Answered3 years ago
Does my Thai girlfriend need a drinks license to sell beer at her cafe in Korat?
This a question in “everything else” catagory. My Thai girlfriend (of 2 yrs) has a small thai food cafe in Korat. does she need to have a drink’s license to sell beer (just beer) she cut only offers water and some soda drinks. customers have ask for a beer occasionally. Her brother out in the sticks has a restaurant and says she doesn’t because it’s low volume and served with food, as it’s not a Bar as such?
Answer summary
The consensus is that your girlfriend does require a license to sell beer at her cafe in Korat, regardless of the volume sold or the fact that she also serves food. Although enforcement may vary by location, it is advisable to comply with the regulations and obtain the necessary alcohol license, which can typically be acquired from the local government office for a small fee.
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Steve *******
License or not cannot legally sell if near a school or temple
Erik ******
Which seems odd, as my local convenience store in the village directly across the road from a temple sells beer, rum, whiskey and vodka. 🤷♂️
Vincent ********
Yes you need a license for food, a license for alcohol ( beer included ) and a license for smoking if you allowed that the customers smoke on your terrasse our outside places
Mar *****
OPThanks everyone…. Now I’ve got the answers and yes she does… found the local office and will go tomorrow. 👍🏻🤪
Manfred ********
Generally the law say you need a licence to sell any alcohol. Sometimes the police in the villages close the eyes if you sell a little bit. I think this is what her brother means. I would go for the correct way and get that licence. Its not expensive.
Stevan ***********
My wife has small restaurant sell Thai food she was told she needed a license which was done on line and received within 2 days just to sell beer and whiskey
Ronny **********
@Stevan **********
On line ? Must be something new.Stevan ***********
@Ronny *********
I don’t know but a Thai did it and it did not take long
Paul *************
It’s cheap and easy to get from the local government office.
I think it was
I think it was
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baht for ours a few months ago.
Paul ***********
Was told it was only 500 baht for license
Declan **********
Doesn't matter if she is selling 1 bottle a year or 100 bottles a day, selling alcohol requires a license regardless of the amount sold.
Chris ****
Alcohol have been taxed for 2,000 years. The grape is profitable.
Jonathan *******
Yes she does require a licence to sell alcohol, no matter the volume
Andrew ***********
100% yes licence for everything in Thailand lol
Ronny **********
@Andrew **********
Bath Bath🫰🫴🤝👍Andrew ***********
@Ronny *********
yea it's Baht Baht haha for everything not sure about the bath hahaRonny **********
@Andrew **********
Nothing is sure in amazing Thailand, exept Bath 😂
Maple *********
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Duncan *******
Yes, a license is legally required, irrespective of whether food is sold or not. Whether it's always enforced is another matter. Check requirements with the local District office.
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Michael ********
Yes she does there is a license for just beer and a license for all alcohol
Ronny **********
@Michael *******
weed too 😃
Andy *********
@Frank *********
There's always oneMar *****
OP@Frank *********
To be honest she’s a bit thick 🤦🏻♂️😂😂😂😜Steve *******
@Mar ****
lol there's nothing like honesty
John **********
@Mar ****
I just read this and you just made my day 😁 LOL
Rick ********
@Mar ****
All Thais are ‘a bit thick’ ☠️Frank **********
@Mar ****
okay, I was just curious. Sorry I was so rude.Mar *****
OP@Frank *********
don’t worry about it 👍🏻🤪Activity
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