Academics call on the Ministry of Public Health to take offense at "Mr. Ong", the first deputy president of the House of Commons, for showing pictures of drinking craft beer. He was found guilty of violating Section 32 of the Alcohol Control Act.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonyoo Khopornprasert Member of the Sub-Committee on Law Amendment or Subordinate The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act mentions the case of Mr. Padipat Santipada, the first vice-president of the House of Representatives, or Doctor Ong, showing a picture of himself drinking craft beer on Facebook despite a group of well-wishers warning him. It's illegal, but Dr. Ong insists on openness and freedom of expression. Including it's normal for people to have different ideas that The image clearly suggests an inducement to drink alcohol. This is an offense under Section 32 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act of 2008, which prohibits anyone from advertising alcoholic beverages. or showing the name or mark of alcoholic beverages as a way of showing off the properties or inducing others to drink directly or indirectly The penalties are in accordance with Section 43. Anyone who violates Section 32 will be subject to imprisonment for one year or a fine not exceeding 500,000 baht, or both.
In this regard, "Doctor Ong" is a public figure who shows pictures. as an incentive to drink alcohol And specifying the properties as refreshing is considered an incentive, therefore clearly considered an offense according to the law. In the case of claiming that the aforementioned law is unfair and obstructing, it cannot be claimed as the said law is now in effect. If you don't agree, you have to wait to amend the law, but the law is currently in progress.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Boonyoo said that this view was viewed by the Office of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission under the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health Can clearly be mistaken because the picture is clear. But the officials are not sure that they can ask the Sub-Committee to consider offenses under the Alcohol Control Act to find evidence and take action. In the case if it feels ambiguous about the said matter, but I personally think that there is clear evidence, in this case it is not necessary to wait for the complainant, but the supervisory authority can take legal action. - Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency