Facts and Figures on Alcohol in Thailand 2022–2025: Amidst the Evolution of Alcohol Control Policies provides a comprehensive overview of alcohol-related situations in Thailand during 2022–2025, a period marked by significant changes in alcohol policies, legislation, economic conditions, and social contexts. The book compiles and analyzes the latest evidence to support informed policy discussions and public health decision-making.
Editors
Prof. Dr. Sawitri Assanangkornchai
Assoc. Dr. Prof. Polathep Vichitkunakorn
Chadaboon Jiaratanakrit
Objectives
The book was developed to compile, analyze, and present up-to-date information on alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harms, market dynamics, social discourse, and policy developments in Thailand. It aims to serve as a key reference for researchers, policymakers, government agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm through evidence-based policies and interventions.
Contents
The publication is organized into six main chapters:
Alcohol Consumption Patterns: Current Situation and Trends
Per capita alcohol consumption
Prevalence of alcohol use
Youth drinking behaviors
Unrecorded alcohol consumption
Impacts of Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol use disorders
Hospital admissions
Alcohol-attributable diseases and deaths
Harm to others from drinking
Alcohol Industry and Market Trends
Global and Thai alcohol markets
Industry developments
Online alcohol marketing
Adaptation strategies of major and small-scale producers
Dynamics of Alcohol Policy in Thailand
Policy developments during 2022–2025
New alcohol-related laws and regulations
Effects of Alcohol Control Policies
Policy effectiveness
Economic, health, and social impacts
Excise tax reforms
Regulatory changes related to alcohol sales and production
Public Opinions and Alcohol Literacy in Thailand
Public attitudes toward alcohol policies
Knowledge and awareness of alcohol-related harms
Social discourse surrounding alcohol control policies
This book serves as an important evidence-based resource for understanding the evolving alcohol landscape in Thailand and the challenges of balancing economic interests with public health priorities.