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Under the new rules, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to specific hours, but there are three major exceptions. Here’s what you need to know about the changes that will affect bars, restaurants, and travellers.
Yesterday, June 26, the Royal Gazette published an official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office, signed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, regarding the revised period for prohibiting the sale of alcohol this year. The announcement aims to update the regulations set by the Prime Minister’s Office Announcement on the Time Period for Prohibiting the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 2015 to better align with current circumstances.
The new announcement will come into force today, June 27, repealing the earlier regulations. The changes are in line with the powers granted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2008, and they have been implemented following recommendations from the National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee.
From today, alcohol sales will be prohibited during specified hours. Alcohol can only be sold between 11am and 2pm, and again from 5pm to midnight. This restriction applies across the country, but there are three key exceptions:
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Alcohol sales hours to change in Thailand starting today
Alcohol sales restricted to 11am-2pm and 5pm to midnight only
Puntid Tantivangphaisal1 hour agoLast Updated: Friday, June 27, 2025
In a major shake-up to alcohol sales in Thailand, the Royal Gazette has announced that new regulations will take effect starting today.Under the new rules, the sale of alcoholic beverages will be restricted to specific hours, but there are three major exceptions. Here’s what you need to know about the changes that will affect bars, restaurants, and travellers.
Yesterday, June 26, the Royal Gazette published an official announcement from the Prime Minister’s Office, signed by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, regarding the revised period for prohibiting the sale of alcohol this year. The announcement aims to update the regulations set by the Prime Minister’s Office Announcement on the Time Period for Prohibiting the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages 2015 to better align with current circumstances.
The new announcement will come into force today, June 27, repealing the earlier regulations. The changes are in line with the powers granted by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2008, and they have been implemented following recommendations from the National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee.
From today, alcohol sales will be prohibited during specified hours. Alcohol can only be sold between 11am and 2pm, and again from 5pm to midnight. This restriction applies across the country, but there are three key exceptions:
- Airport sales:
- Service establishments:

Alcohol sales hours to change in Thailand starting today
In a major shake-up to alcohol sales in Thailand, the Royal Gazette has announced new regulations set to take effect from today.

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