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12/03/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/04/2025 09:28

Thailand: Alcohol Beverage Control Act 2025 Situation Report

Thailand published the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025), in the Royal Gazette on September 9, 2025. The amendment to this Act strengthens restrictions on marketing, advertising, and sales of alcoholic beverages and takes effect 60 days after publication - November 8, 2025. This amended Act replaces the 2008 framework by expanding definitions, introducing strict penalties, and addressing loopholes to modern marketing and digital media. Since publication, the government has entertained discussions on adjusting consumption hour prohibitions as detailed in this report.
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