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Struggling restaurants and nightspots seek tax relief
Post Reporters, Published on 21/03/2025
» Operators of entertainment venues and restaurants are petitioning the Thai government to temporarily suspend the 5% excise tax imposed on them, citing the economic downturn.
Nightclub near Bangkok investigated for selling ID data
Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2025
» Over 200 people have filed complaints against a nightclub in Nonthaburi’s Bang Yai district for alleged misuse of ID data.
Opening hours extension 'will boost economy'
Post Reporters, Published on 01/12/2023
» The private sector believes that extending night venue opening hours will attract more foreign tourists to Thailand, while Pattaya expects a 30–40% increase in tourism revenue.
Ministry eyes new 4am venue rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/11/2023
» The Ministry of Public Health will propose that nightspots wanting to open longer hours conduct an alcohol breathalyser test on their customers before they leave, if they appear too drunk to get home safely.
Ministry backs longer openings
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2023
» The Public Health Ministry has no objection to the government's proposal to extend the operating hours of nightspots, though it says preventive measures must be in place when the regulation is introduced.
Govt steps up crime blitz
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/10/2023
» The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has formed a central task force to step up invoking laws against an array of criminal offenders, ranging from drug traffickers to nightclub operators exceeding their closing time.
New task force to tackle organised crime
Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2023
» The Department of Provincial Administration (DPA) has formed a central task force to step up enforcement of laws against an array of criminal offenders, ranging from drug traffickers to nightclub operators exceeding their closing time.
PPRP wants to 'turn bribes into taxes'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/02/2023
» The Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP) wants the state to relax its stringent rules on entertainment venues and alcohol sales to stamp out bribery and raise tax revenues, said its deputy leader Chaiwut Thanakhamanusorn yesterday.
Tourists cruising back to Koh Samui, PM pleased
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/12/2022
» Surat Thani: Koh Samui yesterday welcomed the second of three cruise ships to the resort island since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, bringing more than 1,800 visitors vital for hastening the recovery of tourism.
Cabinet to review 2am limit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/12/2022
» The Tourism and Sports Ministry will seek cabinet approval for its proposal that would see night entertainment venues in selected areas allowed to operate beyond the 2am closing time in an effort to boost the tourism industry and local economies.