍾🥃

[HK MacPhooey]

3 hours ago, Chris49 said:

Antiquated and ridiculous liquor policies. Time to get with the 21st Century. 

Actually they are already in the 26th Century

[hansgruber]

18 hours ago, redwood1 said:

The 2-5PM  sales ban is almost sacred now ...Its always defended by officials, Yet no one can really explain why it exists...Strange...

It's exists since the 70s to stop public servants getting drunk in the afternoon at work.  This is where it started.  

[sabaijai]

Misleading headline. Alcohol sales restrictions have actually been relaxed, it appears. 

[kingstonkid]

18 hours ago, bdenner said:

Idiots, a few months ago they were talking about relaxing the archaric restrictions.

Never buy my beer from 7/11, BigC or the like anyway.

 

Eg. 15:00, Vadamair Russia wonders of a Pattaya beach into a bar, orders a screwdiver = "Cannot, enjoy your Thai holiday experience!"

Nothing new! Goodbye, miss Thaskin Shinawat, hopefully ya last harrah!

 

A few months ago Thaksin was sitting pretty his daughter had not called her uncle and things looked good.

 

NOW PTPO is on the verge of extinction and he is on his way to Dubai

 

 

eXPLAIN PLESE WHAT IS A SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT

[SpaceKadet]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Service Establishments: Businesses can sell alcohol during their legal operating hours.

So that would mean that I can order a beer at Fuji if I go for late 3pm lunch!

 

An improvement, IMO!

That headline must be AI generated.

[trainman34014]

They just never learn.   When your Tourist industry is already limping along through lack of arrivals; why not just shoot a hole through the other foot ?      Are they just complete Idiots or are they constantly steered by Ultra Right Wing Conservatives ?

[AhFarangJa]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Even in fact wholesales businesses like Makro are not allowed to sell you 1 2 0r 3 bottles wine...

Yes, barking mad is it not.

[AhFarangJa]

1 hour ago, RabCNesbitt said:

So now I'm really confused..... I own a licenced bar / restaurant. 

Service Establishments: 'Businesses can sell alcohol during their legal operating hours'.

“Businesses will need to adjust, particularly local bars and restaurants.“

What exactly is a Service Establishment?

Our legal operating hours start at 8:00am and finish at Midnight...... can we sell alcoholic beverages during those 'legal operating hours'? 

There must be a clear definition of a Service Establishment in order to avoid breaking the law!!

Anyone have any idea what that is??

I to am confused, as this is the dictionary definition........

A service establishment is a business that primarily provides services to the public, rather than selling tangible goods. These services can range from personal care and grooming (like a salon or barber shop) to maintenance and repair (like laundry or appliance repair), or even professional services like legal or financial advice. Essentially, it's a place where people go to receive assistance, benefit from skilled labor, or have tasks performed for them. 

 

Have tasks performed for them..........happy ending massages.......maybe.....

[ikke1959]

drunk already as you don't understand ???

[Look Chang]

With time, you get used to everything. I buy my beer during legal hours and I can drink it at home with my friends 24 hours a day.