Alcohol sales banned on roads, pedestrian areas and bus terminals

BANGKOK, 15 February 2015 (NNT) – The Prime Minister’s Office has issued a ban on alcoholic beverage sales on the roads and pedestrian areas. The ban also covers sales and consumption of alcoholic beverages at bus terminals.

Director-General of the Department of land Transport Thiraphong Rodprasert said the ban was imposed since drunk-driving was the main cause of road accidents. Those who violated the ban were subject to imprisonment of up to six months and/or 10,000 baht fine, he said.

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