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Bangkok Post – Operators want government to ease rule on alcohol sales

People walk along Pattaya’s Walking Street which draws both foreigners and local tourists primarily for its night life.

The extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues and the liquor tax incentive has made less of a positive impact on tourism than expected, while operators urged the government to consider cancelling the limited hours available for the sale of alcoholic drinks.

Last week, the alcoholic beverage control committee at the Ministry of Public Health rejected lifting the ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing public health and safety concerns.

Thanet Supornsahasrungsi,…

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