If you want to increase your restaurant's sales by selling alcoholic beverages, how do you apply for a license?

For any restaurants that want to provide alcoholic beverages in their premises. The first thing to understand or learn is the related laws. Because not every shop can sell alcoholic beverages. If you make a mistake, you may be closed down, not only that, but you will also be fined, prosecuted, wasted time, and investment. Because it is called the law, you cannot claim ignorance. Let's follow up and see if our shop can sell alcoholic beverages or not. If you can, how do you do it correctly?

The laws that need to be studied regarding alcoholic beverages. The laws that need to be studied are:

Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E. 2551 This is considered the main law that stipulates prohibitions, penalties and various related measures. One agency that came from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2008 and has a role in issuing prohibitions or various permissions regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages is: “National Alcoholic Beverage Policy Committee” And there is another sub-agency that plays an important role in alcohol control policy, which is “Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee” These are the two main agencies that came from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Know the names of these two agencies so that in the future, when you hear or receive news from the media about a meeting of one of these agencies, read or listen carefully because it will have a direct effect on the sale of alcoholic beverages in your store.

The first thing you should know is whether our store is located in a restricted area. Now, if we want to sell alcoholic beverages in our shop, the first thing we need to know is whether our shop is located in a prohibited area or not!

Sections 27 and 31 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E. 2551 prohibit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages in the following places or areas: (1) Temples or places for religious ceremonies, unless the consumption is part of the religious ceremony; (2) State public health service establishments, hospitals under the Hospital Act, and pharmacies under the Drug Act, except in cases where the consumption may be in areas designated as private residences; (3) Government offices, except in cases where the sale may be in areas designated as shops or clubs; and in cases where the consumption may be in areas designated as private residences, clubs, or at traditional banquets.

(4) Educational institutions under the National Education Act, except in cases where drinking is allowed in an area designated as a private residence, club, or traditional banquet, or educational institutions that teach how to mix alcoholic beverages and are permitted under the National Education Act. (5) Fuel stations under the Fuel Control Act, or shops in the area of ​​fuel stations. (6) Government public parks provided for the general public’s relaxation. (7) Sales are prohibited in the premises or areas of dormitories under the Dormitory Act. (8) Other places announced by the Minister with the approval of the Committee. The issue probably isn’t about the prohibited areas themselves, because no one would open a shop in an area where sales are prohibited by law. But what many people aren’t sure about is, if the shop is located near a prohibited area, how far away must sales be before it is allowed , especially near an educational institution? The safe distance is 300 meters around the area where sales are prohibited by law.

In the case that the shop has not yet registered for business registration And if it has been checked that the shop is in a safe area, the next thing to do is, in the case that the shop is still

Not registered as a commercial entity? Must apply for commercial registration for a food and beverage store at the district office or sub-district office where the store is located. However, if the store is already established as a juristic person, this step can be skipped. The reason for having to register as a commercial entity is because selling alcoholic beverages is considered a type of commercial business that individual stores cannot conduct. Once the commercial registration process has been completed, the next step is to apply for a permit to sell alcoholic beverages in accordance with the law. The agencies responsible for supervision and issuing licenses are: In Bangkok, you can apply for a license from the Excise Department. In other provinces, you can apply for a license from the provincial excise office or apply for a license online on the Excise Department website.

Documents required to apply for a liquor sales license ✔️Application form for permission to sell alcoholic beverages, Form Sor Por. 1

Download Form http://bit.ly/2VupV7p ✔️Copy of house registration and ID card of the applicant ✔️Consent letter of the owner of the place, consenting to use the place as a place to sell alcoholic beverages with a copy of the house registration and ID card of the owner of the place ✔️In the case of a rented place, attach a lease agreement for the place with a copy of the house registration of the rented place ✔️Map of the location of the food and alcohol shop for the officer to check the zoning ✔️Power of attorney with a copy of the ID card of the attorney When the application is submitted, the officer will take time to consider the documents and check the zoning. If everything is correct according to the regulations , a license will be issued for 1 year. Operators must apply for a license renewal every year.

Let's take a look at the penalties for violators who do not comply with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2008 and the Liquor Act of 1950. What will happen if they open for sale without permission or open for sale in a way that is different from what is permitted by law? Let's just look at the important ones. 1. Selling, exchanging or giving alcohol or cigarettes to children under 18 years of age, except for medical purposes. - Imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or a fine not exceeding 30,000 baht, Child Protection Act 2003, Section 26(10), Ministry of Social Development and Human Security - Revocation of license, Ministry of Finance Regulations 2005, Excise Department 2. Selling alcohol outside of the specified times (selling from 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-24:00) - Fine 50 baht - Suspension or revocation of liquor sales license for 5 years Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 20, 46 Excise Department - Imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding 4,000 baht Revolutionary Council Announcement No. 253 B.E. 2515 Royal Thai Police 3. Selling liquor in places adjacent to or adjacent to the following places: - In educational institutions - Religious places (temples) - Gas stations - License revocation - No license, adjusted according to the type of liquor sold, Ministry of Finance Regulations 2005, Excise Department 4. Do not display the liquor sales license openly at the sales location. -Adjusted 2,000 baht, Ministry of Finance Regulations 2005, Excise Department 5. Making changes to the liquor (e.g. mixing in herbal liquor or other substances) - Wholesalers, fine 2,000 baht - Retailers, fine 500 baht Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Sections 22,23,36,38 Excise Department 6. Storing liquor in a place other than the place for which permission has been requested. - Fine of 500 baht (only for wholesalers) Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 21, 38 Excise Department 7. Selling liquor that does not comply with the type of license issued by the officer. - Fine 200 baht, Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Section 40 bis, Excise Department

8. Selling or displaying liquor for sale without a liquor sales license. - All types of Thai liquor, fine 500 baht - Foreign liquor, fine 2,000 baht Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Section 17, 40 Excise Department 9. Illegally producing all types of liquor (distilled liquor, fermented liquor, fermented liquor, etc.) -Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months -Fine not exceeding 5,000 baht Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 5, 30 Excise Department 10. Selling illegally produced liquor according to Section 9. - Fine not exceeding 5,000 baht, Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Section 31, Excise Department 11. Transporting or moving untaxed preserved liquor and distilled liquor. -Imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, fine not exceeding 20,000 baht, Liquor Act B.E. 2493, Section 34, Excise Department 12. Transport or move any type of liquor from 10 liters or more. Without a permit to transport liquor -Adjusted at 10 baht per liter according to the amount of liquor transported or moved. Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 14, 38 bis Excise Department 13. Selling or having for sale tax-evading local liquor. - Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months - Fine 4 times the amount of liquor tax (according to the amount of liquor seized) Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 33 Excise Department 14. Selling or having for sale foreign liquor to avoid taxes. - Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months - Fine 4 times the amount of liquor tax (according to the amount, type/kind of liquor seized) Liquor Act B.E. 2493 Section 33 Excise Department

15. Sell, distribute, give away or hold any type of alcoholic beverage in the election area during 6:00 p.m. of the day before the election day until the end of the election day. -Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 10,000 baht, or both. Local Government Election Act B.E. 2545 Section 130 16. Selling alcohol or allowing an intoxicated person to behave disorderly or unconsciously to enter or remain in the service establishment during business hours. - Fine not exceeding 50,000 baht, Entertainment Establishments Act B.E. 2509, Section 16(2) (3), Section 27 - Ministry of Interior, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E. 2551, which is enforced, also stipulates additional control over sales locations. It's legal language that may not be easy to understand, but the most important thing to look at is the penalty. Therefore, if you want to sell alcoholic beverages, it is absolutely necessary to do so in accordance with all legal requirements. In addition to applying for a license to sell alcoholic beverages in a restaurant, you can read Know before you miss out! Get ready before alcohol sales in restaurants start here.