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Eased alcohol rules 'could strain healthcare'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government's proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country's public health system.
Concerns raised over extended drinking hours
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Centre for Alcohol Studies (CAS) has voiced concerns that the government’s proposals to lift zoning restrictions on alcohol sales and extend the opening hours of nightlife venues nationwide to 4am could strain the country’s public health system.
Ministry moves to shut down illegal factories
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 19/06/2025
» The surge of Chinese-owned industrial firms setting up in Thailand over the past several years has drastically reshaped the country's investment landscape, one that is increasingly hostile to long-term economic sustainability.
Alro changes regulations on how allocated land is used
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/11/2020
» The Agricultural Land Reform Office (Alro) has revamped its regulations to allow Sor Por Kor landholders to develop their plots into apartment buildings, gas stations and food-processing plants, among others.
NHRC fears clashes at project's hearing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/07/2020
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern that rights violations might mar today's public hearing into a controversial industrial estate planned for Songkhla's Chana district.
A walk in the park? Just sign here...
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2020
» Visitors to national parks must now make reservations before entering, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment says.
Khao Yai blazes brave new trail
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/02/2019
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The "Thai-US Friendship Trail" at Khao Yai National Park will serve as a model learning centre for pollution control management and enhanced ecological awareness, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP).
Cash-spinner or death trap?
Spectrum, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 22/07/2018
» The dark, unpleasant smell and twisted passages inside a typical cave might not look too alluring, and the Department of Mineral Resources might even agree with you, given the paucity of cave experts on staff.