Thailand may lift the ban on sales of alcohol anytime before 11 am and again between 2 to 5 pm. - Reuters
BANGKOK: Thailand is set to ease restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising, stepping up a push to liberalise a drinks market seen as likely to spur tourism and support smaller breweries.
Lawmakers in the 500-member House of Representatives voted on Wednesday (March 19) to pass an amended alcohol control bill, although the legislation still needs Senate approval. The changes are set to revoke an infamous 1972 military government order that bans sales of alcohol anytime before 11 am and again between 2 to 5 pm.
