The new regulations state that Alcohol beverages can now only be sold from 11.00am – 2.00pm and from 5.00pm – 12.00pm every day.
The only exception to the new regulations is international airport terminals, meaning that while entertainment venues which in the past were allowed to sell alcohol from 9.00 pm – 2.00 am, can only do so up to midnight. If this is the case, it will have a huge effect on Patong, Kata etc.
When asked about the new regulations today (January 25), head of the Entertainment Association of Patong, Weerawit Kuresombut, said, “Nothing has changed or been adapted according to the new regulation.
“We spoke to Patong Police today, and they said we have to wait for a provincial order.
“This issue is sensitive. But the police are happy to help follow the regulations,” he said.
The police reaffirmed to The Phuket News that they are awaiting the provincial order.