Hi all,

I went to do some shopping at Villa on Sukhumvit yesterday at around 2.00 am. Got 2 six packs of beer as well.

I have been doing this for years, never a problem.

However, yesterday at the cashier they informed me of the "no alcohol after midnight" rule and took the beer from my cart.

I know this is a standard procedure at 7-eleven, but was very surprised to run into this at Villa.

Is this a new regulation at Villa that I am not aware of or have they become stricter?

Thanks.

Edited March 16, 201313 yr by missy1827

Yes, they have.

Selected Family Mart stores will still sell you alcohol at 4 or 5am. The one on Sukhumvit soi 20 is a good bet

According to the Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E.2551 (2008 A.D.), under section 28 it states that: “Sale of alcohol beverage is prohibited on the date or time announced by the Minister with consent of the Committee. In this regard, such announcement may indicate conditions and restrictions as deemed necessary.

The provision in Paragraph 1 above shall not apply to sale of alcohol beverage by manufacturer, importers or agents to the sellers authorized by the law governing liquor.”

Such act were based on the Announcement Number 253 (dated November 16, B.E. 2515) (1973 A.D.) made by the Council for National Security.

The recent announcement identified eligible hours for retail sales of alcoholic beverages to be between 11.00a.m. to 02.00p.m. and between 05.00p.m. to 00.00a.m.

From this interpretation, only for Liquor Store Wholesalers would be eligible to sell (that is no less than 10 litres per transaction). If less than this, such shall be considered as retailing and a violation of the law. This includes sales of alcohol at a restaurant.

from thread

Alcohol Sales Between 2 P.M. And 5 P.M. Banned

I regularly use Villa at Sukhumvit 33/1 and at Paradise Park in Srinakarin Road; to date have never had a problem buying alcohol at any time of the day - although I have never tried after midnight they have in the past totally ignored the 11.30 am - 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm - 12.00 midnight rules.

I do hope they have not been forced to discontinue this since the rule is more than a little irritating - I don't want to have to do my weekly shopping at lunchtime or after 5.00 pm because the traffic is horrendous!

I plan to go to 33/1 on Monday and will report back if there has been any change.

Patrick

I regularly use Villa at Sukhumvit 33/1 and at Paradise Park in Srinakarin Road; to date have never had a problem buying alcohol at any time of the day - although I have never tried after midnight they have in the past totally ignored the 11.30 am - 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm - 12.00 midnight rules.

I do hope they have not been forced to discontinue this since the rule is more than a little irritating - I don't want to have to do my weekly shopping at lunchtime or after 5.00 pm because the traffic is horrendous!

I plan to go to 33/1 on Monday and will report back if there has been any change.

Patrick

As you're doing your weekly shopping, you can buy your alcohol at any time. The rules doesn't apply to buying 10 litres alcohol or more.

now there are jail terms for selling off hour......

I regularly use Villa at Sukhumvit 33/1 and at Paradise Park in Srinakarin Road; to date have never had a problem buying alcohol at any time of the day - although I have never tried after midnight they have in the past totally ignored the 11.30 am - 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm - 12.00 midnight rules.

I do hope they have not been forced to discontinue this since the rule is more than a little irritating - I don't want to have to do my weekly shopping at lunchtime or after 5.00 pm because the traffic is horrendous!

I plan to go to 33/1 on Monday and will report back if there has been any change.

Patrick

As you're doing your weekly shopping, you can buy your alcohol at any time. The rules doesn't apply to buying 10 litres alcohol or more.

Just a small drip for the alcoholics among us

Though i guess the average expat really has no problem with 10 liters a week.