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A new law banning the sale of alcohol to intoxicated people is now in effect across the country. This law holds sellers jointly responsible for any resulting harm, including property damage, injury, or death. This regulation forms part of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, Amendment No. 2, B.E. 2568 (2025), aiming to enhance public safety by imposing stricter controls on alcohol sales.

 

The Craft Beer Association highlighted these changes on Facebook, focusing particularly on the simplified rules for shops. Alcohol sales are permitted between 11:00 AM and midnight, while individuals under 20 and those visibly intoxicated are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. To ensure compliance, sellers can request a national ID card if there's doubt about a buyer's age.

 

Article 29 of the new amendment explicitly states that sellers or shops selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals will face joint liability, including financial compensation for any damages caused. This measure is designed to encourage responsible sales practices and reduce alcohol-related incidents.

 

To further assist shops in adapting to the new law, several recommendations were made. These include the installation of CCTV cameras as a form of evidence, training employees on legal knowledge and customer assessment, and prominently displaying signs that explain the new regulations. Shops are also encouraged to promote safe transport options for patrons, such as public transport and ride-hailing services.

 

The Craft Beer Association has voiced its support for the legislation, promoting responsible drinking and urging retailers to foster a culture of quality consumption within the industry. People view this new approach as a significant step in reducing intoxication-related mishaps and enhancing public welfare, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals is now illegal, with joint liability for sellers.
• Shops must verify buyers' age with an ID if in doubt.
• New measures aim to promote responsible alcohol consumption.

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16 minutes ago, webfact said:

To further assist shops in adapting to the new law, several recommendations were made. These include the installation of CCTV cameras as a form of evidence, training employees on legal knowledge and customer assessment, and prominently displaying signs that explain the new regulations. Shops are also encouraged to promote safe transport options for patrons, such as public transport and ride-hailing services.

If put into place, this is impressive, especially the part about getting them transport home. 🙂 

32 minutes ago, hughrection said:

If put into place, this is impressive, especially the part about getting them transport home. 🙂 

As all things, only as good as the people that are suppose to enforce it.

 

Law suits in the USA help that get enforced a wee bit more, but still, profits rule, and if really enforcing, there would be a 1 alcoholic beverage per hour limit.

 

But then have to figure out, who actually drove to the venue.

won't make one bit of difference, just more noise.

How am i supposed to discuss a contract with a lovely on the 6 if I'm not half embalmed!! 

4 minutes ago, My mate Brian said:

How am i supposed to discuss a contract with a lovely on the 6 if I'm not half embalmed!! 

More importantly, if she is not half embalmed.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Reference picture courtesy of AP News

 

A new law banning the sale of alcohol to intoxicated people is now in effect across the country. This law holds sellers jointly responsible for any resulting harm, including property damage, injury, or death. This regulation forms part of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, Amendment No. 2, B.E. 2568 (2025), aiming to enhance public safety by imposing stricter controls on alcohol sales.

 

The Craft Beer Association highlighted these changes on Facebook, focusing particularly on the simplified rules for shops. Alcohol sales are permitted between 11:00 AM and midnight, while individuals under 20 and those visibly intoxicated are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. To ensure compliance, sellers can request a national ID card if there's doubt about a buyer's age.

 

Article 29 of the new amendment explicitly states that sellers or shops selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals will face joint liability, including financial compensation for any damages caused. This measure is designed to encourage responsible sales practices and reduce alcohol-related incidents.

 

To further assist shops in adapting to the new law, several recommendations were made. These include the installation of CCTV cameras as a form of evidence, training employees on legal knowledge and customer assessment, and prominently displaying signs that explain the new regulations. Shops are also encouraged to promote safe transport options for patrons, such as public transport and ride-hailing services.

 

The Craft Beer Association has voiced its support for the legislation, promoting responsible drinking and urging retailers to foster a culture of quality consumption within the industry. People view this new approach as a significant step in reducing intoxication-related mishaps and enhancing public welfare, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals is now illegal, with joint liability for sellers.
• Shops must verify buyers' age with an ID if in doubt.
• New measures aim to promote responsible alcohol consumption.

Related Stories:

Thailand eases alcohol sales restrictions, effective 3 December

Thai Businesses Cheer As Alcohol Rule Easing Boosts Tourism

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-19

 

 

 

 

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Craft Beer in Thailand?

Bla bla bla Stupid.......If you're sloshing drunk and one 7-11 will not sell, just walk to the next 7-11 a block away....

