NUMBER OF THE DAY
That’s how much tourists in Thailand could now be fined for drinking alcohol in the afternoon.
🇹🇭 Background: Thailand has introduced fines of up to 10,000 baht for anyone caught drinking or serving alcohol between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. The rule, in place since 1972 and rooted in Buddhist values, is now being strictly enforced for the first time.
🍺 Beer-Bashing: Tourists and restaurants are confused, as even finishing a drink after 2 p.m. counts as a violation. Small businesses fear sharp revenue losses from the stricter controls.
Watch: The new law underscores how religious tradition and state regulation often go hand in hand in Thailand.
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