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New Thai alcohol rules put drinkers on the hook for fines
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2025
» People in Thailand wanting to quench their thirst with an afternoon tipple risk steep fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control legislation that strengthens enforcement and significantly tightens restrictions around marketing and advertising.
Thai cannabis industry eyes revival under PM who backed its rise
Bloomberg, Published on 07/09/2025
» Thailand’s cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul — a politician who pioneered its decriminalisation and early success.
Thai cannabis industry thrown into chaos
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/06/2025
» Three years after becoming the first Asian nation to decriminalise cannabis, Thailand is poised to reverse course amid political turmoil and now requires a prescription to buy cannabis at any of the 10,000-18,000 dispensaries that have sprung up since 2022.
Bangkok Design Week 2025: Uniting Creativity for Urban Transformation
Published on 11/02/2025
» The Creative Economy Agency (Public Organization) (CEA), in collaboration with partners, proudly kicks off Bangkok Design Week 2025 (BKKDW2025), the largest design festival in Southeast Asia. Now in its eighth year, the festival will run from February 8–23, 2025, under the theme “Design Up+Rising!”, showcasing the power of design to inspire social, economic, and urban transformation.
Traffic police figure upgraded to ‘Sarawat Choey AI’
News, Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2024
» The long-standing traffic police figure in Thailand, known as 'Jah Choey' or Pol Sgt Idly Silent, has been promoted to police major after 17 years of service.
Celebrating Sustainability: The Thailanders Honours Top Achievers
Published on 11/12/2024
» The Thailanders, Thailand’s premier bilingual media platform, led by Editor-in-Chief Amornsiri Boonyasit, celebrated its 8th anniversary with the “The Thailanders Top Business Organizations & Social Impact Sustainability Awards 2024.” The prestigious event honoured 26 exceptional organisations and individuals for their significant contributions to Thailand’s economic growth and sustainable development. Held at the Park Hyatt Bangkok, the awards ceremony was presided over by Mr Sanan Angubolkul, Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade of Thailand.
Police accused of extortion, caught on video
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2023
» A police investigation has been launched into an allegation that five policemen in Kalasin province abducted a woman, falsely accused her of drug possession and extorted 50,000 baht from her in exchange for her release.
'420' parties on Khao San up in smoke
News, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2023
» The "420" weed parties planned for Khao San Road yesterday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed till June 9 following the general election after critics said they would be in breach of the law, which bans the smoking of cannabis in public places.
‘420’ parties on Khao San up in smoke
Post Reporters, Published on 20/04/2023
» The “420” weed parties planned for Khao San Road on Thursday were cancelled and are expected to be postponed until after the general election, after critics pointed out that smoking marijuana in public places is still illegal.
Slapped reveller seeks legal action
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 06/03/2023
» An American tourist lodged a complaint with Crime Suppression Division police against a nightclub owner and two of his security guards on Khao San Road, after he was slapped and handcuffed by one of the guards last month.