Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may end a 52-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales after appeals from the tourism industry, which is struggling with rising costs and weak consumer spending. “PM Srettha is pleased to consider proposals from restaurant operators to change laws that ban sales of alcoholic beverages from 2 p.m.-5 p.m.,” according to a statement on the Royal Thai Government website. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Such a move would provide relief to many thirsty tourists in Thailand, which is sweltering in temperatures of almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and help bars, hotels and eateries.