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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.
Cannabis restricted to 5 medical uses, health authorities say
Gary Boyle, Published on 02/09/2025
» Cannabis buds may legally be used only by patients with five categories of symptoms and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription, the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday.
Bangkok minimarts raided for selling unlicensed drugs
Gary Boyle, Published on 12/06/2025
» Five employees were arrested and more than 5,000 unlicensed drugs and herbal products seized during a police-led raid on six Bangkok minimarts, some of which employed migrant workers as pharmacists.
Inferno bus owner ‘tried to hide illegal gas cylinders’
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/10/2024
» The owner of the bus that caught fire and killed 23 students and teachers in Pathum Thani tried to hide some gas cylinders on other buses in the same fleet, according to the Department of Land Transport.
‘Collapsed plate’ caused Don Mueang walkway accident
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/07/2023
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AOT) has concluded that a collapsed plate on a moving walkway caused a woman to fall and her leg to be severed at Don Mueang airport last month.
TAT downplays China woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/04/2023
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has played down concerns about Chinese tourism businesses and zero-dollar tours.
No appointment for international driving permit
Gary Boyle, Published on 23/02/2023
» People can apply for an international driving permit without making an appointment, says the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
Nightspots to reopen today
R May, Published on 01/06/2022
» Entertainment venues including pubs, bars and nightclubs can reopen today in Bangkok and 31 provinces.
Test & Go gets off to good start
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/02/2022
» More than 23,000 travellers registered for entry under the Test & Go programme on Tuesday, the first day the suspended travel scheme resumed.
Antigen tests plan for visitors
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/11/2021
» The National Communicable Disease Committee (NCDC) has approved a plan to replace RT-PCR tests with antigen testing for visitors travelling from 63 countries who are allowed to enter Thailand without 14-day quarantine.