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Alcohol sales ban lifted from 11 AM to 12 AM, effective May 29

Alcohol sales ban lifted from 11 AM to 12 AM, effective May 29

Thairath•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's alcohol sales prohibition hours have been revised, allowing sales between 11:00 AM and 12:00 AM, with specific exceptions, effective May 29, 2026.

  • •Alcohol sales are now permitted daily from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
  • •This revision replaces the previous regulation from December 1, 2025.
  • •Exceptions apply to specific locations like international airport lounges, licensed entertainment venues, hotels, and designated event areas, particularly in Rayong province.

Overview

  • •On May 28, 2026, the Royal Gazette published a regulation from the Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control.
  • •The Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control announced the revision of the alcohol sales prohibition hours.
  • •The revision aims to align with current circumstances, updating the regulation from 2025.
  • •The announcement was made to adjust the regulations regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • •The new regulation is effective from the day after its announcement in the Royal Gazette.
  • •The previous regulation regarding alcohol sales prohibition, dated December 1, 2025, has been repealed.
  • •The regulation prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages outside the hours of 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, with stipulated exceptions.
  • •Announcement dated May 27, 2026, by the Minister of Public Health, Chairman of the Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control.

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Key Entities

Organization

Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control(คณะกรรมการควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์)
The governmental body responsible for regulating alcoholic beverage sales in Thailand.
Royal Gazette Website(เว็บไซต์ราชกิจจานุเบกษา)
The official online platform for publishing Thai government regulations and announcements.
Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายการพัฒนาระเบียงเศรษฐกิจพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)
The committee responsible for policy development in the Eastern Economic Corridor, mentioned in relation to designated zones.
Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)
The committee overseeing policies for the Eastern Special Development Zone, involved in designating special economic zones.

Place

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️
A province in Thailand mentioned in the context of designated areas for entertainment venues.

Law

Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E. 2008(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ พ.ศ.2008)
The foundational law governing the control of alcoholic beverages in Thailand.
Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2025(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ.2025)
An amendment to the original Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, B.E. 2008, mentioned as providing additional authority.

Person

Minister of Public Health(รัฐมนตรีว่าการกระทรวงสาธารณสุข)
The current Minister of Public Health who also serves as the Chairman of the Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control, signing the announcement.