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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.
Afternoon alcohol ban under review
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 12/11/2025
» Thai authorities will discuss lifting the ban on afternoon alcohol sales after facing heavy criticism from businesses and the public, Deputy Prime Minister Sophon Zarum said on Wednesday.
Extended nightlife hours to start Dec 15
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has agreed to extend opening hours for nighttime entertainment venues, including pubs and bars, to 4am in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chon Buri and Phuket from Dec 15.
Further easing of Covid controls expected
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/05/2022
» The government will on Friday consider further relaxation of Covid-19 controls to allow more businesses and activities to resume, and possibly lower its Covid alert level late this month, according to the government spokesman.
Fewer strict Covid zones, shorter curfew on cards
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 13/10/2021
» The government will on Thursday consider cutting the number of maximum and strict Covid-19 controlled zones and shortening the night curfew to four hours.
Govt eases coronavirus curbs
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/06/2021
» The government has eased some Covid-19 restrictions to allow dine-in services at restaurants to open until 11pm and reduced the designation of five "dark-red zone" provinces to four.
Songkran screening eyed
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 19/03/2021
» Inter-provincial travel is expected to be allowed during next month's Songkran festival as the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) meets today to discuss the easing of Covid-19 curbs.
No decision yet on water splashing
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/03/2021
» The Covid-19 operations centre has not closed the door to water splashing during Songkran, but is concerned about the possible spreading of the coronavirus, the operations chief said on Thursday.