PATTAYA, Thailand – The Royal Gazette has published updated regulations under Thailand’s alcohol control law announcing stricter restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in eight types of public places, effective immediately.
The new announcement revises and expands earlier regulations issued in 2008, aiming to modernize enforcement and improve clarity on prohibited areas nationwide.
Under the updated rules, alcohol sales and consumption are now prohibited in the following locations:
- On roads, in vehicles on public roads, and on any moving transport vehicles.
- At railway stations and on trains, with limited exceptions for designated indoor areas such as specific air-conditioned zones at Bangkok Railway Station.
- At public passenger piers and scheduled passenger boats.
- At all public bus terminals nationwide.
- Within factory premises, except for licensed alcohol production facilities where tasting is part of production processes.
- Within government-controlled or state enterprise premises, excluding designated residential areas, clubs, or ceremonial event spaces.
- In public parks operated by state agencies or state enterprises.
- Within state enterprise facilities or other government agency-controlled areas.
Authorities said the revision is intended to improve public order, enhance safety in transport hubs, and align enforcement with current social conditions.
The announcement takes effect immediately from May 12, with relevant agencies instructed to enforce the updated restrictions nationwide.
