The National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation department has announced that anyone bringing alcohol beverages to a national park or consuming alcohol in a park will be fined up to THB 1,000 and/or jailed for up to a month.
The ban on alcohol becomes effective shortly before the Christmas and New Year season, when the number of tourists peaks. The initiative is supported by organizations including the Thai Health Promotion Foundation and the Accident Prevention Network.
A nationwide campaign will be rolled out to raise awareness of the ban.