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Policy board lifts afternoon ban on alcohol sales
Online Reporters, Published on 13/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Co-pay scheme expanded to cover public transport
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2025
» The government will expand its “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme to cover public transport services across Thailand, a move aimed at easing travel costs and stimulating the grassroots economy, Deputy Government Spokeswoman Lalida Perdwiwattana announced on Sunday.
Thai trademark watchdog sharpens its teeth
Online Reporters, Published on 11/10/2025
» The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has intensified its efforts to protect Thai brands from being opportunistically registered by foreign entities through its Trademark Monitor initiative.
Police bust major pirate football, movie streaming operation
News, Online Reporters, Published on 30/09/2025
» Police have busted a large hub run by copyright pirates streaming Premier League football matches and movies through an illegal website, serving over 100,000 members and earning 200 million baht a year.
Inter-provincial bus founder dies at age 88
Online Reporters, Published on 28/09/2025
» Suchinda Cherdchai, founder of well-known inter-provincial bus company Cherdchai Tour, died at the age of 88 on Saturday, according to media reports.
Samui sea-bridge project expected to reach cabinet next year
Online Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) plans to seek cabinet approval to build a bridge connecting the southern mainland and Koh Samui in late 2026, with construction to commence two years later.
Thai-Cambodian border reopening concerns eased
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Caretaker Deputy Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit has eased concerns about a plan to reopen some border crossings between Thailand and Cambodia, saying more steps must be taken before the gates can be unlocked.
Bangkok’s keeper-killing lions to be caged and retrained
Online Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» The five lions that mauled a Safari World keeper to death on Wednesday have been caged and will be retrained, or they would continue to attack humans, the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation says.
Thai Land Bridge project takes another step forward
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2025
» Thailand’s southern Land Bridge megaproject has taken another step forward with the completion of a detailed study by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP).
Bangkok police, AIS and Google launch 191 Emergency Location Service in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 22/08/2025
» The Metropolitan Police Bureau, in partnership with mobile operator AIS and Google, has announced the launch of the 191 Emergency Location Service (191 ELS) in Thailand for the first time, designed to enhance public safety by automatically transmitting a caller’s location during emergency calls.