Couple fined 10,000 Baht for drinking beer in Suan Chumnan

Khaosod•Society•14h ago

Reader Briefing

A young couple was fined 10,000 Baht each for consuming beer in the public park, Suan Chumnan, sparking debate over law enforcement.

•A couple was apprehended and fined 10,000 Baht each for drinking beer in Suan Chumnan, Phitsanulok.
•The incident occurred on April 11, 2026, and was reported by a Facebook user who witnessed the event.
•The author argues that the penalty, which includes potential imprisonment, is excessively harsh for a first-time, non-disruptive offense.

•On April 11, 2026, around 8:00 PM, police apprehended a man and woman in Suan Chumnan.
•Police officers detained a couple for consuming beer in a public space.
•The individuals were informed of a potential penalty of 6 months imprisonment and a 10,000 Baht fine.
•The couple was escorted to Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station for comparison and fine.
•A witness expressed that the police's application of the law was overly harsh, stating that a warning would have been sufficient.
•The incident highlights Section 31 of the Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E. 2008, which prohibits alcohol consumption in public places.
•Local residents are being warned about the strict enforcement of the law in Suan Chumnan, potentially leading to significant fines.
•The severe penalty of 10,000 Baht and potential imprisonment is being questioned as disproportionate for consuming beer in a public park, leading to calls for review.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Eyewitness

"Damn, easy money. A warning would suffice, they just didn't know."

แม่ง หากินง่ายชิบหาย เตือนดี ๆ ก็ได้ เขาแค่ไม่รู้

Police Officer

"Yes, according to the law, there is a penalty of 6 months imprisonment and a 10,000 Baht fine."

ครับ ตามกฏหมาย มีโทษจำคุก 6 เดือน ปรับ 10,000 บาทครับ

Eyewitness

"This is a caution, not a fine. The penalty is too severe."

อันนี้มาเตือนก่อนเนาะ อย่าถึงกับปรับเลย โทษมันแรงไป

Suan Chumnan(สวนชมน่าน)

A public park in Phitsanulok where alcohol consumption is prohibited.

Wangchan Hotel(โรงแรมวังจันทร์)

A hotel mentioned in relation to an incident where a tourist was fined for drinking beer.

Wangchan Riverview Hotel(โรงแรมวังจันทร์ริเวอร์วิว)

A hotel mentioned in relation to an incident where a tourist was fined for drinking beer.

Mueang Phitsanulok Police Station(สภ.เมืองพิษณุโลก)

The police station where individuals are taken for law enforcement proceedings.

April 13, 2026(วันที่ 13 เม.ย.2026)

The date the news report was filed regarding incidents in Suan Chumnan.

April 11, 2026(11/04/2026)

The date of the incident where a couple was apprehended for drinking beer in Suan Chumnan.

Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E. 2008(พระราชบัญญัติควบคุมเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ พ.ศ. 2008)

The law that prohibits alcohol consumption in public places in Thailand.

Section 31(มาตรา 31)

A specific section of the Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E. 2008 that defines 'Places Where Alcohol is Prohibited'.