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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.
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.
Celeb beer promoters begin meeting police (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/10/2015
» Celebrities accused of improperly promoting a local beer through the social media have begun meeting with police. They have denied being paid for the photos they posted.
Breathalyser law gets real, woman arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/02/2015
» Refusing a breathalyser test can land you in court as a Nakhon Phanom woman found out yesterday. She is the first person to face prosecution under a tough new drink-driving law.
Boston bombing suspect photos released (Saturday update)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/04/2013
» The 19-year-old second suspect has just been captured alive. Earlier his 26-year-old brother was killed in a shootout by police. (Earlier) Watch the key section of the FBI press conference here in which photos of the two brothers were first released.
Alcohol sales to be restricted
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2012
» The sale of alcohol in public places will be restricted under a Health Ministry draft regulation. Likely to take effect on Jan 1, 2013, it prohibits the sale of alcoholic drinks on footpaths, in public parks, and in public areas nationwide.
Chalerm: It’s not alcohol, it’s my ear
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/02/2012
» Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung blames an inner-ear problem, not alcohol, for his unsteady public appearances recently.
Who burnt down CentralWorld?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2011
» Prosecutors will show today video footage which they hope will convince the Criminal Court to convict the men charged with the arson and looting of CentralWorld on May 19 last year.