Oct 25, 2023
Phuket to Enforce 24-Hour Alcohol Ban for Buddhist Holiday
Phuket, a popular tourist destination in Thailand, will implement a 24-hour ban on alcohol sales starting from midnight on Saturday in observance of the Buddhist religious holiday, Wan Org Pansa. The ban is part of a legal mandate that prohibits alcohol sales on five significant religious days in the Thai Buddhist calendar. Offenders risk facing severe penalties including imprisonment and fines.