Thailand Implements Alcohol Sales Ban in 8 Categories of Public Spaces
Thailand banned alcohol sales and consumption in eight categories of public spaces, including transport hubs, parks, and government facilities, with the new regulations taking effect May 12.
BANGKOK — Thailand has introduced new alcohol control regulations banning the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in several public areas nationwide, with the measures taking effect from May 12.
The eight announcements, published in the Royal Gazette, update regulations originally introduced in 2008 to better reflect current conditions. The measures were signed by the public health minister as chair of the Alcohol Beverage Control Committee.
Under the new rules:
- Alcohol sales are prohibited on roads, in vehicles, or on vehicles located on public roads. - Alcohol sales are prohibited at railway stations and on trains, except during special events in the air-conditioned hall at Bangkok Central Station. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited at public piers and on public passenger boats. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited at all passenger bus terminals throughout the country. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited inside factory premises, except at liquor factories where sales or tasting are part of the production process. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited in areas under the supervision or use of government agencies, state enterprises, or other state organizations, except in private residential areas, clubs, or traditional banquet events. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited in public parks managed by state enterprises or government agencies. - Alcohol sales and consumption are prohibited inside state enterprises and government agencies.
The updated regulations officially came into force on May 12.
