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Groups want govt to scrap 4am opening
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/12/2023
» Some groups want the government to rethink its plan to allow bars, clubs and other entertainment venues to operate until 4am, saying authorities have not taken the necessary precautions to prevent alcohol-related accidents.
Bars to open until 4am in tourist areas from New Year
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/10/2023
» Entertainment venues will be allowed to stay open until 4am in tourist provinces from this New Year festival onward, to help the economy, Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday.
Digital money handout to be delayed
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/10/2023
» The government cannot hand out 10,000 baht in digital money to people on Feb 1 as planned because it will take longer to develop a secure system, according to Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat.
Srettha disagrees with recreational use of cannabis
Gary Boyle, Published on 15/09/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Friday he did not agree with allowing recreational use of cannabis, though its medical use would remain under his administration.
Vape law makes waves
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2023
» The laws regulating e-cigarettes have sparked controversy, prompting a cabinet minister to propose vaping be legalised while police crack down on the sale of the devices.
Governor backs 4am closing times
Gary Boyle, Published on 22/09/2022
» The governor of Bangkok supports entertainment venues staying open until 4am in order to promote night-time tourism.
Cannabis policy 'won't be axed'
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2022
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has refused to back down from the move to decriminalise cannabis despite mounting calls for the policy to be immediately suspended.
Pollution cuts life expectancy by two years
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/06/2022
» Air pollution shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported Tuesday.
What are the entry rules from May 1?
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/04/2022
» Starting from May 1, fully vaccinated travellers entering Thailand are no longer required to spend a day in hotel quarantine and take an RT-PCR Covid-19 test upon arrival.
Govt criticised for wasting Covid success
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/07/2021
» The government has mismanaged the Covid-19 pandemic and supply of vaccines, which has plunged the country into a crisis, according to new research.