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New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2025
» People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.
Highways Dept to push Don Muang tollway extension plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Department of Highways (DOH) is pressing ahead with plans to extend the elevated Uttraphimuk Tollway (Don Muang tollway) from Rangsit to Bang Pa-in in Ayutthaya, valued at a cost of more than 47 billion baht.
US accuses Iran in plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
AFP, Published on 08/11/2025
» WASHINGTON — The United States and Israel on Friday accused Iran of trying to kill the Israeli ambassador to Mexico, with Tehran rejecting the claim as a "big lie" and the Mexican government saying it was not aware.
Unpacking the tourism tax
Business, Narumon Kasemsuk, Published on 08/11/2025
» While the cabinet approved the National Tourism Policy Committee's proposal to collect a tourism tax from inbound travellers in February 2023, the programme has still not been implemented.
Buriram eye Shark bite as champs target unbeaten run
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/11/2025
» Reigning champions Buriram United will look to continue their unbeaten start to the Thai League 1 season as they visit promoted Chonburi on Sunday.
Thai prodigy Fifa leads the nation's charge in golf event
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 08/11/2025
» Rising star Pongsapak "Fifa" Laopakdee is among seven national golfers, who will compete at the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games after the Thailand Golf Association (TGA) announced its list of players for the biennial tournament on Friday.
Govt moves to avert 2011-style flooding
News, Published on 08/11/2025
» The government has assured the public there would be no repeat of the 2011 floods, citing coordinated water management and readiness for tropical storm Kalmaegi despite major reservoirs nearing capacity.
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034
AFP, Published on 08/11/2025
» GENEVA - Countries agreed on Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will change how dentistry is done around the world.
Klatham moves to dissolve People's Party
Post Reporters, Published on 08/11/2025
» The Klatham Party will petition the Election Commission (EC) to dissolve the People's Party (PP) over allegations it appointed a student as an MP's aide and funnelled the aide's salary into party memberships.
MPs slam PM's dissolution threat
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 08/11/2025
» Politicians have strongly criticised Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's remarks suggesting he might dissolve parliament if a no-confidence motion is tabled, accusing him of attempting to evade democratic scrutiny.