The Royal Gazette has issued an announcement from the Alcohol Control Committee setting the latest prohibited days for alcohol sales, with exceptions for service venues, hotels, and airports serving international flights.
A reporter stated that the Royal Gazette has published the Alcohol Control Committee's announcement on Prohibited Alcohol Sale Days 2026, noting that it is appropriate to revise the Prime Minister's announcement on Prohibited Alcohol Sale Days 2025 to better suit current circumstances.
Under the authority of Sections 16(3) and 28(1) of the Alcohol Control Act 2008, as amended by the Alcohol Control Act (No. 2) 2025, and following the Alcohol Control Committee's resolution in meeting No. 2/2026 on 17 April 2026, the Alcohol Control Committee hereby issues the following announcement.
Section 1: This announcement shall take effect the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.
Section 2: The Prime Minister's announcement on Prohibited Alcohol Sale Days 2025, dated 7 May 2025, is hereby repealed.
Section 3: The sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on Magha Puja, Vesakha Puja, Asalha Puja, Buddhist Lent Day, and the end of Buddhist Lent, except in the following cases:
(1) Sales inside buildings serving passengers at airports offering international flights.
(2) Sales in service venues as defined by the Service Venue Act.
(3) Sales in establishments operating similarly to service venues located in tourist areas or zones, as designated by the Minister of Public Health upon the recommendation of the Minister of Interior.
(4) Sales in hotels as defined by the Hotel Act.
(5) Sales at locations hosting special national or international events with large gatherings, as listed by the Minister of Public Health upon the recommendation of the Minister of Tourism and Sports.
Section 4: Sellers permitted under Section 3 must implement screening and necessary measures to maintain social order, public safety, and restrict alcohol access to children and youth.
Announced on 9 October 2026, signed by Mr. Patthana Promphat, Minister of Public Health and Chair of the Alcohol Control Committee.
/source Royal Gazette