rooster59 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 General public CAN post pictures of alcohol - but celebs should watch their step! A leading alcohol control doctor has stepped into the row about posting pictures of booze in Thailand being against the law. Some have called for the scrapping of Article 32 that aims to prevent advertising of the demon drink. Claims have been made that private individuals can be fined 50,000 baht for posting a picture of wine or beer on platforms like Facebook. One beer site said it had happened to them earlier in the week. Now Dr Nippon Chinanonwech has defended the law saying it is there to stop large firms advertising and promoting liquor through things like pictures, words and logos. Ordinary people can post pictures of what they like so long as they are not actively promoting drinking. However, that does not necessarily apply to celebrities such as net idols who have a large following. Their actions as influencers are under close scrutiny and they would be advised not to post pictures of alcohol lest they face prosecution. The law states that fines of up to 500,000 baht can be levied - the top end would relate to illegal advertising by beer, spirit and wine companies. Large firms get round this by using their highly recognisable logos for the promotion of other drinks such as soda and plain water, notes Thaivisa. Source: Sanook -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-06-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 Just now, rooster59 said: Ordinary people can post pictures of what they like so long as they are not actively promoting drinking. Cheers! 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaxdan Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Ordinary people can post pictures of what they like so long as they are not actively promoting drinking. So, only pictures of unopened bottles then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, rooster59 said: However, that does not necessarily apply to celebrities such as net idols who have a large following. Wow. Thanks for the warning. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 9 minutes ago, Dmaxdan said: So, only pictures of unopened bottles then? stop confusing the issue lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geovalin Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 The choice of the picture by OP is absolutely amazing. ???? Cheers ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 32 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Ordinary people can post pictures of what they like so long as they are not actively promoting drinking. Yeah I don't trust this news one little bit. Definition of actively promoting drinking? Just holding an open beer or having drink in hand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 But I am a celeb, do you know who my father is.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 3 hours ago, BritManToo said: Cheers! Ah, I see you're quite sneakily promoting a certain carbonated soft drink brand. That should be fine. No devilish alcohol in it, only loads of demonic sugar. ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkidlad Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, rooster59 said: Ordinary people can post pictures of what they like so long as they are not actively promoting drinking. I’m yet to ever see an ordinary person post a picture of their alcoholic beverage with a caption like, “alcohol is bad for you”. It’s always along the lines of, “ah, relaxing with a beer”, etc. The idea that having a drink helps you relax. As with most laws in Thailand, this is vague and would more than likely lead to a fine once police pushed for it, because we can’t have them losing face or have people exposing how stupid the law is. Anywho, cheers for the legal advice anyway, doctor. Edited June 13, 2020 by rkidlad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: However, that does not necessarily apply to celebrities such as net idols who have a large following. But virtually everyone in Thailand can claim to be a 'net idol' with a large following. How do we know who is a genuine celebrity and who is just pretend celebrity? This presents a problem. Hopefully the good Doctor will be along again soon...to further enlighten the public with his sensible and well-informed guidance. Edited June 13, 2020 by Hayduke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, NCC1701A said: Wow. Thanks for the warning. Naaahh!!! Net idols not T.V. keyboard tappers!!!???????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyril sneer Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 never been a fan of tinned tuna with my beer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Photos of sick patients using their medical marijuana medicine are allowed or? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted June 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 13, 2020 Shes not a celeb ok right? and its promoting the virus responsibly. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 I guess this is why a big beer maker pays a B50K stipend to the police chief....to save any prosecutions.....the place is laughable sometimes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 14 hours ago, cyril sneer said: never been a fan of tinned tuna with my beer I succumbed to an anchovy sandwich and beer a few times.. not a bad combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sead Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 Rules open for individual interpretation as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaoleBoy Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 13 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: I guess this is why a big beer maker pays a B50K stipend to the police chief....to save any prosecutions.....the place is laughable sometimes! And the big beer companies hold such a monopoly that small Thai Craft Brewers must go outside the country to brew Thai beer. Help the economy and allow Thai Craft Breweries to exist! They employ Thai people and show entrepreneurial spirit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 13 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: the place is laughable sometimes! sometimes?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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