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Thailand proposes limited alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/03/2025
» Thailand is proposing to allow limited sales of alcohol on Buddhist holidays to cater to tourists, the latest step in a campaign to attract more overseas visitors.
Airports ease booze rules
Gary Boyle, 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.
Grand parade for arrival of Lord Buddha’s tooth
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/11/2024
» The government will organise a grand parade for the arrival of Lord Buddha's tooth, on loan from China, in Bangkok on Dec 4.
Pattaya, Koh Larn packed with holidaymakers
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/07/2023
» Beaches and tourist attractions in Pattaya buzzed with tourists on Friday, the first day of a six-day long holiday, with hotel rooms on Koh Larn fully booked.
Cabinet approves extra day off for 6-day holiday
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/07/2023
» The caretaker cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal to declare Monday July 31 a special government holiday, creating a six-day vacation period from July 28-Aug 2.
Severe Covid cases and fatalities are rising
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/07/2022
» The number of the Covid-19 patients who depend on ventilators and coronavirus-related deaths are both rising, the Department of Disease Control reported on Monday.
Long weekend prompts virus fears
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is concerned that many Thais are expected to travel to their provincial homes during the long holiday on July 4-7, which could lead to a new surge in Covid-19 infections, spokesman Taweesilp Visanuyothin said.
July 27 set as lieu day for Songkran
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/06/2020
» The cabinet has approved July 27 as a substitute holiday for Songkran it postponed earlier, creating another four-day holiday next month.
July 4-day weekend approved
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/06/2020
» The cabinet on Tuesday approved extra public holidays for Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent, making a 4-day weekend from July 4-7.
Long weekend travel raises virus fears
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2020
» The Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) is concerned about the possibility of increased virus transmission as many head to their home provinces for the long weekend.