Banglamung—
At 10:00 PM, on February 23rd, 2024, Banglamung police officers and relevant agencies visited an entertainment district to publicize the prohibition of alcohol sales after midnight of February 23rd to midnight of February 24th as it is a religious day.
The officers launched a field inspection of the entertainment district in the Banglamung area to publicize that alcohol sales are allowed until midnight on February 23rd. Makha Bucha, a religious holiday, was on February 24th, and the Thai government banned alcohol sales on religious holidays nationwide.
Those who violated the law, illegally selling alcoholic beverages on religious days, would be jailed not exceeding six months and fined not exceeding 10,000 baht according to the highest legal processing.
Furthermore, the officers invited all citizens to participate in religious activities at local temples to preserve Thai tradition and culture on religious holidays.
For a list of all the alcohol closure days this year click or tap here.
