Alcohol Consumption Statistics in Thailand, 2024

📊 Alcohol Consumption Statistics in Thailand (2024)

Latest data from the National Statistical Office (NSO)

👥 Alcohol Consumption Among Thai People Aged 15 and Above:

20.9 million people reported drinking alcohol — accounting for 35.2% of the population in this age group.

🔶 Provinces with the Highest Drinking Rates:

Khon Kaen – 64.1%
Lampang – 59.5%
Maha Sarakham – 56.0%
Chiang Rai – 53.7%
Phayao – 53.6%

🔷 Provinces with the Lowest Drinking Rates:

Pattani – 3.8%
Narathiwat – 4.3%
Yala – 5.8%
Satun – 7.9%
Phang Nga – 15.2%

🍺 Most Popular Types of Alcoholic Beverages:

Beer / Craft Beer – 58.3%
White Spirits / Local Distilled Spirits – 24.2%
Colored Spirits (e.g., whiskey, rum) – 14.5%
Other drinks (e.g., fruit wine, grape wine) – Less than 2%

🧠 Academic Insight:

This data reflects regional variations in alcohol consumption behaviors across Thailand, likely influenced by local social, economic, and cultural factors.

Moreover, the popularity of beer continues to grow steadily in recent years.

📚 Source: National Statistical Office of Thailand (NSO), 2024