Can I Buy Alcohol in Thailand Right Now?
Outside allowed sale hours (midnight to 11:00 AM).
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Daily Alcohol Sale Hours
Thailand restricts alcohol sales during two daily windows: midnight to 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. These apply to shops, convenience stores, and supermarkets.
Restaurants and bars with proper licenses may serve alcohol during restricted hours. The midnight–11 AM restriction applies to retail outlets (convenience stores, supermarkets, grocery shops).
Buddhist Holidays with Alcohol Bans
- Makha Bucha Day (วันมาฆบูชา)
- Visakha Bucha Day (วันวิสาขบูชา)
- Asanha Bucha Day (วันอาสาฬหบูชา)
- Khao Phansa (วันเข้าพรรษา) — Start of Buddhist Lent
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What time can I buy alcohol in Thailand?
Alcohol can be purchased from shops and convenience stores during two windows: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM to midnight. Outside these hours, retail alcohol sales are prohibited.
Can I buy alcohol on Buddhist holidays in Thailand?
No. On major Buddhist holidays (Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asanha Bucha, and Khao Phansa), alcohol sales are banned all day at retail locations.
Can bars serve alcohol during restricted hours?
Licensed restaurants, bars, and hotels may serve alcohol during the daily restricted hours. The time restrictions primarily apply to retail sales at shops, supermarkets, and convenience stores.