Alcohol Beverage License (Thailand)
We assist businesses in Thailand with alcohol license applications (retail, wholesale, import, or manufacturing), including document preparation, premises readiness guidance, and coordination for local inspections and approvals.
Who is it for / Suitable for
Businesses intending to sell, serve, import, or manufacture alcoholic beverages in Thailand.
Restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels, nightclubs, and entertainment venues.
Retail shops (e.g., convenience stores, supermarkets).
Wholesalers, importers, and manufacturers of alcoholic beverages.
Key Requirements
A legally registered Thai company or sole proprietor.
Business objectives must include sale or distribution of alcoholic beverages.
Approved business premises meeting local zoning and safety requirements.
Compliance with Alcohol Control Act and related regulations.
Alcohol sales permitted only within legally approved hours.
Separate licenses required for retail, wholesale, import, or manufacturing activities.
Clients need to provide the following information / documents
Document Name
Notarized
Company Affidavit / Commercial Registration
Latest version
No
Director’s passport/ID
Authorized signatory
No
Business location lease/title deed
Proof of premises
No
Map and photos of business premises
Required for inspection
No
Building use permit / occupancy certificate
Confirms legal use
No
Fire safety certificate (if applicable)
Required for certain venues
No
Power of Attorney (if agent applies)
Director signs
Yes (if director overseas)
Previous alcohol license (renewals only)
For renewals
No
Average Processing Time
7–15 business days, subject to local authority inspection and completeness of documents.
What you would get when the application is complete
Alcohol Sales License (Retail / Wholesale / Import / Manufacturing)
Official License Number issued by the local authority
Authorization to legally sell or distribute alcohol within permitted scope and hours
On-going Compliance Requirements
To keep your alcohol license valid:
Annual license renewal
Compliance with legal alcohol sales hours and advertising restrictions
Display license at business premises
Maintain public order and comply with inspections
Immediate notification of business changes (address, owner, business type)
Government Agencies Involved
Government agencies involved / overseeing this application:
Excise Department
Main authority issuing alcohol licenses and collecting excise tax.
Local District Office / Municipality
Conducts premises inspection and local approval.
Ministry of Finance
Oversees excise regulation framework.
Royal Thai Police / Local Administrative Office
Enforcement of alcohol control laws.
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