October 31, 2008
Bangkok - Nearly 90% of Thai people did not back liquor selling on public and religious holidays, according to a poll.
Rajabhat Suan Dusit University surveyed 10,192 respondents nationwide during October 20-28.
88.45% agreed that alcoholic drinks mainly caused road accidents during holidays.
83.15% agreed alcoholic drinks should not be sold on religious holidays such as Visaka Bucha Day, Buddhist Lent Day, Asalaha Bucha Day, Maka Bucha Day and Wan Awk Pansa, the last day of Buddhist Lent period.
81.29% said a law banning liquor selling on religious days and important festivals should be enforced.
80.91% agreed that no alcoholic drinks should be sold during the New Year and Songkran Festival.
However, 22.49% thought alcoholic drinks selling should be allowed.
40.66% said alcoholic drinks should not be sold at hospitals, government offices, dormitories, petrol stations and public parks.
