According to World Health Organization, the Thai adult aged over 15 who consumed alcohol per capita per year in 1990, 1998, 1999 and 2001 increased from 7.5, 8.3 and 8.5 liters respectively [1].
In Thailand, over one-fourth (28.6%) of the Thai population aged 12-65 years were identified as current drinkers [12].
Also, the Centre for Alcohol Studies in Thailand reported that Phayao province, located in the northern Thailand, has the
highest prevalence of alcohol consumption in Thailand among people aged over 15 years (54.0%)
However, there have been no studies specifically attempting to identify the risk factors for alcohol consumption among rural people in Phayao province.
Therefore, this study aims to explore patterns of alcohol drinking, and identifying predictive factors of alcohol onsumption among people in the rural area of Phayao province.