Journal article
A qualitative exploration of the Thai alcohol policy in regulating alcohol industry's marketing strategies and commercial activities
R Kaewpramkusol, K Senior, S Nanthamongkolchai, R Chenhall
Drug and Alcohol Review | WILEY | Published : 2019
DOI: 10.1111/dar.12885
Abstract
Introduction and Aims: The recognition of the association between the use of alcohol and negative health outcomes have led to the endorsement of the World Health Organization's global strategy to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Given the capacities, capabilities and sociocultural contexts of Thailand, this study aims to examine the Thai alcohol policy against the global strategy's recommended policy measures for marketing control and identify areas for further policy development. Design and Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the stakeholders from three sectors: the government, academia and civil society. Their perceptions of the Thai alcohol policy in regulating alcoh..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This research has been conducted with the support of the Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship. We are very grateful to the respondents who kindly contributed to the study. This work was carried out with funding from University of Wollongong School of Health and Society, and Thailand's Center for Alcohol Studies, and with general support of Mahidol University Department of Family Health and the Global Health Division, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. The funding bodies had no role in the study design, analysis, decision to publish or preparation of the manuscript.