reader Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 From Thai PBS World Thailand may end its 52-year-old ban on the sale of alcohol in the afternoon, as the prime minister agrees to consider a review of the regulation in response to appeals to boost the tourism industry. Srettha Thavisin is considering calls from the tourism sector, which would like to see a revision of the prohibition of alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. The regulations have been in place since 1972. He was speaking after chairing a mobile cabinet meeting at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Nakhon Ratchasima, on Tuesday. He revealed that the Restaurant Business Association has asked the government to implement immediate economic measures to prevent more restaurants from closing, due to the over 50% rise in raw material and energy costs. He told reporters that, while the costs of business operations are getting rising, tourism activities have been actively promoted to ensure that restaurant owners earn more revenue. The proposed regulations aim to boost alcohol sales to foreign tourists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members unicorn Posted July 5 Members Share Posted July 5 1 hour ago, reader said: ... would like to see a revision of the prohibition of alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm. The regulations have been in place since 1972... You've got to be shitting me. Is this actually the law in the entire Kingdom of Thailand??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridarob Posted July 5 Share Posted July 5 1 hour ago, unicorn said: You've got to be shitting me. Is this actually the law in the entire Kingdom of Thailand??? Ummm yeah, prostitution is illegal too..... Patanawet and reader 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patanawet Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 Often said to be to discourage children BUT actually to stop parliamentarians from getting sozzled then going back to work in the afternoon! Ruthrieston 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinapu Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 On 7/5/2024 at 2:59 AM, floridarob said: Ummm yeah, prostitution is illegal too..... that's why I never saw one in my so many trips ! * * with exception of few exceptions floridarob, Ruthrieston and reader 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
