During a meeting of the board of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation on Sunday, Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the Ministry of Public Health opposes the proposal to extend pub operating hours from 2am to 4am, citing concerns for public welfare and safety.
However, he did acknowledge the Ministry may allow pubs in certain major tourist destinations to operate until 4am on a case-by-case basis to balance social and economic aspects without causing harm.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has advocated for extending pub operating hours in tourist destinations like Phuket and Pattaya to attract more tourists.
However, he did acknowledge the Ministry may allow pubs in certain major tourist destinations to operate until 4am on a case-by-case basis to balance social and economic aspects without causing harm.
The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has advocated for extending pub operating hours in tourist destinations like Phuket and Pattaya to attract more tourists.
Additionally, the minister reported a 20% decrease in road accidents during the 2023 New Year festival, attributed to the collaborative efforts of all concerned parties, including ThaiHealth's road safety campaign.
Anutin has instructed the Disease Control Department to work with the Royal Thai Police and Customs Department to enforce laws regarding e-cigarettes, and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation has been instructed to intensify efforts to educate the public, particularly young people, about the risks associated with e-cigarettes.
Despite claims that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, Anucha stated that they will never be legalized in Thailand.
Anutin has instructed the Disease Control Department to work with the Royal Thai Police and Customs Department to enforce laws regarding e-cigarettes, and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation has been instructed to intensify efforts to educate the public, particularly young people, about the risks associated with e-cigarettes.
Despite claims that e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes, Anucha stated that they will never be legalized in Thailand.
