Thailand statement of the week: Alcohol sales ban of 3 hours for supermarkets is ridiculous and outdated!
In Thailand, tourists and expats are often surprised by a remarkable rule: the sale of alcohol in supermarkets is prohibited between 14:00 PM and 17:00 PM. This rule, which has been in place since the period of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, is part of a strategy to combat alcoholism. As Thailand tries to attract more tourists and extend the closing hours of the hospitality industry, the ban on alcohol sales during midday hours raises questions about its effectiveness and relevance. Respond to the statement!
Pattaya one step closer to 24-hour alcohol sales
In an effort to revive tourism, Thailand is taking a step towards 24-hour alcohol sales in the Pattaya area. While this change currently only affects U-tapao airport, it sets the tone for wider liberalization of alcohol sales rules in the country. The measure fuels hopes that nightlife in tourist hotspots such as Pattaya and Phuket will get a boost.
