Thailand Rolls Out New Sobriety Screening Rules for Alcohol Sellers

Thailand’s health authorities have introduced interim rules for vendors to help them spot intoxicated customers before serving alcohol, following existing legal bans on selling to drunk individuals. The guidelines include observable symptoms such as loss of balance, slurred speech and strong alcohol smell to guide sellers. Simple physical assessments like heel-to-toe walking, finger-to-nose, and one-leg stand tests are part of the evaluation toolkit suggested for staff. Officials say these measures aim to boost public safety and reduce problems associated with excessive drinking. Formal regulations are expected soon, giving vendors time to prepare for full compliance.

Yeah. Right. I can just imagine a drunk allowing a civilian to do a sobriety test on him or her. Gauntlet thrown down. Fisticuffs!!