By Choltanutkun Tun-atiruj
There is a chance that the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, B.E. 2551 might get revamped. For the (much, much) worse.
Among other penalties it enshrines in law, the act from 2008 currently fines people THB50,000 (US$15,513) for posting a photo of their alcoholic drink online, or THB500,000 if they’re the owner of an alcohol-related business. The newly drafted one wants to fine people THB500,000 and THB1 million (US$31,027) if those people are business owners.
Here is a list of other things the authorities want to do with the new act:
– If business owners refuse to obey, they could be fined THB50,000 per day until the mistakes are corrected.
– The authorities will have full autonomy to raid bars, restaurants, or alcohol-related businesses without court orders.
– The authorities can introduce new orders…
