Alcohol

New Strict Alcohol Sales Laws in Thailand Effective November 2025

Posted by Dr. Paul Crosio on 10 September, 2025 | Featured

Thailand’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2025, effective 8 November, 2025, bans retail alcohol sales from midnight to 11:00 AM, tightens advertising rules, and increases penalties up to 500,000 Baht. It also closes advertising loopholes such as clothing / soda. Hotels may sell 24/7, and low-alcohol drinks are exempt. … Read More

Tags: Alcohol, Alcohol Marketing Ban, Alcohol Penalties Thailand, Alcoholic Beverage Regulations, Law, Thai Law, Thailand

Comprehensive Guide to Registering a Company to Import Wine and Spirits into Thailand: Laws, Requirements, and Sales Permissions

Posted by Dr. Paul Crosio, Diego Sala - Siam Trade Development on 22 July, 2025 | Featured

Thailand’s alcoholic beverage market offers significant business potential, but entering it requires careful compliance with a strict regulatory framework. The key authorities involved are the Excise Department, Customs Department, and the Revenue Department — each playing a distinct role in the approval, taxation, and … Read More

Tags: Alcohol, business, excise, Law, regulatory, Thailand