Alcohol Control Act B.E. 2551 (2008)
BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ, REX.
Given on the 6th Day of February B.E. 2551;
Being the 63rd Year of the Present Reign
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is graciously pleased to proclaim that: Whereas it is expedient to have a law on control of alcoholic beverage
This Act contains certain provisions in relation to the restriction of the right and liberty of person, in respect of which 29 in conjunction with 41, 43 and 45 of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Thailand, so permit by virtue of the law. Be it, therefore, enacted by the King, with the advice and consent of the National Assembly as follows;
Section 1. This Act is called the “Alcohol Control Act B.E. 2551”
Section 2. This Act shall come into force as from the day following the date of its publication in the Government Gazette.
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Section 3. In this Act;
“Alcohol” means liquor in accordance with Law on Liquor and Spirit. In this regards, it shall not include drugs, psychotropic substances, and narcotics provided by the applicable laws;
“Alcoholic” means a person who drinks alcoholic beverage, causes physiological or mental effect in a significant manner such as requiring the continual increase of quantity, ;and causing symptoms of alcoholism when deprived of alcohol drinking; “Sell” includes distribute, trade, exchange or give for commercial purpose; “Advertise” means an act undertaken by any means to allow the public to see, hear or know the statement for commercial purpose. It shall also include marketing communication;
