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Weed protesters 'not going anywhere'
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/06/2024
» A gathering of cannabis advocacy groups outside Government House who are opposed to the relisting of the plant said they will stay there until a law to control its use was enacted.
New debate over alcohol law
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/06/2020
» A debate over Thailand’s alcohol control law has resumed after hundreds of online users and operators were fined in recent months.
DDC approves 7-11 draught beer sales
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/10/2017
» American-Japanese convenience store chainis not breaking the law by offering beer on tap as long as it is poured by cashiers rather than customers, the Department of Disease Control says.
Overworked crash driver likely fell asleep, no drugs, alcohol involved (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2017
» The driver of the van involved in a horrific crash in Chon Buri which left 25 dead on Monday was likely to have dozed off behind the wheel as he had made five round trips within 31 hours, according to officials. An autopsy found no drugs or alcohol in his body.
Bangkok police chief: Salary from big alcohol company
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/12/2016
» Top cop gets 600,000 baht a year from major alcohol producer. What advice or special services does company receive? Do lower ranking officials get payments also?
Minister says ya ba should be classified as normal drug
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/06/2016
» Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya says the world has lost the war on drugs and has proposed that ya ba (methamphetamines) put under tight control in the normal drugs category.
Beer gardens can serve but not promote
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/11/2015
» While beer gardens are legal, promotional activities are banned, said Samarn Futrakul, director of the Office of Alcohol Beverage Control Committee.
Celebrity beer selfies: What do young people think?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/10/2015
» The Bangkok Post asked young adults what they think about Chang Beer's alleged advertising stunt -- celebrities posting images of themselves with bottles of beer on their Instagram accounts.
Thailand's roads second-deadliest in world, UN agency finds
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/10/2015
» 14,059 reported road-deaths per year, 24,237 actual deaths says WHO, 70% on motorbikes, lack of traffic law enforcement. Catalog of road safety articles at Bangkok Post learning.
Beer selfies now against the law, say police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 13/10/2015
» Which people posting beer selfies to social media will police choose to go after? Intention difficult to prove so selective enforcement of law & double standard feared.