Published on November 4, 2023, at 6:32.
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, and Phuket’s daytime leisure facilities will now open until 4 a.m. on December 15 thanks to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Mr. Srettha and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said they had discussed extending entertainment entry time for a trial phase with the Tourism and Sports Ministry, Royal Thai Police, and the four provincial governors after an integrated commerce strategy meeting on Friday.
To increase hospitality, the estimate will be put into effect for the first time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, and Phuket.
According to Mr. Srettha, pertinent companies will take into account how many months are appropriate for the test. The extension will only be in place for the time being, and conversations about zoning changes may take place in the future.
” We want to promote domestic tourism and the market.” According to Mr. Srettha, the program will also assist in increasing enterprise revenue in the tourism industry, which includes restaurants and entertainment venues.
He emphasized that some immigrants don’t eat like Thais would. Some people eat between 9 and 10 p.m. Buyers may have to eat earlier if opening hours are only evening or 2am, which reduces the amount of food they order.
After speaking with security agencies, Mr. Srettha added that it is feasible to extend opening hours to 4am and that the Interior Ministry does investigate planning and licenses.
Authorities will work to increase the use of illegal drugs and ensure the safety of the populace.
According to Mr. Anutin, the state also intends to increase the business hours of restaurants that serve as venues for amusement from midnight to two in the morning.
Alcoholic beverages may only be sold up until midnight under the current laws, and music is prohibited after that time.
The new governmental regulations need case approval, so the Interior Ministry and police have discussed amending them. The government will then put forth a laws allowing provincial governors to specify the planning and business hours of the nightclubs.
Mr. Anutin responded that he had spoken with the provincial administration department’s director general and regional police chief to create a unique unit to handle the situation afterwards when asked if operational officials would have the authority to inspect entertainment venues after hours have been extended.