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 12 May.
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:
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The sale of alcohol is prohibited on roads, in vehicles or on vehicles located on public roads.
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The sale of alcohol is prohibited at railway stations and on trains, except during special events held inside the air-conditioned hall at Bangkok railway station.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited at public piers and on public passenger boats.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited at all passenger bus terminals nationwide.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited inside factory premises, except at liquor factories where sales or tasting are part of the production process.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited in areas under the supervision or use of government agencies, state enterprises or other state organisations, except in private residential areas, clubs or traditional banquet events.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited in public parks managed by state enterprises or government agencies.
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The sale and consumption of alcohol are prohibited inside state enterprises and other state agencies.
The updated regulations officially came into force on 12 May.
