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Foreigner accused of cheating in B30,000 eating challenges
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/12/2025
» A popular curry restaurant has claimed that a foreigner who pocketed 10,000 and 20,000 baht after completing two food eating challenges was later found to have cheated.
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.
B10,000 fine for drinking in pubs after hours
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/09/2025
» Customers who continue to drink in pubs after closing time for alcohol sales face fines of up to 10,000 baht from early November, the Department of Provincial Administration has warned.
Encroachers on Phuket beach given warning
Gary Boyle, Published on 13/03/2025
» Hotels on Bangtao Beach in Phuket have been told to demolish any of their establishments that encroach on public land.
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.
Draft bill on cannabis control not finished
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/01/2024
» The drafting of the new cannabis and hemp control bill is still not complete and it has not yet been forwarded to the cabinet for approval, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew said on Wednesday.
Group aims to change Pattaya sex reputation
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2023
» A tourism group is working to change the perception of Pattaya as a destination for the sex industry.
Khao San businesses told to turn down volume
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/02/2023
» City Hall has given businesses on Khao San Road 15 days to control noise levels or face legal action, following complaints from local residents.
No alcohol after 9pm for now
R May, Published on 03/11/2021
» Pubs and bars in the 17 provinces taking part in the government's tourism reopening programme are expected to be the first venues to reopen.
CCSA to consider limited reopening, shorter curfew
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/09/2021
» A proposal to shorten the nighttime curfew and resume 11 types of businesses, such as cinemas and spas, will be considered by the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday.