Can I Buy Alcohol in Thailand Right Now?

YES

Within allowed sale hours and no holiday restrictions today. The 2–5 PM ban is currently suspended.

Thailand time: 20:27 — 13 Apr 2569

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Daily Alcohol Sale Hours

2 PM – 5 PM ban currently suspended. On 3 December 2025 the Thai government lifted the long-standing afternoon alcohol sales ban on a 180-day trial to boost tourism (Royal Gazette, 2 Dec 2025). The trial runs until approximately 1 June 2026, after which the government will decide whether to make the change permanent, extend, or revert. During the trial, only the midnight–11 AM restriction applies.

00:00 – 11:00

11:00 – 00:00

During the current trial period, alcohol sales are restricted only from midnight to 11:00 AM. Sales are permitted from 11:00 AM through to midnight.

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

See all no-alcohol days for 2026

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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.