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Tourism associations ask for less police corruption
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» Tourism operators are urging the government to reform law enforcement and regulation, as businesses and tourists suffer from worsening bribery issues, harming the nation's tourism reputation.
Tourists hit the beach as bars close for early voting
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/02/2026
» Thai and foreign tourists chose to relax on Pattaya beach on Saturday night, when entertainment venues were closed for advance voting on Sunday ahead of the general election the next Sunday.
Rude photographers under fire at Wat Arun
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/01/2026
» Local photographers at Wat Arun in Bangkok have been accused of rudely shooing visitors away so they can take photos of their paying customers, many wearing rented Thai costumes.
Rapper to face fraud summons
R May, Published on 08/12/2025
» Police will on Tuesday summon rapper Prinya "Way Thaitanium" Intachai to answer a fraud charge involving a 10‑million‑baht investment dispute.
Afternoon ban on alcohol sales scrapped
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/11/2025
» The National Alcohol Policy Committee has agreed to scrap the long-standing ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the need to boost spending during festive seasons.
Thailand to review stiff fines in new booze law
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/11/2025
» 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, the government said on Tuesday.
Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules
Published on 10/11/2025
» People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.
No entertainment event ban, Anutin says
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul says the government has imposed no ban on private celebrations or entertainment events following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Big Russian-run rental business busted on Phangan
R May, Published on 23/10/2025
» SURAT THANI: Police have raided a large Russian-owned vehicle rental company on Koh Phangan, seizing hundreds of motorcycles and cars and making seven arrests.
Thailand to withdraw casino bill
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/07/2025
» The government will withdraw a controversial bill to legalise casinos from parliament following public opposition and a recent political turmoil.