Thailand’s craft beer scene is more optimistic than ever with the hope of decriminalization, and its growing number of brewpubs – including one reopening Wednesday.
Operating brewpub allows brewers to skirt home laws by meeting certain criteria and limitations; namely, they must show registered capital of THB10 million (US$300,000) and have the “capacity” to produce at least 100,000 liters annually. Any beer produced there can only be consumed and sold on-site.
In recent years and months, more craft brewers have been opening small-scale microbreweries throughout Bangkok – from the Prachachuen and Bang Khae areas to the roofs of downtown malls. That means always having a brand new brew to try.
While grabbing a four- or six-pack to chill at home is the easy option, true beer fans know that hitting the breweries to drink beer freshly poured from the vat is…