Since 2009 “No Alcohol Days” are enforced on four major religious holidays, namely Makha Bucha Day, Visakha Bucha Day, Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day.
The ban will not, however, apply to hotels registered under the Hotel Act.
The Health Ministry is coordinating with health offices nationwide to closely monitor establishments and entertainment venues in their provinces. Violators of the ban will face a jail term of up to six months, or a fine of up to B10,000, or both.