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Calls to sober up retirement celebrations
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2025
» The Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), in partnership with civic and education organisations, has launched a nationwide campaign encouraging alcohol-free retirement parties for state officials. The initiative seeks to redefine the tradition of retirement celebrations by emphasising safety, health, and respect.
Expert urges review of alcohol rules
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/03/2025
» A former member of the National Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Control on Wednesday asked the committee to review its resolution to allow alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays at certain venues to cater for tourists.
Calling time on ban 'not a disease risk'
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2025
» The Ministry of Public Health said this week the government's policy to lift the sales ban on alcoholic beverages currently in place daily between 2pm and 5pm as well as on Buddhist holy days does not contradict the ministry's efforts to promote the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as a national agenda item.
Holiday traffic accidents claim 215 lives in 5 days across Thailand
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/01/2025
» New Year holiday traffic accidents claimed 215 lives and injured 1,354 people across Thailand in five days from Dec 27 to 31.
Group warns about music marketing
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2024
» The Stop-Drink Network Thailand has warned against liquor companies using music marketing strategies to promote their products.
Drink-driving victims warn about liberalising alcohol laws
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 25/03/2024
» A network of groups against drink driving on Monday called on the ruling Pheu Thai Party to accept all legislative bills to amend the law governing alcoholic beverages in the first reading, to ensure all are fully debated in the House of Representatives.
Songkran splash sites to be strictly booze-free
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/03/2024
» Rules will be strictly enforced to make water-splashing venues nationwide completely free of alcohol during the Songkran festival next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Bid to lift afternoon alcohol sales ban rejected
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2024
» A government panel has rejected a proposal to scrap the long-standing ban on sales of alcoholic beverages between 2pm and 5pm, citing the risk to public health and safety.
FDA to allow breathalyser use on nightspot patrons
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the law governing medical equipment to allow nightspots to use breathalysers to prevent patrons from driving home while drunk.
Songkran injuries up, but road toll down: ministry
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/04/2023
» The number of patients admitted to hospital increased by 81% due to a 19% surge in the number of people injured in road accidents during the Songkran festival compared to last year, according to the Ministry of Public Health.