Ministry warns on liquor in New Year baskets, ads

Department store and supermarket owners have been told not to include liquor products in New Year gift baskets. Those violating the alcohol control law will face fines of up to Bt500,000 and imprisonment for one year, the Public Health Ministry warned yesterday.

Shop owners are also prohibited from prominently displaying, decorating and advertising liquor products in department stores and shops, said Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai.

"You will face a fine and imprisonment if the ministry finds you have put liquor products in gift baskets for sale during this New Year festivities," he warned business proprietors.

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