Bangkok, July 31 – The government invites Thai people to reduce and stop drinking alcohol during Buddhist Lent. Build body immunity, reduce the risk of more than 230 types of diseases, plus help reduce family expenses, increase money in the pocket.

Ms. Trisulee Trisoranakul, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, said that due to the Buddhist Lent day of every year. It's National Alcohol Abstinence Day. This year falls on August 2, 2023. The Ministry of Public Health has joined forces with relevant agencies. Civil society and the network to stop drinking alcohol Organize activities to campaign for Thai people to reduce and stop drinking alcohol under the motto "Far from alcohol, far from disease, far from accidents"

On this occasion, the government invites all Thai people to reduce and stop drinking alcohol or alcoholic beverages of any kind during the upcoming Lent. Let this moment be the starting point for taking care of your health. Reduce the risk of developing various serious diseases which data from the World Health Organization It indicates that every year around the world, about 3 million people die from alcohol poisoning and it is the cause of more than 230 diseases. which causes injury, disability or premature death which cannot be assessed as the value of the damage

Ms. Traisulee said that reducing and giving up alcohol can also help reduce household expenses a lot. which information from the Alcohol Problem Research Center Regarding alcohol consumption behavior of the Thai population in 2022, it was stated that over the past 10 years, the trend of alcohol consumption expenses has been increasing steadily. An increase from the year 60, almost 2 times by heavy drinkers on a regular basis The average cost of drinking alcohol is as high as 3,722 baht per month.

In the past, the government has set policies related to alcohol to balance between economic dimensions. and social dimensions In the economic dimension, there are ministerial regulations that reduce regulatory restrictions on the production of alcoholic beverages. Which started since Nov. '65 for the benefit of preserving local wisdom and reduce market monopoly But at the same time, the relevant agencies have been driven to enforce The Alcoholic Beverage Control Act B.E.

as well as driving awareness campaigns on the health effects of alcohol use. both directly and indirectly to the public in all aspects Especially children and youth who need to focus on the prevention of new drinkers, such as controlling the point of sale. store density Determination of zoning, etc. .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency