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Opening hours extension ‘will boost economy’

Khao San Road, a popular tourist area in Bangkok (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)

The private sector believes that extending night venue opening hours will attract more foreign tourists to Thailand, while Pattaya expects a 30–40% increase in tourism revenue.

Longer opening hours will start on Dec 15 in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri, and Phuket as planned, and outlets will be able to sell alcohol until 4am in specially designated zones.

The government will also allow…

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