Weerawit Kurasombat, head of the Patong Entertainment Business Association operators, revealed that a letter will be sent to the Interior Ministry requesting the extension of business hours to 4am.
The meeting was attended by Kathu District Administrative Officer, Pattanapong Nueklorng, as well as Patong business operators.
“After long discussions, the majority of business operators all voted towards changing the closing time to 4am to give tourists maximum satisfaction,” he said.
“Tourists wanted to party until late and most were not satisfied when nightlight venues were closing early. We think that by changing the closing time to 4am will be the best option for both partygoers and business operators.”
“We will have all business operators sign the petition before we can send it to the Ministry of Interior for consideration, and it is up to the Ministry to then decide whether or not to grant it,” said Weerawit.