The Impact of Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws in Hotel Business
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To regulate the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages, address alcohol-related issues, and mitigate the potential damage resulting from excessive and inappropriate usage, governments have implemented and enforced laws and regulations over the course of decades. Currently, a range of legislation exists to govern and control the sale of alcoholic beverages. These include: (i) the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E. 2551 (“Alcoholic Beverage Control Act”); (ii) the Excise Act B.E. 2560 (“Excise Act”); and (iii) the Mandate of the National Council for Peace and Order No. 22/2558, which encompasses measures to prevent and address problems associated with automobile and motorcycle racing, as well as the control of entertainment spots or similar venues (“NCPO No.22/2558”).
These laws and regulations oversee different facets of alcohol consumption: (i) addresses excise tax on alcohol and liquor license procedures; (ii) designates alcohol-free zones; (iii) regulates entertainment venues; and (iv) governs alcohol sales, drinking age, and advertising. This research has identified a notable loophole affecting hotels' ability to offer alcohol services.
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