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Authorities in Thailand have moved to quell the fears of alcohol sellers as a new bill is being drawn up.

The National Legislative Assembly's special committee is behind the bill which will place restrictions on the sale of alcohol, reports the Bangkok Post.

It had been proposed that it would be illegal for hotels, restaurants and bars to sell alcohol in the vicinity of schools and temples.

However, many tourism officials were against the idea as a large number of temples are centrally located and attract visitors, which means that are usually surrounded by hotels, bars and restaurants.

This is particularly true in the provinces of Chiang Mai and Ayutthaya and officials in these areas were particularly concerned.

However, the select committee held a public consultation recently in which it reassured tourism figures that the selling of alcohol would only be prohibited within school and temple compounds.

Another row is brewing over the advertising of alcohol.

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