GranMonte Vineyard and Winery in Nakhon Ratchasima, 170km (105 miles) north of Bangkok in Thailand, looks like it has been be pulled straight from a Tuscany tourism advert. Photo: AFP
Winemaking sisters in Thailand face tight restrictions on alcohol sales that favour billionaire drinks producers
- Mimi and Nikki Lohitnavy have battled Thailand’s tropical climate, chased off elephants from their vineyards and won over a sceptical public
- Now they must overcome restrictive Thai laws on alcohol sales that favour its duopoly of drinks giants if they are to continue making their award-winning wines
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Wine and Spirits
GranMonte Vineyard and Winery in Nakhon Ratchasima, 170km (105 miles) north of Bangkok in Thailand, looks like it has been be pulled straight from a Tuscany tourism advert. Photo: AFP