The Progressive Liquor Bill -- legislation touted to break the oligopoly in the lucrative liquor industry -- is expected to be debated at its second and final readings in the House of Representatives in early November when the House reopens after a recess.
However, the opposition Move Forward Party, which initiated the bill, has voiced concerns that it may be scuttled by pro-government parties following a rumour that Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, at the cabinet meeting last Tuesday, suggested coalition parties block its passage.