We solved this problem years ago ..my wife knows how to limit my

night allowance to just 3 beers   and  a baht bus home !

So will this be enforced like all other laws in Thailand, as in never?

2 minutes ago, lordgrinz said:

So will this be enforced like all other laws in Thailand, as in never?

 

Well, maybe same as the restricted sales hours; big shops - yes, mom&pop shops - no... 😆 

58 minutes ago, StayinThailand2much said:

 

Well, maybe same as the restricted sales hours; big shops - yes, mom&pop shops - no... 😆 

Correct, mom&pop shops - every Bhat is important. 

Please define intoxication?

 

Whom shall determine if a person is intoxicated?

 

Who shall enforce the new law?

7 hours ago, webfact said:

training employees on legal knowledge and customer assessment

 

Yes, because 10k baht/month is worth getting berated and attacked by drunks over.  

17 hours ago, webfact said:

Reference picture courtesy of AP News

 

A new law banning the sale of alcohol to intoxicated people is now in effect across the country. This law holds sellers jointly responsible for any resulting harm, including property damage, injury, or death. This regulation forms part of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, Amendment No. 2, B.E. 2568 (2025), aiming to enhance public safety by imposing stricter controls on alcohol sales.

 

The Craft Beer Association highlighted these changes on Facebook, focusing particularly on the simplified rules for shops. Alcohol sales are permitted between 11:00 AM and midnight, while individuals under 20 and those visibly intoxicated are prohibited from purchasing alcohol. To ensure compliance, sellers can request a national ID card if there's doubt about a buyer's age.

 

Article 29 of the new amendment explicitly states that sellers or shops selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals will face joint liability, including financial compensation for any damages caused. This measure is designed to encourage responsible sales practices and reduce alcohol-related incidents.

 

To further assist shops in adapting to the new law, several recommendations were made. These include the installation of CCTV cameras as a form of evidence, training employees on legal knowledge and customer assessment, and prominently displaying signs that explain the new regulations. Shops are also encouraged to promote safe transport options for patrons, such as public transport and ride-hailing services.

 

The Craft Beer Association has voiced its support for the legislation, promoting responsible drinking and urging retailers to foster a culture of quality consumption within the industry. People view this new approach as a significant step in reducing intoxication-related mishaps and enhancing public welfare, reported The Thaiger.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Selling alcohol to intoxicated individuals is now illegal, with joint liability for sellers.
• Shops must verify buyers' age with an ID if in doubt.
• New measures aim to promote responsible alcohol consumption.

Related Stories:

Thailand eases alcohol sales restrictions, effective 3 December

Thai Businesses Cheer As Alcohol Rule Easing Boosts Tourism

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-12-19

 

 

 

 

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Very similar to alcohol laws (in place many years) in some Australian states. 

 

If stopped and beath tested and recorded at a very high level police must take the person back to the bar / place where they were drinking and ask who served this customer. If bar staff plead ignorance the licensee is punished and possible the licensees authority to run a place serving alchol cancelled for life. 

 

In the meantime police talk further to bar staff and make it obvious they will continue to ask questions. Ultimately bar staff person who was serving this customer is identified and given hefty fine. Possible the bar person banned from working as a bar man/woman.  

 

After these laws were introduced bar staff / bar managers quickly became very active to refuse further service to drunk customers. 

 

If the aprehended driver says 'I cannot remember where I was drinking', automatic jail for 48 hrs plus heavy fine. Second offense drivers license cancelleed for perhaps 6 months. Further offences automatic jail.

 

 If I remember corectly in one state the bar manager must demand the drunk person hand over their car keys if they have had more than a stated limit on the number of drinks, and the bar must pay for a taxi to take the drunk person home.

6 hours ago, scorecard said:

 

Very similar to alcohol laws (in place many years) in some Australian states. 

 

If stopped and beath tested and recorded at a very high level police must take the person back to the bar / place where they were drinking and ask who served this customer. If bar staff plead ignorance the licensee is punished and possible the licensees authority to run a place serving alchol cancelled for life. 

 

In the meantime police talk further to bar staff and make it obvious they will continue to ask questions. Ultimately bar staff person who was serving this customer is identified and given hefty fine. Possible the bar person banned from working as a bar man/woman.  

 

After these laws were introduced bar staff / bar managers quickly became very active to refuse further service to drunk customers. 

