PUBLISHED: 27 Dec 2024 at 05: 35
A new rules, which the Prime Minister’s Office has announced, will allow daily sales of alcoholic beverage at major international flights.
The announcement was made on Christmas Day and became effective on Thursday.
An spectator said the goal is to make the law more appropriate and in line with the” present condition.”
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on the tips of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, has revoked the PM’s Office news on Feb 5, 2015 that limited the price of alcoholic beverages.
On Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asanha Bucha, and the beginning and end of Buddhist Lent, which are the five main Buddhist holy days, for income are prohibited global.
The PM has since approved the alcoholic beverage control committee’s decision to allow all international airports under Airports of Thailand Plc ( AoT ) to sell alcohol during those five days.
That list comprises Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket and Hat Yai flights.
The aim is to improve travellers ‘ spending and encourage tourism more, said a source.
In the meantime, the Department of Excise has announced its intention to update the rules governing the production of society spirits in order to boost the local business and raise the standard for local alcoholic beverages.
This is intended to lower the barriers to obtaining permits to develop community liquor, increase earnings, and promote private products, according to Deputy Finance Minister Paopoom Rojanasakul.
Breweries and craft beer breweries can now buy cellar beer off-site thanks to the revised guidelines. Keg pots must be at least 20 gallons. Small beer companies will also be able to upgrade without having to apply for a new license to become medium-sized companies.
The new regulations are expected to come into effect in February, he said.