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Thailand’s alcohol rules, age restrictions and permitted sales hours apply in Pattaya, while licensed venues can have additional policies. Rules and enforcement can change, so confirm current details. Warning signs include prices that change after ordering, pressure to buy multiple drinks, unclear bills, demands for identification as collateral, aggressive financial stories or anyone ignoring a boundary. Slow the interaction down, ask staff to explain charges and leave when the atmosphere becomes pressured. Current-detail note: Thailand updated general alcohol sales hours in May 2026, but exceptions, religious-day restrictions, licensing conditions and venue rules can still apply. Carry valid identification and confirm the current position locally.