Chiang Rai Police Cancel 'Run to Drink' Bar Promotion

Khaosod•Society•12d ago

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Authorities in Chiang Rai have swiftly intervened and ordered the immediate cancellation of a bar's controversial 'run to drink' promotional event, deeming it illegal.

•Chiang Rai police have ordered the cancellation of a 'run to drink' promotion at a bar near an educational institution.
•The promotion, which involved running in exchange for alcoholic beverages, was widely shared on social media.
•Police cited violations of the Alcohol Control Act as the reason for the cancellation.
•The bar owner has publicly apologized and canceled the promotion, acknowledging it broke alcohol sales laws.

Overview

•Chiang Rai Police have investigated a bar promotion.
•The promotion, named 'run to drink', offered alcoholic beverages in exchange for participation in a run.
•The 'run to drink' promotion was widely shared on social media, causing public questioning.
•Ban Du Police Station was informed of the promotion.
•Police coordinated with the bar's management.
•Police ordered the immediate cancellation of the promotional activity.
•The promotion was deemed to violate the Alcohol Control Act.
•The bar has canceled the 'run to drink' promotion and posted an apology, citing legal violations.

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Key Quotes

Shop Owner

"Due to the 'Run to Drink' event... sincere apologies. As it violates the Alcohol Control Act, the shop cannot proceed with the 'Run to Drink' promotion."

เนื่องจากที่ทางร้านได้จัดกิจกรรม “วิ่งแลกดื่ม”……ทั้งนี้ต้องขออภัยและขอโทษจากใจ มา ณ ที่นี้ด้วยค่ะ เนื่องจากผิดกฎ พ.ร.บ.การจำหน่ายแอลกฮอล์ ทางร้านไม่สามารถทำโปร “วิ่งแลกดื่ม”

Key Entities

Organization

Chiang Rai Police(ตำรวจเชียงราย)

The law enforcement agency that intervened in a bar's promotional activity.

Ban Du Police Station(สภ.บ้านดู่)

The local police station that became aware of and acted upon the controversial bar promotion.

Bar(ร้านเหล้า)

The establishment that was offering the 'run to drink' promotion.

Social Media(โซเชียลมีเดีย)ℹ️

The platform where the promotion was widely shared and discussed.

Law

Alcohol Control Act(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์)

The legislation that was violated by the 'run to drink' promotional activity.

Place

Chiang Rai(เชียงราย)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the events took place.