Monks ask Thai government to ban alcohol sale on Buddhist days

On Thursday, June 18, 2009, the network of Thai monk developers urged the government to implement the law of prohibiting the sale of alcohol beverages on major religious holidays, starting from the July 7 Asanha Puja Day.

Thirty representatives of 14 monk developer organizations and the Alcohol Industry Watch Network in Bangkok submitted to Public Health Minister Witthaya Kaewparadai a request for Thai government to push forwards the ban of alcohol sales on the Makha Puja, Visakha Puja, and Asanha Puja days as well as the Buddhist Lent Day (Khao Phunsa).

The group also asked the ministry to spearhead a campaign to promote public's recognition of the National No Alcohol Day.

Source: The Nation