Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced

Afternoon ban on alcohol sales in Thailand still enforced

Thailand's Disease Control Department on Friday clarified that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains in force, dispelling confusion among vendors over a recent legal change.

Afternoon Alcohol Sales Ban Still in Force

File picture for reference only The Disease Control Department has confirmed that the three-hour daily ban on alcohol sales remains active, following widespread confusion among vendors and customers. Shops across the country are still prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm. Exceptions apply only to designated venues such as international airports, hotels, and licensed service establishments including bars. The cl…

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