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Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/11/2025
» A Thai government committee overseeing alcohol policy will meet on Thursday to review new rules that impose harsh fines for drinking during times when sales are prohibited, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said on Tuesday.
Liquor law may be eased further
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/05/2025
» The government plans to expand the venues at which alcoholic beverages can be sold on a daily basis after a new law was enacted last week, allowing five categories of venues to sell liquor.
Small breweries to sell beer in kegs nationwide
Post Reporters, Published on 13/05/2025
» The cabinet on Tuesday agreed that small breweries should be allowed to sell their beer from kegs, nationwide.
Experts urge balance in alcohol bill debate
News, Post Reporters, Published on 01/02/2025
» Health and academic experts have called on lawmakers to strike a balance between economic and community welfare concerns when debating the Alcoholic Beverage Control Bill on Wednesday.
Airports ease booze rules
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» The Prime Minister's Office has announced a new regulation allowing the sale of alcoholic beverages every day at major international airports.
Toxic booze death toll rises to 8
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2024
» Another person has died after drinking methanol moonshine purchased from stalls in northern Bangkok, lifting the toll to eight with six imbibers still in hospital.
More moonshine deaths, investigation widens
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2024
» Two more deaths have taken the toll in Bangkok’s moonshine methanol scare to six, as investigators widen their search for those producing and selling the deadly rotgut beyond the city's northern suburbs.
Scholar calls for booze law overhaul
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2024
» An instructor at Thammasat University has joined a chorus of voices espousing measures to promote alcohol consumption, including extending the hours of retail sales.
Moonshine methanol death toll rises in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 26/08/2024
» The death toll of people consuming moonshine methanol rose to two as two siblings were arrested for producing and distributing the illicit liquor in northern Bangkok.
Moonshine methanol hospitalises 20, kills 1 in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 25/08/2024
» Authorities shut down 18 moonshine shops in six districts after one man died and 20 more were hospitalised due to methanol intoxication in Min Buri district on Saturday night.