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New taste tinglers for your palate
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 01/07/2025
» Thailand is always on the move, at least in the food and beverage department. Blink and you’ll miss another new restaurant opening or a drink launch. Guru By Bangkok Post is making sure that even if you blink, you don’t miss out on the new taste tinglers that are worth mentioning.
Alcohol sales easing awaits ministry nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/06/2025
» The committee on alcohol beverage control has acknowledged that the easing of alcohol bans on Buddhist holy days has yet to be extended to ordinary retail shops, pending clarification from the Ministry of Interior.
New booze rules raise alarm
News, Post Reporters, Published on 05/04/2025
» The government has been called on to enforce alcohol-control regulations amid fears that easing the law could lead to more calamitous incidents, particularly during the Songkran holiday.
High season 'looking bright' for Chiang Mai
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 26/11/2024
» Chiang Mai tourism operators are upbeat about robust bookings during December, thanks to a recovery in flights, festive events, and a new golden tiger "star" at Chiang Mai Night Safari.
Samui looks to high season for growth
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 05/07/2024
» As the high season approaches for the Gulf of Thailand, tourism operators in Samui are projecting growth driven by European visitors, while urging extended operating hours for the airport to add 20 more daily flights, which would increase the number of tourists by 10-20%.
PM ‘will consider’ easing booze sale rule
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/07/2024
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA - The government has promised to consider lifting the afternoon ban on alcohol sales to help ease the plight of restaurant operators who say the poor economy is starting to hurt them.
Fixing flaws in Thailand's booze law
Oped, Published on 03/07/2024
» Sixteen years after the Alcohol Control Act was enforced to curb youth drinking, consumption among youngsters remains as high as ever, highlighting the law's ineffectiveness.
PM wants answers about activist’s death
Published on 15/05/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday expressed his deep sorrow for the death of political activist Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom, and vowed to ensure transparency and justice.
Committee to study impact of longer drinking hours
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/02/2024
» The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee will set up a panel to study the proposal to extend alcohol sales hours, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said.
Operators want government to ease rule on alcohol sales
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 20/02/2024
» The extension to the opening hours of entertainment venues and the liquor tax incentive has made less of a positive impact on tourism than expected, while operators urged the government to consider cancelling the limited hours available for the sale of alcoholic drinks.