Thailand at forefront of curbing alcohol consumption in Asia-Pacific
Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, China and some states of India have also introduced policies over the past few years to sap demand
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THAILAND will ban alcohol sales near universities and technical colleges, putting the nation at the forefront of efforts in Asia to curb consumption.
Under amendments to the Alcohol Control Act endorsed by the government on Wednesday and to be implemented nationwide late next month, bars, clubs and retailers will be prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages within a 300-metre radius of colleges. The measures are aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle and tackling alcohol-related problems, including underage sex, the Ministry of Public Health said.
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