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Hotels look forward to big jump in year-end business
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/10/2017
» Celebrations and business events are expected to bounce back in November and December after the end of the government's request to tone down festivities over the past 12 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.
Studies: Drinking coffee "might" give you a longer life
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 12/07/2017
» Two new large-scale studies show an association between coffee-drinking and a longer life, but experts say they stopped short of proving cause and effect.
Vending machine for luxury cars
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/05/2017
» Forget about soft drinks and potato chips – a "vending machine" in Singapore is offering up luxury vehicles, including Bentleys, Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
Sanit's alcohol advisory salary OK with police, Ombundsman to investigate
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2017
» The Royal Thai Police has confirmed that city police chief Sanit Mahathavorn is not violating police rules by holding an advisory role with a major alcohol conglomerate. However, the Office of the Ombudsman is still investigating.
New rules for mourners
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/10/2016
» A strict dress code will be in place and only about 10,000 people a day will be allowed to pay respects before His Majesty the King's body in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace starting this Saturday.
Dedication and the volunteer spirit overcome Sunday's rain
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 17/10/2016
» Volunteers from all walks of life flocked to Sanam Luang to serve food items and other necessities to the growing number of mourners who were standing in long queues to say farewell to their beloved His Majesty the King.
Hua Lamphong turns 100 on Saturday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/06/2016
» Hua Lamphong station will celebrate its 100th anniversary this Saturday. One of the country's busiest and best-known landmarks, it will soon be turned into a museum.
Volleyball team gets warm welcome home
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/05/2016
» The Thai women's volleyball team returned home on Monday evening from the Olympic qualification tournament to a heartfelt welcome.
Drink producers want a rethink of sugar tax increase
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/05/2016
» Producers of soft drinks and other beverages with high sugar content are calling on the government to review the NRSA's proposal to impose a new sugar tax.