On 13 Feb 2009, Bangkok Post reported that Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai said that alcohol sales are to be banned on Songkran Holidays from the 13th to the 15th of April this year. Also, the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control Director Samarn Futrakul said that the office has unofficially decided that alcohol sales, only to Thai consumers, would be banned during Songkran.
I understand that most of the crimes during Songkran are caused by drunk people; however, in my opinion, it’s not an effective way for preventing crime. Even if they ban selling alcohol to Thais, foreigners can buy alcohol. It means there are still chances for people who want to celebrate Songkran with drinking. Moreover, Thais’ eagerness for enjoyment is stronger than foreigners’ because Songkran is Thai culture. If I were Thai, I would store much amount of alcohol to drink and excite Songkran with friends.
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Bangkok Post 13 Feb,2009
Tuesday 17 March 2009
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