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Asalha Puja Day: What is this mid-July Buddhist holiday?
Komsan John Jandamit, Published on 08/07/2025
» "Asalha Puja Day" falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 8th lunar month and represents one of Buddhism's most significant religious observances. It commemorates the day when the Triple Gem - Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha - was complete for the first time in Buddhist history.
Can a foreigner buy Thai lottery tickets?
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/07/2025
» Lottery ticket sellers are a familiar sight all over Thailand. And anyone - Thai or foreigner - can buy Thai lottery tickets — as long as they buy them from licensed vendors within Thailand. Here are some of the basics to know:
Health ministry gears up to revise Thai booze rules
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/07/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health expects scrutiny of a new bill containing a series of amendments to the Alcohol Control Act 2008 to be completed later this month, says minister Somsak Thepsutin.
Can a foreigner buy Thai lottery tickets?
Published on 01/07/2025
» Lottery ticket sellers are a familiar sight all over Thailand, though picking a number might seem confusing at first to a foreigner. But anyone can legally purchase Thai lottery tickets — as long as they buy them from licensed vendors within Thailand. Here are some of the basics to know:
Bewildering rules
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/06/2025
» Re: "Liquor law may be eased further", (BP, May 17).
Liquor law may be eased further
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The government plans to expand the venues at which alcoholic beverages can be sold on a daily basis after a new law was enacted last week, allowing five categories of venues to sell liquor.
70% turnout predicted for municipal polls on Sunday
Published on 10/05/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 70% voter turnout for nationwide elections on Sunday for municipal mayors and council members, with major centres such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya under close watch as competition is expected to be fierce.
Booze ban eased on Buddhist holy days in selected areas from Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 09/05/2025
» Thailand will allow alcoholic beverage sales on five Buddhist holidays in some places, including international airports, from Saturday in another push to promote tourism.
Policeman's novice son slain from ambush
News, Abdullah Benjakat, Published on 22/04/2025
» SONGKHLA - A 16-year-old temple novice, a policeman's son, was shot dead when his father’s pickup truck was ambushed in Saba Yoi district of this southern border province on Tuesday morning.
Regional airports busy as revellers jet in
Published on 13/04/2025
» Regional airports across Thailand are seeing an influx of domestic and international passengers as the country celebrates the Songkran festival.