People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
Alcohol sales in Thailand have been banned at most retail outlets and supermarkets between the hours of 2pm and 5pm since 1972, but changes to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act that took effect on Saturday now mean individuals can be fined 10,000 baht or more for drinking or being served alcoholic beverages during prohibited times or in prohibited places.
