Thai tourism and business groups urge government to review new Alcohol Control Act


FILE PHOTO: A bar in Bangkok on November 4, 2021. Unclear rules have caused confusion among both operators and customers, especially when patrons continue drinking after sales hours. - AFP

BANGKOK: On November 12, 2025, representatives from Thailand’s tourism and service industries gathered at Government House to submit a petition to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, urging the government to review the Alcohol Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568, which came into effect on November 8. The petition was received by Government Spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat.

The group was led by Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khaosan Road Business Association; Sorathep Rojpotjanaruch, head of the Restaurant Business Club; and Nattachai Ungsriwong, president of the Craft Beer Business Association.

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