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Special Report: Sobering up fast
Published on 16/11/2025
» The uproar triggered by the newly amended Alcohol Beverage Control Act has underscored a recurring dilemma for the government: how to balance social order and public health with a tourism-driven economy that demands flexibility and international friendliness.
Time, ladies and gentlemen, please
Roger Crutchley, Published on 16/11/2025
» Well it looks like a decision has finally been made even though it has taken 53 years. According to Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum, that quirky ban on the sale of alcohol in Thailand from 2pm to 5pm will soon be lifted. The ban had always defied logic. Let's hope there's not a catch, as the build-up to it, which involved several U-turns, has been a trifle confusing to say the least.
143 macaques rescued from smugglers in Sa Kaeo
News, Online Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» Patrolling rangers rescued 143 protected crab-eating macaques from two smuggling operations in Sa Kaeo and arrested two suspects on Friday.
Beijing urges restraint as conflict grows
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/11/2025
» China has urged Thailand and Cambodia to exercise restraint and make full use of existing bilateral mechanisms to prevent tensions along their shared border from escalating.
Drinking confusion
Postbag, Published on 15/11/2025
» Re: "Ban on afternoon sales under review", (BP, Nov 13).
Suchart leaves poll zoning up to Bhumjaithai chiefs
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/11/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin has signalled he will leave decisions on Chon Buri's electoral zoning to senior figures in the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT), amid reports that former culture minister Sontaya Kunplome -- head of the influential Chon Buri political clan -- is preparing to defect from Pheu Thai to the BJT.
Minister explains move to lift afternoon alcohol ban
Post Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025
» Public Health Minister Pattana Promphat has elaborated on the government’s decision to temporarily lift the ban on alcohol sales between 2pm and 5pm, stressing that it will start with a six-month trial period.
Tobacco conference to weigh up stubbing out cigarette butts
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» GENEVA - Next week's global conference on tobacco control will consider what to do about the sheer volume of cigarette butts trashing the planet, with some recommending banning them completely.
Bad Bunny wins top album prize at Latin Grammys in Vegas
AFP, Published on 14/11/2025
» LAS VEGAS - Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny enjoyed a victory lap Thursday night at the Latin Grammys, the biggest celebration of Spanish and Portuguese-language music.
Asean observers confirm new landmines laid on Thai-Cambodian border
Online Reporters, Published on 14/11/2025
» Asean observers stationed in Thailand and Cambodia have confirmed that new landmines were laid along the Thai-Cambodian border, as Malaysia prepares fresh talks to ease rising tensions between the two neighbours.