Legal Measure and Enforcement of the Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E.2551 : A Case Study in Amphermuang Chiang Mai

Abstract

Measurement and Enforcement of the Alcohol Beverage Control Act B.E. 2551 in the Amphermuang Chiang Mai have been encountered obstacles.They include : 1) law enforcement and its discontinuity ; 2) lack of guideline or manual for conducting cases ; 3) poor coordinating and following up of the officials ; 4) misunderstanding and misinterpretation of law by law enforcement officials on article 32 which cannot meet aim of this law ; 5) there is a lack of incentive for officers to deal with cases and curb bribery; and 6) Wrong attitudes and values toward alcohol drinking habits which associated with the Thai tradition and cultural practice causing an increasing of new drinking habits, particularly among young children. This study provides findings and recommendations addressing the issues.