PUBLISHED : 7 Oct 2023 at 04:00
Several night entertainment business operator associations have welcomed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s announcement that he will seek to extend the opening hours of nightclubs and bars to stimulate the economy and boost tourism.
After he referred to this in his opening speech at the Thailand Economic Outlook 2024 forum on Wednesday, Mr Srettha is expected to seek the cabinet’s approval soon.
Damrongkiat Pinitkarn, secretary to the Entertainment & Tourism Association of Pattaya City, said the policy would spur spending and lure more visitors to Thailand.
Most of these venues can only remain open until midnight, but this should be extended to at least 1am, he said.
The association discussed the…
