Thai PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban
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Thai PM orders review of 2-5pm alcohol sale ban

Impact on tourism acknowledged, sales ban on holy days could also be reviewed

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Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks to reporters after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (Photo: Royal Thai Government)
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speaks to reporters after the cabinet meeting on Tuesday. (Photo: Royal Thai Government)

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a review of the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages from 2pm to 5pm following calls by business groups for eased regulations to support tourism.

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