New announcement to “benefit the commerce business”
PUBLISHED: 9 May 2025 at 16: 02
In another effort to promote commerce, Thailand will start selling alcohol on five Buddhist festivals starting on Saturday, including those in international flights.
According to the statement made by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee on Wednesday, which was signed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the limited sales only apply to international airports, entertainment venues, hotels, and locations hosting national or international occasions on five important Buddhist holidays.
It will take effect on Saturday and was published in the Royal Gazette on Friday.
Visaka Bucha, Makha Bucha, Asanha Bucha, and the final and final weeks of Buddhist Lent are the so-called “big” Buddhist divine time.
The guidelines ‘ rest, according to government official Jirayu Houngsub, were in line with the campaign’s Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Time 2025. Companies in the tourism sector will profit in the process. He continued.
This year’s May 11th, Visaka Bucha, occurs. The commission president, Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong, has promised to begin selling liquor in some places on that day.
Drinking were cautioned against beginning a celebration of the adult beverage industry in Thailand by People’s Party MP Taopiphop Limjittrakorn. Only some establishments that are permitted to sell beer are exempt from the restrictions.
” The new statement does not include roadside food booths, convenience stores, eateries, and supermarkets. He wrote on his Instagram page that” they still can’t buy alcohol.”
According to Mr. Taopiphop,” I don’t want to see someone being detained because of this miscommunication.”
This time, Visaka Bucha falls on May 11, Makha Bucha on February 12, Asanha Bucha on July 10, and the final two weeks of Buddhist Lent are July 12 and October 21.