Alcohol Sales Hours Extended to 11 AM - Midnight in Select Thai Areas

Matichon•General•2d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Royal Gazette has announced extended alcohol sales hours from 11:00 to 24:00 in specific areas, effective from the day after publication.

•New regulations from the Thai alcohol control committee will amend previous restrictions on alcohol sales.
•Alcohol sales will be permitted between 11:00 AM and 12:00 AM (midnight) in designated areas, with exceptions.
•The announcement comes into effect the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.
•Certain locations like international airport terminals, entertainment venues, hotels, and event spaces are exempt from the general restrictions.

Overview

•The announcement states it is deemed appropriate to amend the alcohol control committee's regulation on prohibited alcohol sales times B.E. 2025 to align with current circumstances.
•This amendment is made by virtue of Section 16 (3) and Section 28 Paragraph One of the Alcohol Control Act B.E. 2008, as amended by the Alcohol Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2025.
•The regulation officially repeals the previous announcement by the alcohol control committee on the prohibited times for alcohol sales B.E. 2025, dated December 1, 2025.
•The new rule prohibits anyone from selling alcoholic beverages outside the hours of 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
•Exceptions to the sales prohibition include sales within airport terminals serving international flights.
•Sales within entertainment venues are permitted according to their legal operating hours.
•Sales within hotels are permitted according to the law governing hotels.
•Sales are also permitted in specific areas designated for alcohol sales at events like conferences, exhibitions, trade shows, or festivals, and in food/drink establishments located in areas designated for entertainment venues in Rayong Province (No. 2) B.E. 2025, and within the Eastern Aviation City promotion zone.
•The Eastern Aviation City promotion zone was established as per the announcement by the Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee on February 13, 2018, and modified by the Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee on August 28, 2025.
•Sellers in exempted areas must implement screening and necessary measures to maintain social order, public safety, and restrict access for minors.

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Key Entities

Organization

Alcohol Control Committee(คณะกรรมการควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์)

The governing body that issued the announcement regarding alcohol sales hours and regulations.

Royal Gazette(ราชกิจจาฯ)

The official publication where government announcements and laws are published in Thailand.

Eastern Economic Corridor Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายการพัฒนาระเบียงเศรษฐกิจพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)

The committee responsible for the development of the Eastern Economic Corridor, including designated promotion zones.

Eastern Special Development Zone Policy Committee(คณะกรรมการนโยบายเขตพัฒนาพิเศษภาคตะวันออก)

A committee overseeing special development zones, including changes to the Eastern Aviation City.

Law

Alcohol Control Act B.E. 2008(พระราชบัญญัติ ควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ พ.ศ. 2008)

The primary legislation governing alcohol control in Thailand.

Alcohol Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2025(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ (ฉบับที่ 2) พ.ศ. 2025)

An amendment to the original Alcohol Control Act, impacting its provisions.

Place

Rayong Province(จังหวัดระยอง)ℹ️

A province in Thailand where specific zones are designated for entertainment venues and alcohol sales.