Kanchanaburi Police Warn Alcohol Sales Ban Before Advance Voting to Prevent Violations

MGR Online•Society•267d ago

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Kanchanaburi Police Order Alcohol Sales Ban Ahead of Advance Voting and Election Day, Emphasizing Officer Neutrality.

•Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo has issued a ban on alcohol sales.
•The ban is in effect from January 31 to February 1, 2026, covering advance voting.
•Violators face jail time of up to one month or a fine of up to 10,000 Baht, or both.
•Police are instructed to maintain political neutrality and ensure fair election practices.

Overview

•From January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM to February 1, 2026, 6:00 PM; alcohol sales are prohibited in Kanchanaburi.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo announced a ban on alcohol sales to prevent violations of election law.
•Shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues are warned against selling alcohol; offenders will face legal penalties including jail and fines.
•Businesses selling alcohol in Kanchanaburi must cease sales during the specified period or face consequences.
•The ban is in anticipation of the advance general election for members of parliament on February 1, 2026.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo reiterated that all police officers must remain politically neutral and impartial.
•Kanchanaburi Provincial Police have established security and order maintenance centers for the election period.
•The election security operation runs for 31 days, from January 13, 2026, to February 12, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo

"We would like to publicize to all shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and similar establishments to strictly refrain from selling all types of alcoholic beverages to customers or buyers from 6:00 PM on January 31 to 6:00 PM on February 1, 2026."

จึงขอประชาสัมพันธ์ไปยังร้านค้า ร้านอาหาร สถานบริการบันเทิง และสถานที่คล้ายสถานบริการด้านบันเทิง ให้งดจำหน่ายเครื่องดื่มที่มีแอลกอฮอล์ทุกชนิดแก่ผู้มาใช้บริการหรือผู้ซื้อ ตั้งแต่เวลา 18.00 น. วันที่ 31 มกราคม ถึงเวลา 18.00 น. วันที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569 โดยเด็ดขาด

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo

"We strongly instruct all police officers to remain politically neutral, unbiased, perform duties transparently and impartially, and strictly enforce the law."

กำชับข้าราชการตำรวจทุกนายให้วางตัวเป็นกลางทางการเมือง ไม่ฝักใฝ่ฝ่ายใด ปฏิบัติหน้าที่ด้วยความโปร่งใส ไร้อคติ บังคับใช้กฎหมายอย่างเคร่งครัด

Key Entities

Person

Kanchanaburi Provincial Police Commander(ผบก.ภ.จว.กาญจนบุรี)

The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, who issued a warning regarding alcohol sales during the election period and emphasized police neutrality.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phonsawee Rungphoo(พล.ต.ต.พศวีร์ เรืองภู่)

The Commander of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, who announced the ban on alcohol sales and instructed police officers on neutrality.

Pol. Capt. Pongbundit Pinsuwan(ร.ต.อ.พงศ์บัณฑิต ปิ่นสุวรรณ)

The Director of the Kanchanaburi Provincial Election Commission Office, who provided details for advance voters.

Organization

Election Commission(คณะกรรมการการเลือกตั้ง)ℹ️

The national body responsible for overseeing elections in Thailand, which set the dates for the general election and advance voting.

Kanchanaburi Provincial Election Commission(กกต.ประจำจังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)

The provincial branch of the Election Commission in Kanchanaburi, which collaborates with the police on election matters.

Timeline

Sunday, February 8, 2026(วันอาทิตย์ที่ 8 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569)

The official date for the general election of members of parliament in Thailand.

Sunday, February 1, 2026(วันอาทิตย์ที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์ 2569)

The date designated for advance voting for the general election of members of parliament in Thailand.

Law

Election Protection/66(พิทักษ์เลือกตั้ง/66)

A security and order maintenance plan by the Royal Thai Police for election management.