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Alcohol Rules

The afternoon beer ban is gone. Since 29 May 2026 shops sell from 11 a.m. to midnight. Here's what still gets you a "sorry, no".

Checked 18 October 20262 min read
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  1. Shop hours

    11 a.m. to midnight.

    The old 2 to 5 p.m. dead zone is history. After midnight, the shop won't sell you that beer.

    Stock up before 11:59

  2. Bars & clubs

    The licence decides last call.

    Hotels and licensed venues can keep other hours. That's why one bar shuts while the club next door rolls on.

    Ask the bartender, not google

  3. Dry days

    Check the calendar first.

    Election days and major Buddhist holidays can mean no alcohol sales at all. Yes, on your birthday too.

    A dry day is not a local joke

  4. No-drink zones

    Not everywhere is a bar.

    No buying or drinking at temples, government offices, petrol stations, public parks or transport areas.

    The temple is not the pre-party

  5. Age 20

    Twenty, with ID.

    Bars, clubs and shops can card you. A passport works as proof of age. Carry ID, even if you look 40.

    Copy in the phone, ID in the pocket

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Slide 1: The afternoon beer ban is gone. Since 29 May 2026 shops sell from 11 a.m. to midnight. Here's what still gets you a "sorry, no".Slide 2: 11 a.m. to midnight. The old 2 to 5 p.m. dead zone is history. After midnight, the shop won't sell you that beer.Slide 3: The licence decides last call. Hotels and licensed venues can keep other hours. That's why one bar shuts while the club next door rolls on.Slide 4: Check the calendar first. Election days and major Buddhist holidays can mean no alcohol sales at all. Yes, on your birthday too.Slide 5: Not everywhere is a bar. No buying or drinking at temples, government offices, petrol stations, public parks or transport areas.Slide 6: Twenty, with ID. Bars, clubs and shops can card you. A passport works as proof of age. Carry ID, even if you look 40.Slide 7: 11 to midnight. Venues vary. Check for dry days. No temples, parks or petrol stations. Age 20 with ID. Then cheers.

Sources

Checked 18 October 2026. Rules and venue policies change; check current requirements before you travel. General information, not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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