Alcohol regulations come under the spotlight at seminar

She pointed out that following the Covid-19 pandemic, the rapid recovery of Thailand’s tourism and hospitality industries is positively affecting for the country’s economy and restoring employment nationwide.

In order to maintain this positive momentum, it would be beneficial to have more supportive measures for the industry, she said, noting that new measures such as easing alcohol time sales would stimulate tourism and the hospitality businesses.

Still, she expressed her gratitude for the government’s efforts to reduce taxes on imported wines.

“Some of my guests complain that the prices of wines and spirits in Thailand are excessive. So, tax cuts would encourage more consumption and increase tourist spending,” Marisa said.

Rachada Wanichakorn, director of Tax Planning, Tax Planning Office, Royal Thai Excise, said that the…