Author: Tham Chuesathapanasiri
Year: 2007
Source: The 3rd National Alcohol Conference "Alcohol : No Ordinary Commodity", 21st-22nd November 2007, Richmond Hotel, Nonthaburi, Page 81.
Alcohols such as whisky or beer have “negative properties” that adversely affect the drinkers and the society as a whole. In addition, whisky is an economic commodity in which its production, distribution and consumption is controlled. At the same time, whisky and beer have been closely connected with the Thai culture for a long time, in particular during many traditional ceremonies or even during funerals, even though in practice its consumption is restricted in the Buddhist five precepts. The...