Thailand has lifted its 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales, scrapping the long-standing 2pm–5pm blackout in a major policy reversal aimed at boosting tourism and easing decades of confusion for retailers and travellers. Read More
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Wine imports in Thailand surged in the first half of 2025, with eight of the country’s top ten suppliers registering gains — including two that saw explosive triple-digit growth. Read More
One year after Thailand scrapped its steep import duties on wine, consumption—particularly of premium labels—has soared. But a new study warns the policy may be costing the country far more than it gains. Read More
King Power, Thailand’s duty-free monopoly at five major airports, is seeking to terminate its long-term concession contracts early, saying a collapse in Chinese tourism and the government’s scrapping of wine import duties have severely undercut sales and made its business unsustainable. Read More
Thailand, Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, is considering lifting its long-standing daytime alcohol sales ban in a bid to stimulate tourism and boost beverage industry revenue. Read More
A Chinese wine fraudster, wanted for a major scam RMB 2 million (US$275,000), was captured in Bangkok, Thailand. The suspect, a 42-year-old man identified only as Ming, was arrested for overstaying his visa and working illegally after fleeing from China to escape charges. Read More
Buying wines in Thailand is gonna get much cheaper, with the country set to abolish import tarifffs completely and slash excise tax. Read More
Thailand is banning alcohol sales nationwide ahead of its general election on May 14, denting the country’s US$23 billion drinks industry. Read More
Thailand’s capital city Bangkok has issued an alcohol ban in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19, prompting local residents to stock up on … Read More