Dates when no alcohol sold in Hua Hin

[joelle]

Villa Market also sells alcohol despite the ban

[Martinoo]

Started June 2025

Alcohol Sales on Buddhist Holidays and During Elections:

The general ban on alcohol sales during significant Buddhist holidays (e.g., Makha Bucha, Visakha Bucha, Asanha Bucha, Buddhist Lent start and end) remains in effect.

However, the following venues are exempt from this ban on Buddhist holidays:
-International airport terminals (outbound flights).
-Licensed entertainment venues (restaurants, pubs, etc.).
-Tourist attractions in designated zones.
-Legally registered hotels
-Venues hosting major national or international events.

Alcohol sales remain banned during elections (from 6:00 PM the day before until 6:00 PM on election day).

[Big Boy]

-Licensed entertainment venues (restaurants, pubs, etc.).

Can anybody actually define a licensed entertainment venue? It sounds very broad based.

[Martinoo]

Commercially registered, according both commercial code and entertainment act.
So they have to have the permits, shown in their location, and pay taxes...

[Big Boy]

Does that mean most Hua Hin establishments are not registered, don't have permits nor pay taxes?

[Martinoo]

That, or they are not aware of the new legislation, June 25 is pretty recent. Or they already gave their staff a day off and plans were made as. It is an official Tamboon occasion, or they just follow a bhuddist calendar..

[Big Boy]

A day off sounds good to me

[fft100]

Bit annoying. Just got back into HH at 6pm after a couple of weeks in Europe. Was planning on going out with the wife. But that has been hit on the head. And also tomorrow !?!

And sitting on the doorstep of a local shop doesn't really do it for us :-)

Plane into BKK was 100% full. Lot of tourists. Many might not be so happy to find nightlife is out for 2 nights.

[buksida]

It is very anal for a country that thrives on tourism, but then TIT, as mentioned above its all about control, keeping the peasants in their place, and reminding them who is boss (not all Thais are Buddhist.)

Very easy to plan for if you live here and know the dates, but very annoying if you've spent thousands on a short holiday here.

[Suua]

Bit annoying. Just got back into HH at 6pm after a couple of weeks in Europe. Was planning on going out with the wife. But that has been hit on the head. And also tomorrow !?!

And sitting on the doorstep of a local shop doesn't really do it for us :-)

Plane into BKK was 100% full. Lot of tourists. Many might not be so happy to find nightlife is out for 2 nights.

I simply fill a small flask with wine and take that with me.
No problem.

[Martinoo]

Tourist are able to get their drinks according the new law, in registered bars, on the beach and in hotels and restaurants...
I do not see the issue for tourists... Locals know what is coming and stock up at home or buy from the mama/papa shops...
Barflys could have an issue.....

[berlinmichael]

I'm hearing today (Saturday) is the third Budha day in a row with no alcohol sales! Can anyone confirm this please?

[404cameljockey]

I'm hearing today (Saturday) is the third Budha day in a row with no alcohol sales! Can anyone confirm this please?

I don't think today should be no alcohol. That's what my Thai lady says. It's a two day religious holiday, Thursday and Friday. But I haven't checked this myself.

Also your alcohol in a coffee cup and mom and pop shop sales still remain unaffected by all events ....

[Martinoo]

Yes, 2 days THU and FRI

[STEVE G]

I'm hearing today (Saturday) is the third Budha day in a row with no alcohol sales! Can anyone confirm this please?

That was just a bad dream you had!
I've just been in Lotus and all is back to normal.