Booze crackdown
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From now on, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administra-tion (BMA) will strictly monitor the sale, consumption and advertising of alcoholic beverages at public parks and government offices.
BMA deputy clerk Pirapong Saicheua and Public Health Ministry deputy permanent secretary Dr Narong Sahamethapat signed a memorandum of understanding yesterday banning alcohol in public parks and state offices as per the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2008. Those found advertising alcoholic drinks can face up to a year in jail and/or a Bt500,000 fine in addition to a daily fine of Bt50,000 from the day the violation was discovered, while those caught selling or drinking alcohol in the prohibited zones will face up to six months in jail and/or a Bt10,000 fine, he said. Meanwhile, those with permits could still face a two-year jail term and/or a Bt4,000 fine for selling booze during prohibited times or a one-year jail term and/or a Bt20,000 fine for selling alcohol to those under 20.