 

If the aprehended driver says 'I cannot remember where I was drinking', automatic jail for 48 hrs plus heavy fine. Second offense drivers license cancelleed for perhaps 6 months. Further offences automatic jail.

 

 If I remember corectly in one state the bar manager must demand the drunk person hand over their car keys if they have had more than a stated limit on the number of drinks, and the bar must pay for a taxi to take the drunk person home.

I hear a lot of Aussies here bemoaning their 'nanny' state and this would seem to be a concrete example of that so thanks for sharing.

On 12/19/2025 at 9:17 AM, webfact said:

A new law banning the sale of alcohol to intoxicated people is now in effect across the country.

So much to learn...

7/11......"Six cans of Chang, sir, would you first please blow into this Breathalyzer until I tell you to stop."...........

22 hours ago, JimHuaHin said:

Please define intoxication?

 

Whom shall determine if a person is intoxicated?

 

Who shall enforce the new law?

There will be breathlyzers at all shops. Simple 😉

Is this law intended for retail sales (7-11, TOPS, etc.) only or does it also include establishments that serve alcohol (bars, restaurants, etc.)?

I used to own a bar back in the real world so to speak and i can tell you the worst thing you can do

is to tell a drunk he has had enough.

Give them another beer and they are happy!

Without looking at the detailed legislation, the question is what happens in bars?
The articles state that its alcohol vendors affected.
Are bar owners "vendors"?
The AI answer is very clear.
Yes, bar owners are considered vendors in the general sense, as a vendor is a person or company offering something for sale, which includes the alcoholic beverages and food sold at a bar. They are also often explicitly referred to as vendors in legal, business, and industry contexts. 
This could create a monstrous problem for bar owners.
Anytime there is an incident with drunken people, the bar owners selling the alcohol could be liable.
So the BIB can now look at such incidents as far more lucrative.
Strewth.

38 minutes ago, jvs said:

I used to own a bar back in the real world so to speak and i can tell you the worst thing you can do

is to tell a drunk he has had enough.

Give them another beer and they are happy!

 

Just imagine a HI-SO being shamed by being shutoff by a bar worker, I can only imagine the blowout that will happen next. Expect huge fights and screeches of "Do you know who I am?"

Out in the villages this will be ignored completely.

1 hour ago, jojothai said:

Without looking at the detailed legislation, the question is what happens in bars?
The articles state that its alcohol vendors affected.
Are bar owners "vendors"?
The AI answer is very clear.
Yes, bar owners are considered vendors in the general sense, as a vendor is a person or company offering something for sale, which includes the alcoholic beverages and food sold at a bar. They are also often explicitly referred to as vendors in legal, business, and industry contexts. 
This could create a monstrous problem for bar owners.
Anytime there is an incident with drunken people, the bar owners selling the alcohol could be liable.
So the BIB can now look at such incidents as far more lucrative.
Strewth.

 

 

Hang on, hang on! Most of the bars around here are partly owned by cops.  Who's going to fine them?

So the law says that "the sale of alcohol is from 11 am to midnight" and sales to intoxicated people are forbidden.  Does that mean that from now on we won't have drunken, screaming girls leaving the pubs next door at 4 am?

On 12/19/2025 at 1:38 PM, lordgrinz said:

So will this be enforced like all other laws in Thailand, as in never?

BS. Don't even get into an accident.

The problem with this now the insurance companies will NOT cover you if you are intoxicated. So most people in Thailand have little money, so why bother suing for compensation especially if a foreigner as a tourist.

I understand the idea behind this new law but think it’s flawed. Shops can’t sell alcohol to intoxicated individuals, good. Suggesting they could be jointly liable for any damages caused is a threat to comply or else. But have those who thought up this cunning plan considered an individual who’s not intoxicated purchasing alcohol for the drunk who asked him to do so outside the shop? I’ve seen it happen. And of course then there’s the role of plod in this. Aren’t they supposed to have a presence monitoring locations for unruly individuals who are deemed as a risk to property and others and deal with them?

On 12/19/2025 at 9:17 AM, webfact said:

This law holds sellers jointly responsible for any resulting harm, including property damage, injury, or death

Do no harm while drunk and the law won't be enforced. If you do harm others while drunk this just means additional (potentially deeper) pockets to go after for compensation.

Bunch of Jokers.     In all the Local Rural Bars around our way the majority sitting there every evening are already 'intoxicated' before they get there.  Furthermore; the Local Cops are fairly often among them !!