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Safe haven club
Postbag, Published on 21/09/2025
» Re: "The baht is almost as good as gold", (Opinion, Sept 18).
Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific seeks police help in removing 'intoxicated' passenger
Published on 08/09/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways called for police to help remove a passenger who was reportedly intoxicated and behaving in an unruly manner, resulting in a flight delay of nearly two hours.
Experts urge balance in alcohol bill debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2025
» Health and academic experts have called on lawmakers to strike a balance between economic and community welfare concerns when debating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill on Wednesday.
Temple, state forever tied at the hip
Oped, Published on 12/10/2024
» On Oct 2, the Lower House rejected a bill to liberalise the liquor industry. Such a decision reflects the desire of Thai policymakers and legislators to control and reduce alcohol consumption and related industries. Earlier this year, the bicameral parliament passed the strictest alcohol control act to date -- a complete prohibition of alcoholic advertisements and sponsorships, regardless of whether they are explicit or implicit.
House looks to clamp down on moonshine
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2024
» A House committee vetting an alcoholic beverages control bill will discuss with health and excise authorities about measures to address the issue of unregulated herbal moonshine (ya dong).
Deadly moonshine liquor claims fourth victim
Online Reporters, Published on 27/08/2024
» Two deadly ingredients, methanol and isopropanol, have been found in samples of the illegal liquor that has now claimed the lives of four people in Bangkok who bought it from street stalls over the weekend.
Cannabis use a recipe for road chaos
News, Published on 03/08/2022
» The decriminalisation of cannabis, which took effect on June 9, has triggered wide debate across Thai society. While the bold policy aims at promoting the controversial plant for medical purposes, there are growing concerns over misuse, including driving under the influence of cannabis as well as underage consumption.
Great expectations
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2022
» Re: "Decree to remain in place: PM," (BP, June 21).
Hazing solutions
Oped, Postbag, Published on 17/03/2022
» Re: "End student hazing rituals," (Editorial, March 16).
Rethinking cannabis
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/12/2021
» In a progressive move, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine plans to have local cannabis strains registered as a national heritage item before seeking Unesco recognition.