BANGKOK, Thailand – Police nationwide have been ordered to strengthen security measures, ease traffic congestion, and prevent road accidents during the long holiday period, while reminding businesses of a 48-hour ban on alcohol sales during Asalha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day. Royal Thai Police Commissioner Pol. Gen. Kitrat Phanphet has instructed all police units to prepare crime prevention and traffic management plans during the consecutive public holidays, including His Majesty the King’s Birthday on July 28, Asalha Bucha Day on July 29, and Buddhist Lent Day on July 30.
Police have been told to increase patrols, inspect suspicious vehicles, and work with local authorities, volunteers, and community networks to prevent crimes involving illegal weapons, explosives, drugs, and other offences. Authorities will also focus on preventing property crimes at homes, transport hubs, tourist attractions, hotels, and accommodation areas, while cracking down on illegal street racing and dangerous driving behavior.
The Royal Thai Police also reminded shops, convenience stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, and other alcohol retailers that the sale of all alcoholic beverages will be prohibited nationwide for 48 hours from midnight on July 29 until midnight on July 30. Violators could face penalties under the Alcohol Control Act, including imprisonment of up to six months, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both.
Traffic operations will remain in place from July 25 to August 2, with highway police coordinating traffic flow, considering reversible lanes where needed, and deploying officers at major intersections, tourist destinations, religious sites, and transport terminals. The public can contact emergency and assistance services through 191, 1599, Highway Police 1193, or Traffic Police 1197 around the clock.
