Alcohol sales ban in Thailand Sunday, October 13
A 24 hour alcohol sales ban is on for this Sunday, October 13. The day marks the end of Buddhist Lent and also coincides with the third anniversary of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s revered and long-serving monarch.
The ban will last from Midnight Saturday night until Midnight Sunday Night, a total of 24 hours. The ban is on all sales, which includes bars, nightclubs, restaurants, convenience stores, supermarkets, etc.
Then Monday, October 14, is a government holiday, so expect banks (except in shopping centres), public and government offices and many businesses to be closed on Monday.
Most alcohol based businesses will be closed during the 24 hour ban time, such as non sports bars, small bars and nightclubs. Restaurants and sports bars will be open for the most part, but alcohol will not be served during the 24 hour ban time.
Several ceremonies to commemorate His Majesty King Bhumibol are also scheduled to take place on the Sunday around the country.
