Thailand's PM considers ending afternoon alcohol ban to boost tourism and economy.

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is considering ending the 52-year-old afternoon booze ban in an effort to support the struggling tourism industry and revive the nation's economy. The proposal to lift the ban on alcohol sales from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. came from restaurant operators struggling with rising costs and weak consumer spending. The government aims to promote tourism and boost the income of restaurant operators.